DWR - Division Engineer Div 1 (Professional Engineer IV)
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DWR - Division Engineer Div 1 (Professional Engineer IV)
Salary
$130,164.00 - $169,776.00 Annually
Location
Greeley, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
PEA 00230 03/26
Department
Department of Natural Resources
Division
Division of Water Resources
Opening Date
03/13/2026
Closing Date
3/25/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Type of Announcement
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address
1809 56th Ave, Greeley, CO 80634, USA
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
OPEN ONLY TO CURRENT RESIDENTS OF COLORADO
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 athttps://dnr.colorado.gov/ 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. For more information, go to: https://studentloans.gov/myDirectLoan/pslfFlow.action#!/pslf/launch
Division of Water Resources (DWR):
State Engineer's Office
Our mission is to administer the waters of the State to maximize lawful beneficial use, ensure that dams and water wells are properly constructed and safe, and provide information about water resources to the public. Division of Water Resources . (https://dwr.colorado.gov/)
This work unit exists to preserve, protect, develop and maximize the beneficial use of the present and future water supplies in the South Platte, Republican and Laramie River basins; to enforce the statutory and judicial laws pertaining to surface water, ground water and dam safety; and to serve the needs of the public.
Description of Job
OPEN ONLY TO CURRENT RESIDENTS OF COLORADO
This position exists to perform such functions and duties as specified by state statute and to carry out duties and orders of the State Engineer within the geographical area of Water Division One (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-DcFu3NJis4smjdyez1vlMVwFxKQHD5N/view) . The position must guide and direct allocation and regulation of water supplies; oversee dam safety; oversee hydrographic measurements and publications to identify and quantify water supplies; oversee well use; enforce compliance with decrees, statutes, permits, rules and regulations, ensure Colorado meets obligations under interstate compacts; compile and make available official records of water use and official lists of water rights; and resolve disputes concerning water rights and use.
Specific job duties include but are not limited to:
Operations and Planning : Directs, oversees, and implements the responsibilities, goals, objectives, and polices of the agency by planning, scheduling, and directing work efforts; by allocating budget for operating and personal services; by supervising and training subordinates; and by collaborating with other agency personnel.
Direct Water Court and Litigation : Directs and oversees the analysis and evaluation of all new applications for water rights in the Division; submission of information and opinions regarding viability of each application through written consultation reports to the water court as required by statute; negotiations with applicants to construct court decrees consistent with statutes and administrative policies; tabulation of decreed water rights for; and publishes and defends a list of potentially abandoned water rights every ten years. Directs and oversees the performance of engineering evaluations of water court cases for engineering, geologic, and administrative correctness and serves as a subject matter expert on enforcement and legal issues in Water Division. Presents expert testimony to water court in areas of water resources, engineering, water administration, hydrography, and water rights. Acts as a liaison to the Attorney General's Office and the Water Court. Leads negotiations with attorneys, consulting engineers, and geologists of applicants for water rights on behalf of the Division of Water Resources.
Directs and oversees the tabulation of water rights for Division, preparation of the list of proposed water rights for abandonment every 10 years, resolves protests to the abandonment list, defends the list in court proceedings as required.
Manage Division Water Administration: Interprets, applies, and enforces statutes, decrees, interstate compacts, interstate decrees, MOUs, permits, rules and regulations, and court decisions; by formulating and adjusting a program for allocation and distribution of water in the Water Division; by issuing orders regulating and controlling water use; by developing and implementing legal enforcement actions to secure compliance; and by directing, overseeing and executing field investigations, engineering studies, and reports.
Directs the water administration program to achieve the optimal distribution and regulation of water from streams, aquifers, and reservoirs, including determination of the physical availability in relation to allocation principles to meet statutory, decretal, compact and constitutional obligations through collaboration with staff and water users. Issues orders and initiates enforcement actions as necessary to enforce water administration statutes and monitors compliance with orders issued to ensure compliance.
Directs the water administration program to gather, edit, compile and publish data to produce the official record of water diversions and use within the Water Division.
Oversee Division Measurement Programs: In coordination with the Chief of Hydrography, o versees, analyzes, and guides the program that measures stream flow and diversions to identify and quantify the available water supplies in the basin. Ensures the program provides permanent official records of water flow at designated locations and disseminates water flow information to water officials, water users, and the general public via the DWR website.
Guides, directs and oversees the gathering, editing, compiling and publication of data to produce an official record of water distribution and use within the Water Division.
