Water Resources Analyst/Senior Water Resources Analyst

CITY EQUITY STATEMENT
The City of Westminster welcomes diverse candidates from the broadest base possible. Our goal is to find the best candidate for the job-someone who belongs, not just fits. We value life and professional experiences, recognizing equivalent combinations of knowledge skills and education.

Aligned with our city SPIRIT values, the successful candidate will have a passion and commitment to serving a diverse population of residents and must respect and uphold the principles of justice, equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging.

We encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for this role, even if you believe you have a less traditional background than described we invite you to apply.

POSITION PURPOSE / IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION

This is a responsible technical and professional position that supports water resources sustainability in the City’s department of Public Works and Utilities (PWU). The position performs work functions in the areas of: water demand management, water supply planning, drought response, local development review, tap fees, and data analysis.The position is a liaison representing PWU to other departments and external stakeholders on a wide variety of issues and tasks - strong communication and interpersonal skills are of vital importance.

Work is performed under the administrative direction of the Water Resources Administrator, but with appreciable latitude for independent judgement and action for achievement of desired objectives. This position is classified and overtime exempt and will require attendance at occasional evening or weekend meetings.

The full salary range for this position is stated above. The starting range of pay is dependent on qualifications and experience of each individual candidate. The City of Westminster has a Multilingual Stipend Program to encourage, and reward benefited employees who are conversationally fluent in languages other than English. Benefited employees have the opportunity to test their language proficiency skills and qualify for a bi-weekly stipend that will vary based on the employee’s level of proficiency and usage.

ORGANIZATIONAL COMPETENCIES AND CULTURAL VALUES/GENERAL COMPETENCIES

The City's work culture encourages passionate, positive and enthusiastic employees who, along with our City Council and City Manager, are strong supporters of our mission: The City of Westminster provides high-quality core services and fosters resilience in order to promote a safe and thriving community. Westminster is a city of beautiful, safe, well-maintained neighborhoods and destinations with a vibrant, diverse economy, rich and resilient environment and a strong sense of community belonging. Our core values are embodied in our SPIRIT (Service - People - Integrity - Respect - Innovation - Teamwork).

This position supports the goals of the Public Works and Utilities Department, which maintains and enhances the safety and well-being of the community by providing exceptional water, sewer, and stormwater service and maintaining the city’s extensive network of street infrastructure. The department continuously strives to meet the needs of the community by constantly focusing on customer service, efficient and effective utilization of resources, safety, innovation, and teamwork.

Every employee is accountable to:

• Demonstrate a high level of customer service; encourage others to focus on the customer; foster an environment where customer service is a priority
• Communicate with customers to ensure that, where possible, they are satisfied, and that their needs are being addressed; solicit and evaluate customer feedback
• Act as an ambassador by understanding and fostering the organization’s mission and vision
• Exhibit pride in self, the department, the city, and the community; conduct self in a professional manner
• Demonstrate integrity and build trust through credibility, reliability, commitment, loyalty, and ethical behavior
• Address difficult or contentious issues in a constructive manner
• Support/promote change; demonstrate flexibility, and take calculated risks when appropriate
• Participate in personal growth opportunities, and attend trainings designed to enhance capacity to bring new skills and ideas to the job and the organization
• Work to continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the service or product being delivered
• Demonstrate support for team efforts by accepting new roles and responsibilities, and helping others achieve objectives
• Value diversity; demonstrate an awareness of differences; demonstrate sensitivity, and adapt behaviors and communication to accommodate these differences

GENERAL COMPETENCIES
Citywide - Every employee in this position is accountable to:

• Establish effective interpersonal relationships through honest, open communication and follow-through on commitments
• Recognize personal strengths and weaknesses, and target areas for personal self-development
• Demonstrate initiative in performing job tasks
• Exhibit problem-solving skills leading to sound judgment and quality decisions
• Achieve goals, and handle assigned workload and new assignments effectively; demonstrate an ability to work independently
• Communicate effectively with individuals and groups using clear and concise verbal and written communications
• Demonstrate accountability for work, and take ownership in job performance
• Demonstrate concern for the accuracy and quality of work; take steps to correct mistakes and improve the overall product

Job Specific - Every employee in this position must be able to:

• Communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively, orally and in writing, to technical and non-technical audiences
• Apply research and analytical techniques to identify and implement practical solutions to organizational, administrative, and other City programs and services
• Demonstrate the ability to learn and use a variety of computer programs for data acquisition and management, including: GIS/ ESRI-ArcMap software, City modeling software, Utility Billing CIS, JD Edwards, and Microsoft Office products - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Work independently and effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously; the employee must be able to prioritize and manage time effectively to meet deadlines, communicate schedule changes, and appropriate/allocate time within the work hours available to meet deadlines

Leadership - Every employee in this position is accountable to:

• Foster a participatory organizational climate that is open, positive, reinforcing, and supportive
• Encourage employees to be accountable for their work and take ownership in what they do
• Demonstrate leadership and courage by making or supporting decisions that reflect the organizational mission and goals even when the decision may be unpopular to some
• Demonstrate collaboration and conflict resolution skills with other departments and employees
  
