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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Department of Natural Resources

Division of Water Resources

                       

Job Title:	Engineer-In-Training I (EIT I)
Position Number:	PEA-2482
Job Location:	Durango, CO Location Code: 508
Salary:	$4077 - $5850/month
Release Date:	July 1, 2009	Apply By:		July 24, 2009
Employment Type:	Full-Time
Class Code:	I2C1IA

     
Information About The Job:
The Division of Water Resources is a small agency that promotes the protection, conservation, and development of Colorado's water resources. This work unit administers the State's water resources in accordance with the priority system and interstate compacts and to maximize the beneficial use of water in accordance with the Colorado Revised Statutes, court decrees, and the State Engineer's policies, rules and regulations. The work unit exists to serve the needs of the public and to conserve, protect, develop, and to maximize the beneficial use of the State's present and future water supplies by conducting the engineering studies and analyses needed to support the decisions of the State Engineer and the Division Engineers in administering water in the areas of well permit issuance, Senate Bill 35 subdivision water supply plan reviews, monthly water court resume reviews, determinations of facts, presumptive findings, water court case negotiations and trials, substitute water supply plan reviews, and public assistance for Water Division 7.

DUTIES: This position exists to measure the flow of water in streams, canals, and ditches by applying standard streamflow measurement tools and techniques; to collect, compute, analyze, record and report streamflow data and relationships at assigned locations; to service, calibrate, monitor and operate stream gaging equipment and instruments, including electronic data collection and telemetry hardware; to assist other staff engineers in the compilation of official records of water flow for assigned stations/locations.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering. Course work or work experience in engineering, hydrogeology, and/or water administration.

SUBSTITUTIONS: Enrollment as an Engineer-Intern by the Colorado Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors may be substituted for the required degree.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess and maintain a valid State of Colorado driver's license.

HIGHLY DESIRABLE: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Access is highly desirable as well as knowledge of computer modeling related to ground water and surface water. Knowledge of Colorado Water Law and water administration.
 

How To Apply:
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Applications are a part of the selection process and will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum requirements for the position. Be sure your application specifically addresses the requirements as listed in the minimum requirements section. Address your specialized experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position duties and minimum requirements. Attach additional pages if necessary to fully explain your experience and accomplishments. When additional documents (transcripts, licenses, certificates, etc.) are required make sure you include them in your application packet. Failure to include the required information and/or documents by the application deadline may result in your application not being considered for the position. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the Official State Application Form. Your application will be reviewed by a qualified Human Resource Specialist to determine if you meet the minimum position requirements. If your application does not demonstrate that you meet the minimum requirements, you will not be considered for the vacancy. You will be notified of the results of the application review. If you do not agree with our decision concerning your qualifications, you also have the right to have your application rejection reviewed by the State Personnel Director. However, you must submit your request for Director's review in writing and the request must be received in the State Personnel Director's office within 10 days from the date of your receipt of the original notice of rejection of your application. Your written request for review must include the following: 1) Job title; 2) Agency involved; 3) Name of the agency representative spoken to during informal resolution attempts; 4) Date(s) of the conversation; 5) specific issue; and 6) reason(s) it is believed the decision was arbitrary, capricious, or contrary to rule or law. This request for review should be directed to: State Personnel Director, Attention: Appeals Processing, 1313 Sherman Street, First Floor, Denver, CO 80203.

Your application may also be used as a part of the examination process. If so, it will be evaluated by a panel of subject matter experts who will rate your education, training and experience as demonstrated on your application. You will be notified of the examination results.
Please note the following:

· To be considered for veterans preference points, Veterans must provide proof of eligibility by submitting a DD214 or comparable document showing dates of service, type of discharge and, if appropriate, a campaign badge or service medal. Disabled veterans must provide proof of disability with a disability letter from the Veterans Administration office. These documents must be included with your application materials at time of submission.

· If you are covered by the Address Confidentiality Program, CRS 24-21-201 through 24-21-214, please notify the HR office or analyst listed on this announcement at the time of application so that you are provided the appropriate time extension for notifications provided by U.S. mail. You will be asked to provide a current and valid ACP card. The extension allowed under this program applies only to U.S. mail notifications that include a deadline of 10 days or less.

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO:
To apply for this position, applicants must submit a State of Colorado Application for Announced Vacancy and the State Demographic Information Form by the closing date. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Postmarks will not be accepted. These forms may be obtained electronically from the State of Colorado Job Announcement Site:

State of Colorado Applications and State Demographic Information Form may be obtained from the State of Colorado Job Announcement Site:
http://www.colorado.state.gov

Please submit the Official State of Colorado Application for Announced Vacancy and State of Colorado Demographic Information Form to:

Ya, seems perfect match for me. But I still haven't given EIT but worked for FEMA flooding mapping and now working for PhD in evapotraspiration (Master's in Civil/Water Resources Engineering). In fact, I was looking for job but because of this crisis, I gave up and continuing my study, just wondering how is the chance.