- Salary: $30.00 – $35.00 Hourly
- Location: Denver, CO
- Job Type: Temporary (9 months or less)
- Job Number: PDA 40026 03/2025
- Department: Department of Natural Resources
- Division: Colorado Water Conservation Board
- Opening Date: 03/18/2025
- Closing Date: 3/28/2025 5:00 PM Mountain
- FLSA: Determined by Position
- Primary Physical Work Address: 1313 Sherman Street, Suite 718 Denver, CO 80203
- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.
- Department Contact Information: Patrick Gerity patrick.gerity@state.co.us
- Type of Announcement: This is a temporary position. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.
- 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
THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION (9 MONTHS OR LESS) – PAYING between $30.00 – $35.00 PER HOUR EMPLOYMENT STARTS 4/01/2025 THROUGH 12/31/2025.
This announcement will remain open until filled or the closing date, whichever happens first. You are encouraged to apply early.
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.
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.
For more information about the Colorado Water Conservation Board, please go to https://cwcb.colorado.gov/.
The Watershed and Flood Protection Section of the CWCB exists to prevent flood damages and reduce Colorado’s vulnerability to property damage and loss of life, and to create feasible funding packages for flood control and drainage projects for Colorado communities. This position will sit in this Watershed and Flood Protection section, under the Floodplain Mapping Program.
Description of Job
THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION (9 MONTHS OR LESS) – PAYING between $30.00 – $35.00 PER HOUR
EMPLOYMENT STARTS 4/01/2025 THROUGH 12/31/2025.
This announcement will remain open until filled or the closing date, whichever happens first. You are encouraged to apply early.
POSITION SUMMARY:
This TEMPORARY position will be responsible for assisting current CWCB staff on tasks related to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) Program and Risk Mapping, Assessment and Planning (Risk MAP) Program, the Colorado Hazard Mapping Program, the FEMA Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) Review Partners (LRP) Program, and other work as assigned.
Duties Include:
- Risk MAP Technical Support and Outreach will include assisting current staff in drafting reports, developing project requests, writing proposals, and reviewing work products produced by contractors for completeness, technical adequacy, and adherence to all State and federal requirements to advance overall program objectives. This position will help ensure projects are within acceptable FEMA earned value metrics. Additional technical support duties may include evaluating available data, identifying inadequate datasets, and developing plans to obtain missing data needed for projects.
- LRP Technical Support and Outreach will include providing technical assistance to requestors and contracted reviewers, attending requestor meetings, completing administrative tasks, and coordinating with FEMA and other stakeholders or contractors. This position will also help in program and grant reporting efforts.
- Administrative Support will include reviewing invoices for correctness and completeness, planning and reviewing grant applications, and creating and managing spreadsheets, databases (spatial and others), or program management tools for keeping projects, metrics, statuses, and expenses on track.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION (9 MONTHS OR LESS) – PAYING between $30.00 – $35.00 PER HOUR
EMPLOYMENT STARTS 4/01/2025 THROUGH 12/31/2025.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
- One (1) year of professional experience or graduate-level studies in an engineering, geographic information system (GIS), environmental planning, or applied sciences setting.
- Preference may be given to applicants with or working towards an engineering, environmental sciences, or GIS degree or similar education.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Current or former State experience relevant to this position.
- Intermediate computer skills required with MS Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and Google Office Suite.Systems applications such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SWMM, CAD, ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and QGISare preferred.
- Ability to work with limited supervision and work well within a team.
- Possess strong written and oral communication skills to deliver excellent customer service.
- Valid Colorado Driver’s License
- Ability to attend day or overnight trips for workshops, conferences, or project meetings preferred.
- Experience in floodplain mapping or management
Supplemental Information
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, dnr_hr_employeebenefits@state.co.us.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 dnr_hr_employeebenefits@state.co.us.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 employer:
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).  Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application first, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and second, close the document before you attempt to upload (attach) it. The Human Resources Office will be unable to assist with these types of technical issues.
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