Climate Change Adaptation Planner Associate/Planner

Minimum Requirements-Planner Associate
Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Planning, Natural Resources, Business
  Administration, Environmental Sciences or a related field.
• No related work experience required.
• Any equivalent combination of certifications, education, or experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities for the position.

Licenses, Registration, and Certifications

• Must be able to possess and maintain a valid Class ‘R’ Colorado driver’s license and have a
  satisfactory driving record – Recreation section only.

Minimum Qualifications-Planner
Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Planning, Natural Resources, Business Administration, Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of related work experience.
• Any equivalent combination of certifications, education, or experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities for the position.

Licenses, Registration, and Certifications

• - Recreation section only.

Recommended qualifications to be successful in this role:

• In-depth knowledge of water resource management, climate change science, and climate change adaptation strategies
• Strong project management abilities
• Either or both of (1) ability to perform technical analysis with varying data types, and/or (2) ability to interpret technical analysis results and apply them to specific projects and programs
• Strong interpersonal skills including demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects in a collaborative team environment, resolve conflicts, and negotiate with multiple workgroups or organizations
• Strong communication skills including being comfortable presenting in front of large and small groups
• Workshop facilitation and meeting facilitation skills
• Cover Letter preferred**

Position Summary

The Water Resource Strategy Division of Denver Water is currently seeking a qualified candidate to provide important assistance as a Planner Associate/Planner in the Water Resource Planning group. The Planner Associate/Planner is primarily responsible for supporting the Climate Change Adaptation Program, and will also support additional long-range water resource planning and recycled water planning efforts as needed. In supporting the Climate Change Adaptation Program, the Planner Associate/Planner will assist in mainstreaming climate change adaptation throughout Denver Water to ensure that all Denver Water business functions can adapt to current and future climate change threats. This includes working across water resource strategy, engineering, finance, employee health and safety, emergency management, asset management, and human resources. The Planner Associate/Planner will also engage externally with Denver Water’s extensive network of local, regional, and national partners who collaboratively work to advance climate adaptation in the water sector.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position may have formal supervisory responsibilities over other employees.

• If the position will supervise, career progression is not an option.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead complex technical research and analysis of interactions between water supply, water demand, climate change, demographics, and policy.
• Manage the implementation of planning-oriented projects
• Analyze and interpret specialized models that simulate future water supply and demand scenarios.
• Lead special and periodic studies in capital program development in relation to climate change adaptation.
• Compile and interpret analytical data in studies of costs and feasibility of climate change adaptation projects
• Research and prepare oral/written reports, and recommendations
• Perform complex technical environmental work and analysis. Design and conduct environmental studies.
• Perform related work as required.

Climate Change Adaptation Planner: Supports the Climate Change Adaptation Program by developing and implementing strategies and projects to address climate change impacts on Denver Water's business functions. Conducts assessments and analysis to identify climate vulnerabilities in water supply, watersheds, assets, and operations, integrates climate change considerations into policies, plans, and operational procedures, and provides training and resources to staff. Additionally, assists in general long-range water resource planning, recycled water planning initiatives, and one-water planning. Also represents Denver Water in regional and national collaborative climate change adaptation efforts, shares knowledge through presentations, and stays informed about the latest developments in climate adaptation.