Stream and Lake Protection Program Assistant II - Denver, CO

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 Natu ...

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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 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 detailed information, please visitState 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 the Stream and Lake Protection Section is 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 to

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 ), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed 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 ; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at ; 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 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 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.

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

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 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 about 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 , Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). The Human Resources Office will be unable to assist with technical issues.