Water Resources Technician
Core
Maintains open space and mountain park water delivery infrastructure including irrigation ditches, laterals, and headgates; assists with agricultural and irrigation improvement projects; conducts inventories and condition assessments of water assets.
Role type
Seasonal field technician (water infrastructure maintenance)
Builds
Operational water delivery systems for open space and mountain parks
Domain
Municipal water resources / Outdoor infrastructure maintenance
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Heavy equipment operation (backhoes, mini-excavators, tractors), ditch maintenance, vegetation management (weed whipping, mowing, tree/shrub cutting), surveying with laser levels, ArcGIS and Collector software, crew leadership, safety compliance, Microsoft Office
Preferred skills
Bachelor's degree in agriculture/natural resources/water resources, 3+ years experience in natural resource/water management, knowledge of Colorado Water Law and Prior Appropriation system, GPS proficiency
Technologies
ArcGIS, Collector, GPS, Microsoft Office, four-wheel drive vehicles
Responsibilities
Perform ditch delivery infrastructure maintenance using heavy equipment and hand tools; conduct vegetation management and weed control; operate survey tools to assure proper conveyance; assist with reservoir and water asset monitoring; perform inventories and condition assessments; lead volunteer and paid work crew meetings; maintain detailed records of maintenance work and resources used; coordinate project logistics including equipment and materials.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC