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City of Thornton, Colorado · 4 days ago

Water Resources Analyst I/II or Water Resources Administrator

Thornton, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid, Senior Level

1+ years exp

The City of Thornton is seeking a Water Resources Analyst I/II to join their Water Efficiency Team to implement the 2025 Water Efficiency Plan and promote water savings. The role involves providing technical and analytical support related to water rights and resources, conducting data analysis, and managing various water conservation programs.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Collects, analyzes and interprets technical data through field and office research, including the examination and interpretation of water use records, water rights records, property records, Water Court decrees and stipulations

Provides scientific research and technical support in litigation efforts in the retention and acquisition of water rights and resources

Prepares reports, memoranda, and correspondence regarding water resource issues

Develops and maintains complete water accounting records associated with city water rights

Manages water use to meet demand and to comply with decree requirements

Develops reports to demonstrate trends in water usage

Produces various reports, spreadsheet projections, monthly and yearly statistical analyses, technical charts, graphs, and maps for submittal to the State Engineers Office and other parties as required

Assists in implementing effluent leasing, share leasing, and share purchase programs

Assists in managing operation of ditch companies; investigates discrepancies in water leases, shares and water rights

Performs field inspections and conducts hydrologic analyses on water basins, including wells, rivers, lakes, reservoirs and ditches

Monitors users' activity within watersheds

Collects and manages hydrologic data, including groundwater and surface water quality, groundwater levels and discharge rates, and surface water levels and discharge rates

Designs and maintains database applications using queries, forms, reports and macros for monitoring and tracking technical and legal data; interprets and enters data into databases

Develops spreadsheet applications for water resources accounting and hydrologic analysis; interprets and enters water diversion data into spreadsheet applications

Utilizes various water resources evaluation tools, including water rights models, operational models, and water supply projections

Tracks division budget expenditures on operating and capital improvement projects; monitors accounts and pays invoices

Coordinates and operates the city’s raw water supply system

Assists in the management of the city’s water rights portfolio including acquisition, development and protection of water rights and resources

Implements the city’s water conservation program, including the development, implementation and assessment of water conservation programs

Designs and implements irrigation efficiency and landscape programs and policies to ensure long-term water savings on city-owned properties and for Thornton water customers

Provides customer service and manages landscape conversion programs

Conducts an inventory and analysis of water usage for irrigation accounts

Develops and monitors water budgets

Monitors and maintains records of past and present water usage and expenditures

Develops and implements irrigation system malfunction/leak response programs

Identifies properties and irrigation accounts to target

Reviews and makes recommendations for city standards and specifications and City Development Code

Reviews irrigation plans for new city-owned and outside city developments

Coordinates landscape maintenance at city-owned water-wise demonstration gardens

Develops proactive programs to assist school districts and homeowner associations with water budgets, efficiency improvements, and landscape conversions

Develops programs that ensure industry best practices are used by contractors that work in Thornton

Prepares and produces reports, memoranda, correspondence, articles, spreadsheets, projections, monthly and yearly statistical analysis, technical charts, graphs, maps and articles regarding the city water rights, raw water operations, water conservation efforts, and related projects

Reviews water basin activities related to the development of water rights

Reviews and prepares engineering and operational analyses and documents and provides analysis of the city’s or other entities’ water rights

Reviews plans for subdivisions and annexations and determines raw water requirements and potential impact to city and ditch company facilities

Assists with the review of plans for subdivisions and annexations, and determination of raw water requirements and potential impact to city and ditch company facilities

Assists the city in litigation efforts in the retention and acquisition of water rights and resources

Researches, analyzes and makes recommendations on water rights applications and Water Court resumes

Assists in the negotiation of water-related agreements and Water Court case settlements

Works with various entities to fulfill contractual and other commitments to which the city is obligated

Researches, interprets and compiles water usage information and water rights information, including agreements, decrees and stipulations

Coordinates with other city departments on water conservation, raw water operations, and other water-related activities

Works with legal and engineering consultants in litigation, water development and water conservation

Plans and directs work of legal and engineering consultants

Represents the city on boards as assigned

Represents the division at city meetings and at meetings with other municipalities and area water providers

May be required to work overtime as needed

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Water resources managementHydrologic analysisData analysisIrrigation systemsWater rights knowledgeStatistical analysisTechnical writingProject managementCustomer serviceCommunication skillsTeam collaborationProblem-solvingPresentation skillsLeadershipAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's degree in a natural science, horticulture, or related field from an accredited college or university; one year of experience in a water resources technical position for Water Resources Analyst I

Bachelor's degree in a natural science, horticulture, or related field from an accredited college or university; three years of progressively responsible experience in water resources, preferably in municipal government for Water Resources Analyst II

Bachelor's degree in natural science, horticulture, or related field from an accredited college or university; five years' experience in water resources management for Water Resources Administrator

Valid Colorado driver's license with a safe driving record