Dam Safety: Assists the Chief of Dam Safety in the administration of the dam safety program that monitors, inspects, and evaluates the condition of dams; reviews orders proposing restriction of storage levels in reservoirs for recommendation to State Engineer; monitors compliance with orders; and initiates enforcement actions to protect public safety.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
OPEN TO STATE OF COLORADO RESIDENTS ONLY
Minimum Qualifications:
Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience:
Current, valid licensure as a Professional Engineer from the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers, and Professional Land Surveyors.
AND
Four (4) years of professional experience as a licensed professional engineer, two (2) of which must have been at the level of a senior authority, manager, or equivalent.
Substitutions
Appropriate education in addition to that required for the professional engineer license will substitute for the required general experience on a year-for-year basis, but not the staff authority or managerial experience.
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.
Preferred Qualifications:
Current or former State experience relevant to this position.
Knowledge and experience with Colorado water rights.
Knowledge and experience with Colorado water law and water courts.
Knowledge and experience with plans for augmentation.
Experience in water resource engineering.
Experience managing programs and staff.
Experience presenting engineering and/or legal information to the public or interested groups in a manner that can be understood by those without a technical background.
Other experience relevant to the use or management of water resources.
The current work arrangement for this position is as follows:
(Please note, this arrangement can be subject to change)
Flexible workplace - working from a home/remote office up to two (2) days per week, in coordination with others to ensure adequate coverage.
Must be willing and able to attend public meetings and/or other events which occur infrequently and are previously scheduled. Must be able to travel and stay overnight within Colorado for statewide meetings and/or in other states within the U.S. a few times each year.
Conditions of Employment:
Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify their application from the current position. (Please Note: Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with DNR).
Must be willing and able to possess and maintain a State of Colorado Driver's License
Must possess and maintain a current P.E. license in the State of Colorado (or have valid licensure in another state at time of application).
Must be prepared to defend and support actions and records in depositions or court testimony.
Must be able to address frequent and detailed inquiries from attorneys, professional engineers and hydrologists from government and private agencies.
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, US Mail, faxed or hand delivered 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 tospb.colorado.govor 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, atspb.colorado.govunder Rules.
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.
This recruitment may be used to fill more than one vacancy at this level and reporting location.
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 an accommodation, please contact our ADAAA Coordinator 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
The Department of Natural Resources participates inE-Verify (https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/2027/jobpostings/image/E-Verify\Participating\Employer.jpg) in accordance with the program'sRight to Work (https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/2027/jobpostings/image/ier_righttoworkposter-%20jpeg(1).jpg) for all newly-hired employees. Employees are queried through the electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to verify identity and employment eligibility. You may complete section 1 of the I-9 form upon your acceptance of a job offer letter, but no later than your first day of employment and in addition, on your first day, but no later than the third day, you are required to submit original documents to verify your eligibility to work in the U.S.Learn more (https://www.e-verify.gov/) about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.
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. Helpful hints: If you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and close the document before you attempt to upload it.
Former State Employees
Former employees of the Colorado Department of Transportation System or any other State of Colorado Department or Agency, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information on his/her application.
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, unless this requirement is waived by the State Personnel Board. There is no residency waiver for this announcement. Please confirm that you are a current resident of Colorado.
Yes
No
02
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.
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Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose this information on the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify you application from the current position:
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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
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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. Please verify that you understand that the failure to include adequate information or attachments to your job application may affect your final score and/or prevent you from competing in any subsequent measures used to arrive at a top group of applicants.
Yes
No
07
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
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This position requires current valid licensure as a Professional Engineer in Colorado. Please list your PE license number:
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Please describe your knowledge and experience with Colorado water rights:
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Please describe your Colorado water law and water court experience (e.g. application/decree review, expert reports, expert witness testimony, etc.):
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Please describe your experience with plans for augmentation (e.g. developing accounting, reviewing accounting, developing terms and conditions for decrees, etc.):
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Please describe your water resource engineering experience (e.g. consumptive use analyses, designing water system infrastructure, designing measurement devices, etc.):
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Please describe your experience presenting engineering and/or legal information to the public or interested groups in a manner that can be understood by those without a technical background:
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Please describe your experience managing programs and staff:
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Do you have an intimate or familial relationship with anyone who works at DNR or DWR?
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Do you or your family have any private interests that could result in a conflict of interest or perceived conflict of interest with the job duties of this position (such as personal water rights)?
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