Technical and Water Policy Analyst
Western Resource Advocates, a regional non-profit conservation organization in Boulder, Colorado protecting the West’s land, air, and water, seeks a technical and policy analyst for our Smart Water project. This project pursues creative solutions for meeting growing human water demands in ways that minimize impacts to western rivers.
This position involves technical analysis, report writing, and conservation advocacy on municipal water use in Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, Nevada, and Arizona, including conservation programs and policies, municipal ordinances, and water rate structures. Duties include but are not limited to: analysis of supply-side issues, including agriculture-to-urban transfers, re-use, aquifer storage and recovery, proposed structural projects, and climate change. There will be collaboration with local and national conservation organizations, water utilities, local decision makers, and citizen volunteers.
Applicants should have at least a Master’s degree in an appropriate field and at least five years professional experience, or an equivalent combination of skills and experience. A solid knowledge and experience of water use and demand is essential, as are excellent research, analytical, writing, interpersonal, and strong public speaking skills. A good sense of humor is helpful, and some travel is required.
The analyst will be based in Boulder, Colorado. Salary in the $45,000/year range with excellent benefits.
E-mail cover letter, résumé, references, and a short writing sample to andria@westernresources.org by November 1. www.westernresourceadvocates.org
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