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Audit & Financial Reporting Officer
Berthoud, CO

Northern Water is seeking an Audit & Financial Reporting Officer to guide the audit and financial reporting process. Responsibilities include ensuring the accuracy of all financial statements and their compliance with current laws and regulations. This individual will coordinate annual audit plans, work with internal and external partners, and implement new accounting standards. The successful candidate will be detail oriented and perform accurate work in a timely manner. A thorough understanding of financial processes and governmental accounting is a must. An effective communicator and team player is needed for this fast-paced and changing environment.  

Grant Coordinator
Berthoud, CO

Northern Water is seeking a Grant Coordinator to play a pivotal role in bolstering the diverse programs and initiatives undertaken by the organization. This position includes researching, coordinating and pre-award planning, as well as post-award administration of grants, including those awarded by Northern Water to grantees. The successful candidate will enjoy working closely with many departments, supporting initiatives for water efficiency services, forest health, source water protection, post-fire recovery and infrastructure projects. 

Plant Electrician I
Grand Lake, CO

Northern Water is seeking a Plant Electrician I to join the Operations/Collection Systems Department in beautiful Grand Lake, CO. The Plant Electrician I will perform wiring, installation, maintenance and repair of lighting, heating, power and other electrical systems up to 600V. On-the-job training will assist in developing the skills necessary to perform work on large, rotating, medium voltage motors and auxiliary equipment in pump plants, dams, reservoirs, and other facilities throughout Northern Water’s boundaries.

Senior Application Developer
Berthoud, CO

Northern Water is seeking a Senior Application Developer to join the Information Technology Department. As a .NET Developer, you will be involved in design, development, coding, customization, configuration, testing, and deployment in support of enterprise solutions. In the .NET developer role, you will create software applications, train end-users, and provide immediate technical support. Success in this role will be exhibited by delivering functional and scalable software that greatly enhances users' speed, accuracy, and productivity. A passion for learning new skills is a must in this diverse technological environment. Based on the task assigned, the employee may work independently or as part of a development team. The successful candidate will have extensive experience with one or more programming languages or frameworks.  

Senior Water Quality Policy Specialist
Berthoud, CO

Northern Water is seeking a Senior Water Quality Policy Specialist. This is an exciting opportunity to grow or enrich a career in water quality policy. This individual will represent Northern Water in water quality related regulations workgroups, track emerging issues and contribute to Colorado water quality standards development. This role requires a skilled, strategic thinker who enjoys working on complex water quality policy issues, while thoughtfully representing Northern Water's interests in various regulatory forums. The ideal candidate will have a passion for policy, knowledge of the Colorado water quality regulatory framework, and be skilled at verbal and written communications. They will work well in collaborative and stakeholder group settings with an ability to maintain and enhance relationships with regulatory agencies and others in the water sector.

Water Efficiency Planner
Berthoud, CO

Northern Water is seeking a Water Efficiency Planner to promote water efficiency, implement sustainable water management and expand our outreach and impact. This individual will assist with developing and implementing conservation services that maximize the value of water used in residential, commercial and municipal settings. Focus areas include various end uses of water, cost-benefit analyses, landscapes, water loss and water smart development. Tasks involve coordinating stakeholder groups, outreach and program monitoring. The Water Efficiency Planner will research and report on local, regional, statewide and national water efficiency policy, laws, regulations and programs.