  

JOB SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS

Essential Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities, and Tasks
Lead PWU’s water demand management (conservation/efficiency) programs and coordinate other department’s similar effortsManage PWU’s Water Supply Plan that includes long-term demand and supply forecasting efforts and characterizing the impacts of ongoing land development on those factors in coordination with the Community Services departmentCoordinate PWU’s drought response actions and updates to the City’s Drought Management PlanParticipate in Community Services’ Planning and Building development review processes, including performing all aspects of calculating, communicating, and charging water and sewer tap feesAcquire, manipulate, and analyze large quantities of water and sewer data to be used by a variety of City staff for planning, financial analysis, and state regulatory purposesRepresent PWU in inter-departmental conversations regarding water supply, water efficiency, tap fees, state legislation, and the City of Westminster in external conversations on similar topics (e.g., local, regional, and national organizations and/or conferences)Maintains regular and punctual attendance Other Duties and Responsibilities
Incumbent is accountable for all duties of this job, and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City’s discretion.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS/PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Education, Experience, Skills, Formal Training, Licenses, and Certifications
Water Resources Analyst
Required :

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in public administration, business administration, water resources, environmental sciences, engineering, natural sciences, or related field
• One (1) to three (3) years of progressively responsible, professional level experience with acquiring/analyzing data, and performing financial/budget analyses and reporting
• One (1) to three (3) years of progressively responsible, professional level experience with grant, State and Federal funding opportunities
• Advanced proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications including the ability to create analytical spreadsheets and models in Microsoft Excel
• Valid driver’s license and maintain a safe driving record for the duration of employment

Preferred :

• Master’s degree in public administration, business administration, water resources, environmental sciences, engineering, natural sciences, or related field
• Public sector experience

Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and skills, may be considered.
Physical Requirements
Work is sedentary in nature and requires sufficient physical stamina and strength for:

• Constant sitting to perform daily tasks; occasional walking through a multilevel facility to retrieve information; frequent standing, sometimes for extended periods
• Frequent squatting, reaching above shoulder, and twisting to file documents and lift supplies and material; occasional bending, kneeling, climbing, balancing, and reaching below shoulder to store documents, material, and supplies
• Constant light grasp, fine manipulation, and handling to perform daily duties; occasional firm grasp to safely use equipment
• Frequent lifting, carrying, and pushing and/or pulling of up to 15 pounds to move material and supplies; occasional lifting and pushing and/or pulling of up to 25 pounds with dollies and carts

Senior Water Resources Analyst:
The Senior Water Resources Analyst position requires the same experience and education levels as the Water Resources Analyst, in addition to a minimum of three (3) years as a Water Resources Analyst or related experience (three (3) or more years). The Senior Water Resources Analyst must also demonstrate an increased level of proficiency and knowledge in all Water Resources Analyst duties.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is primarily performed indoors with infrequent field and off-site meetings, conferences, or inspections. Indoor work involves sitting for extended periods in an office environment with frequent exposure to distractions and interruptions created in a multipurpose work environment. Outdoor work requires the ability to stand and walk on uneven terrain in various conditions. Work entails exposure to periods of high activity and stress under demanding conditions. The position requires a great deal of communication with city employees, the public, and outside agencies as well as clear articulation of information in presentations and on the phone. May be required to use personal vehicles to travel to and from meetings and other locations throughout the city and metro area. Occasional evening or weekend events for improved public participation and outreach may be required.
Required Materials and Equipment
Computers, keyboards, calculators, telephones, audio-video equipment, and standard office equipment.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Background checks will include employment references and criminal history, and when applicable, credit check, driver license record, and education verification
• Drug screen
• Must be legally entitled to work in the United States

The City of Westminster, Colorado, is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and aims to have its workforce reflect the community.

The City of Westminster offers a comprehensive benefit package including:

• Health and Dental
• Flexible Spending
• Pension/Retirement Plans
• Term Life Insurance
• Long-term Disability
• Survivor Benefits
• Wellness Program
• Leave program that provides for vacation, holidays, sick leave, major illness, on the job injury, and administrative reasons
• Career Development Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

For a more detailed overview of our Exempt and Administrative Officer benefit package:
Benefit Package

The City of Westminster does not participate in the Social Security system. In lieu of Social Security contributions, the city contributes to a 401(a) defined contribution plan on your behalf.

401(a) Contribution Rates:
Employee Mandatory Contribution: 11.5% of your base pay. Contributions are pre-tax and fully vested.
Employer Contribution: 12% of your base pay.

Employer Contribution Vesting Schedule

• Less than 3 years - 0%
• 3 to 4 years - 60%
• 4 to 5 years - 80%
• Over 5 years - 100%
• For employees age 55 and older, the employer contributions are 100% vested

The City of Westminster provides employees with innovative and practical ways to improve their commute through two key features, EcoPass and Commute Benefits powered by Commutrics. EcoPass provides unlimited trips on RTD's core transit services and Commute Rewards allows you to record your trips and get rewards based on your commute mode.

Closing Date/Time: 5/25/2026 8:30 AM Mountain

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• City of Westminster, Colorado

• 303-658-2150

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