DWR Dam Safety Engineer (PE II) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/newprint/5208569) Apply  DWR Dam Safety Engineer (PE II) Salary $107,076.00 - $158,172.00 Annually Location Weld County, CO Job Type Full Time Job Number PEA 00427 01/2026 Department Department of Natural Resources Division Division of Water Resources Opening Date 01/23/2026 Closing Date 2/16/2026 11:59 PM Mountain FLSA Determined by Position Primary Physical Work Address 1809 56 th Avenue, Greeley, CO 80634 Hiring Pay Rate Employees new to State Government will be paid on a bi-weekly basis. FLSA Status Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Department Contact Information Patrick.Gerity@state.co.us Type of Announcement A residency waiver has been granted for this announcement. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado. How To Apply Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed. + Description + Benefits + Questions Department Information This posting is open to both residents and non-residents of the State of Colorado. However, if you are selected and accept the position, you will be required to establish residence in the State of Colorado by your start date. Are you interested in investing in a career that makes a difference? Consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources. It’s our mission to manage and conserve Colorado’s natural resources for the benefit of people today – and tomorrow. That means we have to balance development with conservation so the state we all love provides similar opportunities for our children and their children. We invite you to explore our website athttps://dnr.colorado.gov/ to find out more about the work we do to manage Colorado’s natural resources for today – and tomorrow. The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. In addition to offering rewarding, meaningful work, we offer: + Medical and Dental plans + Strong, flexible retirement plans including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus pre-tax 401K and 457 plans + Paid life insurance + Short- and long-term disability coverage + Employee Wellness programs + Flexible Spending Accounts + Health Savings Accounts + 11 paid holidays per year plus generous vacation and sick leave + Flexible work schedule options and remote-work options + Career advancement opportunities throughout the State system Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to: https://studentloans.gov/myDirectLoan/pslfFlow.action#!/pslf/launch Division of Water Resources (DWR): State Engineer's Office Our mission is to administer the waters of the State to maximize lawful beneficial use, ensure that dams and water wells are properly constructed and safe, and provide information about water resources to the public. Division of Water Resources (https://dwr.colorado.gov/) The Dam Safety work unit’s primary purpose is life safety protection, specifically, to protect the citizens of Colorado from potential dam failure floods. Additionally, safeguarding the safety of dams ensures that water resources in reservoirs continue to be available as a vital life resource for the citizens of Colorado. Currently, over 2.1 million Coloradans live below dams within the potential dam failure inundation zone. Given the high consequences associated with this purpose, the work unit must be able to provide a high degree of assurance that the design, construction, performance, and operations of reservoir dams in the state has minimized the risk of potential dam failure(s). Organizationally, this specific position is structured under the Dam Safety Program as part the State Engineer's Office. The position has regional responsibility within Division 1 with a regional coverage area ofWater Districts 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 65 (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-DcFu3NJis4smjdyez1vlMVwFxKQHD5N/view) , based primarily out of the Greeley, CO region.     Description of Job This posting is open to both residents and non-residents of the State of Colorado. Expectations for obtaining Colorado residency and professional engineering licensure are included within this posting. This position is an individual contributor who acts as a staff authority and is immediately responsible for the safety of a high quantity of dams in a region with a high population at risk below the dams. This position exists to prevent the loss of life and property damage from the failure of dams by setting safe storage levels in reservoirs by inspection and engineering evaluation; to provide assistance to citizens of Colorado in the area of dam safety. Specific job duties include but are not limited to: + Dam Safety Engineer position completes inspection and assessment of jurisdictional dams per CRS 37-87-107, 109,125 to determine the safe storage level. Includes file review of historical data, field inspection of dam, advice to dam owner of findings and requirements at the completion of inspection, a written report and follow-up including letters, re-inspection of dam if necessary, or components of the dam such as the outlet conduit, operation of the gate works and inspection of repairs to the dam. Knowledge and skill requirements include, but are not limited to use of computer modeling; dam failure hazard evaluations, using Potential Failure Modes Analysis (PFMA) and consequence analysis to assess dam safety risk, flood hydrology, or statistical analysis of historical rainfall or snowmelt floods, geotechnical analysis of soils including seepage, slope stability analysis; hydraulic analysis of manmade/natural spillway channels and outlet structure systems; geologic/seismologic evaluation of hazards affecting reservoir rim and dam; and state law, regulations and policy. + Review design reports, plans & specifications for new dams or repair or modification of existing dams submitted by consulting engineers meeting Rule 4.10 for compliance with the dam safety rules and regulations, the C.R.S., and dam safety industry standard engineering principles and practices. Conduct meetings with owners, consulting engineers and contractors to discuss requirements for new dams and repairs, analyses or modifications to dams. Inspection of constructed work periodically from notice to proceed to completion of construction for