Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Environmental Science, Water Resources, Planning, Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of related work experience; and 4 years of supervisory experience which may include project management.
• Any equivalent combination of certifications, education, or experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities for the position.

Other Desirable Qualifications

• Experienced working with regulatory agencies in the Rocky Mountain Region including USACE, EPA, USFWS, USFS, FERC, CDPHE, CPW, SHPO and county officials.
• Experienced with preparing NEPA documents and applications for Section 404 permits, 401 Water Quality Certifications, FERC hydropower licenses, USFS special use authorizations and 1041 permits.
• Strong interpersonal skills including demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects in a collaborative team environment, resolve conflicts and negotiate with numerous stakeholder groups.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
• Experienced in project management of complex water resource projects involving a multi-disciplinary team of resource specialists, engineers, attorneys and operators.   Demonstrated ability to exercise technical, quality, budgetary and schedule control.
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Licenses, Registration, and Certifications

• None.

ABOUT DENVER WATER

Denver Water proudly serves high-quality water and promotes its efficient use to 1.4 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 in order to provide a high-quality water supply, a resilient and reliable system, and excellent customer service.

Denver Water is committed to the health and well-being of our employees. Smoking, including e-cigarettes, is prohibited on all Denver Water property.

Denver Water offers excellent benefits that include a pension plan, a 401K Plan with 3% match, a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, Health and Dental coverage, Life Insurance, and Paid Time Off. A background check will be conducted to verify information submitted on the application. Please be sure that all information on the application is correct and complete, do not say “see resume”. If application is not fully completed, we (Denver Water), will not accept your application.

All positions require a Worker’s Compensation Background check.

Denver Water is an equal opportunity employer. It prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age, military status, or marital status in making employment or business decisions. It also prohibits sexual harassment in the workplace or in its dealings with the public. The organization encourages and welcomes diversity of backgrounds in its workforce. Denver Water complies with the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA).

Karen Hoppestad

1600 W. 12^th Ave.

Denver, CO. 80204-3412

karen.hoppestad@denverwater.org

EOE/MF