Posting Close Date: Sep 6, 2024
Pay Range
- Hiring Range: $75,411 – $92,169 annually – Scientist Associate
- Pay Range: $68,711 – $98,868 annually – Scientist Associate
- Hiring Range: $82,906 – $101,330 annually – Scientist
- Pay Range: $74,911 – $109,325 annually – Scientist
Job Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Scientist Associate:
- Support the implementation of the From Forests to Faucets Partnership and other forest and wildfire management programs through project-level planning and coordination.
- Analyze forest health and wildfire data, including modeling products and research, to provide data-driven recommendations on the prioritization of wildfire mitigation projects.
- Participate in the development of forest restoration and wildfire mitigation scopes of work with partners.
- Engage with and represent Denver Water’s values at various watershed groups, wildfire councils, and other interest groups to collaboratively manage a shared watershed.
- Communicate effectively with external stakeholders to balance meeting collaborative management goals while protecting Denver Water’s critical infrastructure and water supply.
- Coordinate with internal Denver Water teams, such as Emergency Management, on wildfire mitigation and preparedness initiatives.
- Compile, maintain and interpret literature and other reference material, including aerial photographs, maps, charts, diagrams, and tables to obtain and catalogue data.
- Perform quality control and quality assurance on technical and statistical analyses, reports and plans, and visual/mapping products.
- Participate in presentations and dissemination of data and cooperative information exchanges.
- Perform related work as required.
Scientist:
- Lead the project-level oversight of the From Forests to Faucets Partnership and other forest and wildfire management programs in a project manager role.
- Analyze forest health and wildfire data, including modeling products and research, to make data-driven decisions on the prioritization of wildfire mitigation projects.
- Translate wildfire risk data into management strategies to guide Denver Water’s investments in forest restoration and wildfire mitigation.
- Manage consultant teams and contractors that support the program’s wildfire initiatives.
- Co-develop forest restoration and wildfire mitigation scopes of work with partners.
- Engage with and represent Denver Water’s values at various watershed groups, wildfire councils, and other interest groups to collaboratively manage a shared watershed.
- Communicate effectively with external stakeholders to balance meeting collaborative management goals while protecting Denver Water’s critical infrastructure and water supply.
- Co-develop wildfire preparedness initiatives with internal Denver Water teams, such as the Emergency Management team.
- Represent Denver Water forest and wildfire programs among partners and at designated events.
- Review and prepare oral and written technical reports as well as communication materials for wider audiences.
- Perform other pertinent related work as requested and required.
Qualifications needed to be successful in this role:
- In-depth knowledge of natural resources management, forest health, and wildfire mitigation.
- In-depth knowledge of wildfire impacts on water supplies and strategies for reducing wildfire risk to critical infrastructure.
- Strong interpersonal skills including demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects in a collaborative team environment, resolve conflicts, and negotiate with multiple workgroups or organizations.
Location of Position: dministration – Ops Complex-BLDA
Additional Locations:
Onsite or Hybrid: Hybrid-This position offers a hybrid schedule working a minimum of two days in the office in the Denver Metro Area
Salary/Hourly: Salaried
Position Requirements
Minimum Requirements
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Forestry, Watershed Science, or a related field.
- No related work experience required. – Scientist Associate only
- Minimum 4 years of related work experience. – Scientist only
- Any equivalent combination of certifications, education, or experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities for the position.
Licenses, Registration, and Certifications
- Must be able to possess and maintain a valid Class ‘R’ Colorado driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record.
About Denver Water
Denver Water is committed to creating a diverse work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.
Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number is received. Denver Water reserves the right to either close or extend a posting.
Denver Water proudly serves high-quality water and promotes its efficient use to 1.5 million people in the city of Denver and many surrounding suburbs. Denver Water aspires to be the best water utility in the nation. The organization is a responsible steward of the resources, assets, and natural environment entrusted to us to provide a high-quality water supply, a resilient and reliable system, and excellent customer service.
Denver Water offers excellent benefits that include a pension plan, 401K Plan with a 3% match, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, Health and Dental coverage, Life Insurance, and Paid Time Off. A background check will be conducted to verify the information submitted on the application. Please be sure that all information on the application is correct and complete, do not say “”see resume””. If the application is not fully completed, we (Denver Water), will not accept your application.
We are committed to the health and well-being of our employees. Smoking, including e-cigarettes, is prohibited on all Denver Water property.
An offer of employment may be contingent upon satisfactory results of a post-offer drug test and alcohol. Denver Water tests for the following: amphetamines, cocaine, marijuana (THC), opiates, and phencyclidine (PCP). A strength test may also be conducted due to the physical requirements of the position. If the position is deemed safety-sensitive or requires a CDL you will be placed on the random drug and alcohol testing list which means you may be tested if your name is selected while employed at Denver Water.
Denver Water is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to building a culturally diverse workforce. We encourage applications from women, People of Color, veterans, and people with disabilities.
Anthony Harper
1600 W. 12th Ave.
Denver, CO. 80204-3412
anthony.harper@denverwater.org
EOE/MF