conformance with approved plans and specifications. + Works to reduce the consequences of a dam emergency, incident or failure of dams through the application of Emergency Action Planning Rules, principles and activities. Review of Emergency Action Plans (EAP’s) submitted for High and Significant hazard dams. Assist dam owners and emergency managers with the creation, fabrication, and distribution of their EAP’s. Coordinate with State and Local Emergency Management partners before and during emergencies. Respond to dam safety emergencies including making critical emergency decisions regarding a potential dam failure. Participate in the response with emergency management resources to decrease the potential for the dam failure, and reduce the risk of loss of life and property damage in the event the failure cannot be prevented. + The dam safety engineer position must be proficient in engineering analysis methods required to independently evaluate and determine the safe reservoir storage level behind a dam. This includes using state-of-the-practice engineering methods to assess the consequences of sudden dam failure and assign a hazard classification to the dam. Determine the spillway adequacy of dams in terms of the Dam Safety Rules and Regulations. Conduct Comprehensive Dam Safety Evaluation (CDSE) Risk Analyses for high hazard dams including detailed file review, Potential Failure Mode (PFM) identification, screening, review, and analysis. Apply results to semi-quantitative risk categories and determine the appropriate actions to reduce the risks identified. Supporting analysis includes state of the practice methods in hydrology, hydraulics and geotechnical engineering. + Manage files for all dams in area of responsibility. Files are organized in a manner easily accessed by them and others for the purposes of review and/or digital scanning. Digital filing system is organized in a manner easily interpreted for access by them and others. Using existing tools such as Laserfiche and Adobe Acrobat Professional and protocols for a paperless workplace for all day-forward correspondence, reporting and documentation of activities to the greatest extent practicable. + Provide information and/or training and outreach to build stakeholder knowledge base and relationships related to dams to more effectively reduce dam safety risk statewide or regionally. The audience can vary from either individuals or in group settings, concerning all aspects of the Dam Safety Program. Topics include; Rules and Regulations, State Statutes, dam engineering principles and practices, available resources to dam owners, dam safety emergency response planning, tabletop mock failure exercises to walk through response plans with sheriffs and other first responders. Available audiences include: Dam owners, consulting engineers, state and local emergency response personnel, other State employees and the general public. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience: Current, valid licensure as a Professional Engineer from the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors. OR Professional Engineer Licensure in another state with the ability to get licensure in Colorado within six (6) months of hire. AND Two (2) years of professional experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position, one of which must have been as a licensed professional engineer. Substitutions: Appropriate education in addition to that required for the professional engineer license will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis Preferred Qualifications: + Current or former State experience relevant to this position. + Progressive experience conducting dam safety field inspections and evaluating safety of dams. + Experience utilizing Risk Informed Decision Making (RIDM) to support dam safety decision making (evaluation, design, construction, regulation). + Experience with engineering analyses and methods required to support dam evaluation and develop dam design documents (rehabilitation and new construction). This includes hydrologic, hydraulic, geological, geotechnical, and structural elements of civil engineering. + Experience overseeing design and construction of dam rehabilitation and/or new dam projects. + Experience with dam safety emergency planning and response. + Experience managing conflict with internal and external stakeholders. + Excellent public service and communication skills. + Experience with appropriate modelling and software analysis techniques to support dam safety assessment. + Proficiency with Google and Microsoft suites. The current work arrangement for this position is as follows: (Please note, this arrangement can be subject to change) + Hybrid: Business requirements for this position are expected to be a minimum of two days per week in the Greeley office. There will be an initial training period where the new hire will report primarily to the Greeley office until the new hire is proficient in their duties. The field vehicle available for use will be housed at the Greeley office. (This position will at times have a responsibility to report to work during emergencies, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.) Conditions of Employment: + Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify their application from the current position. (Please Note: Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with DNR). + Must be willing and able to possess and maintain a State of Colorado Driver's License + Must have and maintain valid licensure as a Professional Engineer in Colorado. + Applicants who do not have a current, valid licensure as a Professional Engineer from the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors will be required to obtain a Colorado license within six (6) months of hire as a condition of employment. + Must be a resident of Colorado by the start date of this position. + Must be prepared to defend and support actions and records in depositions or court testimony. + Must be able to address frequent and detailed inquiries from attorneys, professional engineers and hydrologists from government and private agencies. + Must be willing and able to respond to emergency dam safety situations on weekends, holiday, and evenings as needed. APPEAL RIGHTS: It is recommended that