Local recruitment: DWR - Ground Water Data Management and Office Technician (Tech III)

• Salary: $4,154.00 – $6,648.00 Monthly
• Location: Weld County, CO
• Job Type: Full Time
• Job Number: PEA 00507 02/25
• Department: Department of Natural Resources
• Division: Division of Water Resources
• Opening Date: 02/25/2025
• Closing Date: 3/10/2025 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 Avenue, Greeley, CO 80634
• Hiring Pay Rate: Employees new to State Government will be paid on a bi-weekly basis.
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.
• Department Contact Information: Catie.Weber@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.

Department Information

OPEN ONLY TO CURRENT RESIDENTS OF COLORADOAre 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/ 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

This work unit exists to serve the needs of the public and to distribute, preserve, protect, develop and maximize the beneficial use of present and future surface and ground water supplies of the South Platte River and Republican River basins pursuant to the doctrine of prior appropriation, interstate compacts, water court decrees, etc.

Description of Job

OPEN ONLY TO CURRENT RESIDENTS OF COLORADO 
The purpose of this position is to provide administrative, data analysis data entry, and data management support to the Ground Water Measurement Branch and office support to meet the business needs of the Division.  Additionally, this position under the direction of the Program Assistant (PEA 00299) will assist with other frontline office support, perform administrative support for the office staff, and complete other duties as assigned by the Office Manager in support of the Division 1 office operations and management.

Specific job duties include but are not limited to:

• This position is responsible for the receiving, processing, analyzing, entering data, distribution and archiving of all correspondence and submittals required as part of the Division 1 South Platte Use and Measurement Rules (6,500 wells) and the Republican River Measurement Rules (4,000 wells). 
•  In reviewing submittal documents this position must be familiar with field testing methods, and apply existing Rules, Guidelines and Policy to determine if the submittal is accurate and complete.
• This position acts as a division point person on Groundwater Measurement Rules reporting and compliance, in communications with well testers, the public, well users, well owners, and individuals submitting data to our office regarding the  Well Measurement Rules’ compliance items including:  Annual Reporting (monthly usage/meter reading submitted annually in South Platte); Notice of Expiring Measurement Devices (monthly); Orders of Expired Measurement Devices (monthly); Orders regarding inaccurate, inoperable, or unacceptable measurement devices; Notice of Annual Reporting/Meter Readings; Notice of Violation for not reporting annual readings; other Orders and Notice of Violations requested by field technicians.  Prepare regular automated report mailings via email and postal mail to water users and owners as required by the Rules and Policy.
• Helps with correspondence and digital filing of documents related to Use and Measurement Rules. 
• This position will assist with documenting and will be responsible for updating existing Division 1 Ground Water Business Process documents including: those related to the processing of submitted data; proper methods and format for inputting data into our data base; the frequency of each type of report/mailing, format and location of report; frequency and queries to be run to identify non-compliance, track non-compliance.
• Acts as first line of general inquiries from the Public provides technical assistance to customers over the telephone and in-person regarding all office inquiries and walk-ins, including Ground Water Use and Measurement Rules issues/questions.
• Additionally, this position will offer support to other office staff in providing technical and general assistance to the public regarding all questions.  
• Collects signature and enters invoices and employee reimbursements received into the state’s accounting program (CORE).
• Provides support and manages the ongoing project of conversion of historic paper files (hard files) to digital files archived in Laserfiche. 

Other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

OPEN TO STATE OF COLORADO RESIDENTS ONLY

Minimum Qualifications:Experience Only:

Three (3) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position

OR Education and Experience: 

A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to three (3) years.
(Experience with processing data, such as data analysis, accounting, business; data entry and management, work as office assistant including customer service, records archiving and management; clerical work; position supporting office staff including correspondence, customer service, operations support such as fleet management, employee reimbursements, and managing and paying bills.)  

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.

If you are using a degree to substitute for the required experience, you may be required to provide copies of your educational transcripts for verification of your qualifications if requested. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current or former State experience relevant to this position.
• Knowledge and experience with Colorado water rights. 
• Water administration experience. 
• Excellent public service skills. 
• Proficiency in the use of databases.
• Ability to read and understand maps.
• Experience with record maintenance and retention. 
• Experience with water measurement, rules, policies, and guidelines. 
• Excellent oral and written communication. 
• Excellent organization and prioritization skills. 
• Proficiency with Google and Microsoft suites. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets. 
• 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)

• Hybrid Possible: To be determined with supervisor after initial training period with a combination of work from home and reporting to the main Division Office primarily.   

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). 
• Able to report to and work out of the main Greeley office on a daily basis. 

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 to spb.colorado.gov 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

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 to document 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 posting could be used to fill other vacancies of the same level and same 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 dnr_hr_employeebenefits@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 dnr_hr_employeebenefits@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 in E-Verify in accordance with the program’s Right to Work 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 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.

Employer: State of Colorado

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Website: https://careers.colorado.gov/