Stream and Lake Protection Program Assistant II
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Stream and Lake Protection Program Assistant II
Salary
$58,872.00 - $75,000.00 Annually
Location
Denver, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
PDA 00074 02/2026
Department
Department of Natural Resources
Division
Colorado Water Conservation Board
Opening Date
02/17/2026
Closing Date
2/27/2026 5:00 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Type of Announcement
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address
1313 Sherman Street, Room 718, Denver, CO 80203
Hiring Pay Rate
Employees new to State Government will be paid on a bi-weekly basis.
FLSA Status
Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
Patrick Gerity Patrick.Gerity@state.co.us
Salary Note
Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.
How To Apply
Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Description
Benefits
Questions
Department Information
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
Are you interested in investing in a career that makes a difference?
Consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources. It's our mission to manage and conserve Colorado's natural resources for the benefit of people today - and tomorrow. That means we have to balance development with conservation so the state we all love provides similar opportunities for our children and their children.
We invite you to explore our website at https://dnr.colorado.gov/about-us to find out more about the work we do to manage Colorado's natural resources for today - and tomorrow.
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply.
In addition to offering rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:
Medical and Dental plans
Strong, flexible retirement plans including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus pre-tax 401K and 457 plans
Paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Employee Wellness programs
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Accounts
11 paid holidays per year plus generous vacation and sick leave
Flexible work schedule options and remote-work options
Career advancement opportunities throughout the State system
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (https://dhr.colorado.gov/dhr-resources/student-loan-forgiveness-programs)
For more detailed information, please visit State of Colorado Employee Benefits (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-of-colorado-employee-benefits)
The Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB)exists to establish water policy as directed by statutes to address Colorado's water issues. The CWCB is governed by a 15 member board that includes governor-appointed representatives from each of the eight major river basins, the City and County of Denver and several state agencies. Since nearly all of Colorado's water originates within its boundaries but is shared with other downstream states, the CWCB works to protect and assure that Colorado maintains its ability to fully use its allocation of the water under various agreements and court decrees. However, the development of those resources increasingly must focus on the wise use of water in recognition of future drivers like population growth that put pressure on state waters. The major "units" (sections) of the CWCB related to water supply planning, interstate and federal water issues including water information, instream flow and natural lake level protection, watershed and flood protection, grants and water project financing including agency budgeting/admin support.
The purpose of theStream and Lake Protection Sectionis to advocate the protection, conservation and development of the waters of the state in order to secure the greatest utilization of such waters and the utmost prevention of floods for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future inhabitants of the state. Within this work unit, the Stream and Lake Protection Section (Section) exists to develop, administer, and protect instream flow and natural lake level water rights within the @context of the State's Instream Flow and Natural Lake Level Program ("ISF Program") by correlating the activities of mankind with some reasonable preservation of the natural environment through the: (1) appropriation and protection of instream flow ("ISF") and natural lake level ("NLL") water rights; and (2) acquisition and protection of water, water rights, and interests in water for instream flow use, in coordination with federal and state agencies, local governments, nonprofit organizations, and other entities and individuals. The Section also participates in collaborative efforts within Colorado's water community related to the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, and coordinates with other sections on implementation of Colorado's Water Plan. Currently, the work unit provides protection for approximately 9,956 miles of stream through over 1,723 ISF and 484 NLL water rights within the state.
For more information about the Colorado Water Conservation Board, please go tohttps://cwcb.colorado.gov/.
Description of Job
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
The purpose of this position is to operate as the main coordinator to provide programmatic support to the CWCB's Stream and Lake Protection Section (8 professional staff) and members of the Colorado Water Conservation Board (9 Governor appointees and 5 ex officio members) in all matters related to the appropriation, acquisition, and protection of ISF and NLL water rights. The position will specifically assist work flow processes for: 1) legal protection of the CWCB's ISF water rights and water court participation in coordination with the Attorney General's Office; 2) ISF water right acquisition, to support, both administrative hearings and water court proceedings, and maintenance of data; 3) ongoing development and management of the Section's ISF database and its laserfiche digital filing system; and 4) providing required public notices and maintaining records of the Section's activities. To perform these support activities, the position will be required to apply knowledge of, and to interpret business management principles as well as specific ISF principles and rules, state water court rules, and CWCB policies, precedents, procedures, guidelines, and objectives. The position will also be required to research public questions, research technical and legal data, provide information, resolve problems, provide advice, and make decisions on behalf of the ISF professional staff.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
Minimum Qualifications:
Five (5) years of experience in an office environment performing the daily onsite responsibilities that support effective office management and administration.
OR -
A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to five (5) years. Related degrees would include paralegal studies, business administration, natural resources, watershed science, water law, hydrology, geology, geography or communications.
