Job Announcements Late January

The Department of Public Health & Environment is seeking a Water Quality Planner. Applications close January 22nd, 2022. The purpose of this position is to lead RPU program initiatives that support water quality planning at a variety of geographic and jurisdictional scales and across a number of water quality topics. The position oversees the administration of a water quality planning grant. In addition, the position coordinates and manages all technical and contractual aspects of nonpoint source (NPS) water quality improvement projects with particular emphasis on watershed planning projects. For more information and to apply click here.

The City of Fort Collins, Colorado is hiring a Deputy Director, Utilities. Work related to providing vision, direction and guidance to the Customer Connections Department and consultation to department heads and Utilities staff as needed with a focus on excellence in customer connections. Provides direction to: Customer Support, Marketing, Conservation Services, Key Accounts and Public Engagement Divisions. Application deadline is 3:00 p.m. MT on January 26th, 2022. Click here to apply. **

Rivers EdgeWest is seeking a Restoration Coordinator. Primary responsibilities described below may also include support for other RiversEdge West programs. Some responsibilities and/or qualifications may change depending on the individual and/or specific needs as they relate to projects. All of the described responsibilities require strong written and verbal communication skills. Applications must be received by 5:00 pm January 26, 2022, for consideration. Click here to learn more.

Arapahoe County's Public Works and Development (PWD) Department is seeking a Building Division Manager. The Building Division Manager is a critical leadership position within the Department, responsible for serving as the Chief Building Official overseeing the plan review, permitting, and inspection activities related to building construction to obtain compliance with codes, resolutions, and regulations enforced by Arapahoe County. Applications will close January 30th, 2022 11:59 MDT. Click here to read the full description and apply.

Arapahoe County's Public Works and Development (PWD) Department is seeking a Planning Division Manager. This public-facing position requires regular interaction with customers and members of the community, colleagues in other jurisdictions, and with the Arapahoe County Board of County Commissioners and Planning Commission.  This important managerial position is responsible for supervising and motivating Planning Division staff and leading initiatives to improve efficiency and levels of service.  Applications will close January 30th, 2022 11:59 MDT. Click here to read the full description and apply.

Coalitions and Collaboratives is seeking a Development and Outreach Coordinator. The position is responsible for contributing to and developing and implementing fundraising strategies, donor relations, events and outreach opportunities, and diverse media engagement. The Coordinator will work with the Executive Directors of COCO, Coalition for the Upper South Platte, Arkansas River Watershed Collective, Purgatorie Watershed Partnership, and other COCO affiliates to address their needs for development and outreach. Job description and application information HERE. The application deadline is January 31st, 2022.

The Rio Grande Headwaters Land Trust (RiGHT) is seeking an Executive Director who will lead RiGHT toward a future of continued high conservation impact, organizational sustainability, and a strong, diverse base of financial support with an engaged community. Based in Del Norte, Colorado, the Executive Director will lead a small staff in completing new conservation projects while stewarding over 28,000 acres of conserved lands. The organization currently has numerous exciting traditional and community conservation projects in-progress. Read more here. The position is open until filled. Application review and interviews are expected to start on January 31, 2022.

Sonoran Institute is seeking a Senior Director of Development and Marketing to plan and coordinate all aspects of resource development and visibility for the organization. Collaborative leadership is required on all initiatives including special events, major gifts, grants, sponsorship acquisition, and individual, planned, and in-kind giving as well as the marketing functions of communications, print, brand management, and social media. The position can be based in Tucson, Phoenix or Denver. Applications accepted through January 31st, 2022. Click here to read more.

Colorado West Land Trust is hiring a full-time Conservation Specialist to join our growing Conservation Team. The Conservation Specialist will focus on completing important land protection projects across the region and will also assist with conservation easement monitoring and stewardship. This position will work closely with landowners and service providers and must be able to build and maintain friendly relationships, and professional and courteous communications with a diverse variety of constituents and stakeholders. Applications are due by February 6th, 2022. Click here for more information.

Bird Conservancy of the Rockies is seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Program Manager of Watershed Health (forestry & wetlands focus) to oversee the supervision, coordination and implementation of our Private Lands Wildlife Biologist network along the Front Range, San Luis Valley and South Platte corridor of Colorado. The Program Manager, based in our Fort Collins, CO office, will remotely supervise five Private Land Wildlife Biologists implementing on-the-ground conservation projects. Download a complete position description. Apply by February 7th, 2022.**

Cherry Creek Basin Water Quality Authority is seeking a Technical Manager. The Technical Manager coordinates and oversees day-to-day operations and manages projects and personnel retained through contract with the Cherry Creek Basin Water Quality Authority (“Authority”) to ensure Statutory compliance and implementation of the Board’s Mission, Vision, Goals and Objectives. Click here to learn more.

The City of Black Hawk is seeking a Water Manager. This is highly responsible work in planning and coordinating a variety of capital programs/projects in the Public Works and Water Departments. This position includes capital improvement project contract administration and coordination; review of projects related to utility improvements; long-range planning activities; developing operations and maintenance plans; and monitoring existing programs and activities related to the Water Operations and Water Resources. For more information click HERE.

Water District seeking Finance and Administration Professional to lead District Division. The Finance and Administration Division Director provides inspired leadership with an emphasis in short- and long-term goals, organizational culture, budgets, and the day-to-day operation for the diverse group of departments in the Finance and Administration Division. Click here for more information.

The City of Greeley is seeking a talented Utility Rates and Budget Analyst committed to providing operational excellence in water and sewer financial management and rate setting. : This position will lead Greeley’s Water and Sewer Department rate setting process. Water and Sewer funds its capital and operating budgets through rates and fees (such as Plant Investment Fees) that are determined through the rate modeling process. The rate study incorporates a 10-year cash flow analysis that projects all of the Department’s projected revenues, such as rate revenue, Plant Investment Fees, and new bonds, and the Department’s projected expenditures. Click here to read more.