you contact the Human Resources Specialist listed below to resolve issues related to your possession of minimum qualifications. However, if you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director. An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email, US Mail, faxed or hand delivered within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action. For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board go tospb.colorado.govor refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, atspb.colorado.govunder Rules. Supplemental Information The Assessment Process + All applications received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed by an HR Specialist against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement. + Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process. Part of, or all of, the comparative analysis for this position will be a structured application review by Subject Matter Experts. + Resumes, cover letters and other attachments are not considered as part of initial reviews, therefore, it is important todocument in your application your education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications as outlined in the job announcement . + Please thoroughly answer all supplemental questions (if listed) since question responses may be evaluated for content, writing ability, spelling, grammar, and effective communication. + This recruitment may involve additional testing and/or exams to arrive at the top group for interviews. A salary range is posted for this position and any job offer is based upon a salary analysis to comply with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The salary analysis considers relevant experience, education, certifications, and state seniority as compared to others doing substantially similar work. While all offers are compliant with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, there is no guarantee an offer will be at the top of the posted range based on the salary analysis. Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. The Department of Natural Resources is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, dnr_hr_employeebenefits@state.co.us. ADAAA Accommodations Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact dnr_hr_employeebenefits@state.co.us at least five business days before the date that any accommodation will be required to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date. 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Toll–Free Applicant Support - Technical Help If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV at 855-524-5627, Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). The Human Resources Office will be unable to assist with technical issues. Helpful hints: If you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and close the document before you attempt to upload it. The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon. 01 Current and former State Personnel System employees who were disciplinarily terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or who were deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-5, Automatic Resignation) must disclose this information on the application. + I am not a current or former State of Colorado classified employee. + I am a current or former State of Colorado employee but have NEVER been disciplinarily terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-5, Automatic Resignation). + I am a current or former State of Colorado employee and have been disciplinarily terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-5, Automatic Resignation). NOTE: Failure to disclose this information and/or falsification of Application materials may result in being removed from consideration for this position. 02 Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose this information on the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify you application from the current position: 03 Did you upload your résumé and cover letter to this on-line application? + Yes + No 04 Part, or all, of the assessment for this position involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials. Please verify that you understand that the failure to include adequate information or attachments to your job application may affect your final score and/or prevent you from competing in any subsequent measures used to arrive at a top group of applicants. + Yes + No 05 If you are a veteran who is eligible for preference points, did you upload/attach your DD-214? Veterans who wish to seek disability preference points based on a service related disability must submit acceptable documentation to support your claim for veterans' preference (exclude specific/private medical information). + Yes + No + Not Applicable 06 Please describe your experience with Colorado's Rules for Dam Safety and Dam Construction: 07 Please describe your experience overseeing design and construction of dams, and completing safety inspections, including the number of years practicing in this field: 08 Please describe your experience with emergency planning and response as it relates to this dam safety position: 09 Please describe your engineering experience as it relates to this position and the preferred qualifications (i.e. hydrologic, hydraulic, geotechnical, and/or structural modeling analyses): 10 Please describe your experience using Risk Informed Decision Making (RIDM) processes to support dam safety decision making: 11 Please describe your experience working in a collaborative environment and assisting customers and/or public outreach: 12 This position requires valid licensure as a Professional Engineer. Please provide your license number and what state you are licensed in: 13 Do you have an intimate or familial relationship with anyone who works at DNR or DWR? 14 Do you or your family have any private interests that could result in a conflict of interest or perceived conflict of interest with the job duties of this position (such as personal water rights)? Required Question Employer State of Colorado Address See the full announcement by clicking the "Printer" icon located above the job title Location varies by announcement, Colorado, -- Website https://careers.colorado.gov/ Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email