Please note : The required experience must be substantiated within the work experience section of your application. Your resume will not be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications; only the work experience section of your application will be reviewed to determine this. "See Resume" statements on the application will not be accepted. In addition, part-time work will be prorated.
Required Competencies:
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Organized and professional, with a strong self-motivated work ethic
Dependable and trustworthy, uses good judgment and problem solving
Adaptable and open to change, contributes with a positive attitude
Preferred Qualifications:
Current or former State experience relevant to this position
Two (2) years of experience providing administrative and operational support to a professional Board
Two (2) years of experience planning and coordinating onsite office functions
Two (2) years of experience working with water rights and Colorado Water Courts
Proficiency in workplace applications of Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat
Conditions of Employment:
Must be a Colorado resident at time of employment.
You must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position. DNR does not sponsor non-residents of the United States
APPEAL RIGHTS:
It is recommended that you contact the Human Resources Specialist listed below to resolve issues related to your possession of minimum qualifications. However, if you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.
An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department's action.
For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.
Supplemental Information
Supplemental Information
The Assessment Process
All applications received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed by an HR Specialist against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement.
Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process. Part of, or all of, the comparative analysis for this position will be a structured application review by Subject Matter Experts.
Resumes, cover letters and other attachments are not considered as part of initial reviews, therefore, it is important todocument in your application your education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications as outlined in the job announcement .
Please thoroughly answer all supplemental questions (if listed) since question responses may be evaluated for content, writing ability, spelling, grammar, and effective communication.
This recruitment may involve additional testing and/or exams to arrive at the top group for interviews.
A salary range is posted for this position and any job offer is based upon a salary analysis to comply with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The salary analysis considers relevant experience, education, certifications, and state seniority as compared to others doing substantially similar work. While all offers are compliant with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, there is no guarantee an offer will be at the top of the posted range based on the salary analysis.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
The Department of Natural Resources is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, at dnrhremployeebenefits@state.co.us
ADAAA Accommodations
Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request accommodation, please contact our Benefits Specialist at dnrhremployeebenefits@state.co.us at least five business days before the date that any accommodation will be required to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and @type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.
E-Verify
DNR uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more aboutE-Verify (http://www.dhs.gov/e-verify) , including your rights and responsibilities. You must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position. DNR does not sponsor non-residents of the United States.
Toll-Free Applicant Support - Technical Help
If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV at 855-524-5627, Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). The Human Resources Office will be unable to assist with technical issues.
The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits
Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.
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The Colorado Constitution, Article XII, Section 13 requires that APPLICANTS for state classified government jobs be residents of Colorado at the time of application, unless this requirement is waived by the State Personnel Board (DPA). A residency waiver was not issued by DPA for this announcement. For more information, please see the FAQ's at: https://careers.colorado.gov/how-to-apply. Are you a current Colorado resident?
Yes
No
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If you are a veteran who is eligible for preference points, did you upload/attach your DD-214? Veterans who wish to seek disability preference points based on a service related disability must submit acceptable documentation to support your claim for veterans' preference (exclude specific/private medical information).
Yes
No
Not Applicable
03
Current and former State Personnel System employees who were disciplinarily terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or who were deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-5, Automatic Resignation) must disclose this information on the application.
I am not a current or former State of Colorado classified employee.
I am a current or former State of Colorado employee but have NEVER been disciplinarily terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-5, Automatic Resignation).
I am a current or former State of Colorado employee and have been disciplinarily terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-5, Automatic Resignation). NOTE: Failure to disclose this information and/or falsification of Application materials may result in being removed from consideration for this position.
04
If you are using education to meet or substitute for qualifications, did you upload a copy of your official or unofficial transcript? (Your transcript is required as verification that you meet the requirements).
Yes, I have attached my transcripts.
No, I am not using college course work to meet minimum requirements for this position.
Not Applicable
05
Did you upload your résumé and cover letter to this on-line application?
Yes
No
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Part, or all, of the assessment for this position involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials. This announcement requires a Cover Letter and Resume. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached" statements on your application. Resumes and Cover Letters WILL NOT be reviewed for minimum qualification screening. Please acknowledge your understanding of notice and requirements:
I understand and acknowledge this requirement
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You must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position. DNR does not sponsor non-residents of the United States.
I accept and understand.
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Please describe your experience providing administrative support to a professional Board and/or executive assistance to senior leadership, including any experience with planning travel logistics. Statements such as "See résumé" will not be accepted in lieu of a response.
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Provide examples of tasks and duties performed that describe your experience with onsite office management and with coordinating functions in an office setting.
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Provide examples of tasks that describe your level of proficiency in each of the Microsoft Office Suite programs.
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Please describe a task you have performed that would serve to illustrate your level of experience with water rights or Colorado Water Court.
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Please describe a task you have performed that would serve to illustrate your level of proficiency using Google Workspace apps.
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