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Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Training & development
Tuition assistance
Vision insurance
Wellness resources

EXEMPT: Yes
CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time

REPORTS TO: Public Works & Engineering Director
DEPARTMENT: Engineering

HIRING RANGE: $115,599-$155,000 / ANNUALLY DOQ
SALARY RANGE: $115,599-$174,000/ ANNUALLY

Why Join the Town of Frederick

Frederick is a growing and evolving community with meaningful opportunities ahead. This role offers the chance to shape critical infrastructure strategy, influence long-term sustainability, support responsible growth, and build strong regional partnerships that will impact the Town for years to come. You will join a team focused on strengthening operations, improving alignment, and building for the future. This is a role for someone who wants to contribute at a high level and help a community thoughtfully plan for what comes next.

What We Are Looking For

The Town of Frederick is seeking a strategic, technically strong, and forward-thinking Water Resources Manager to help lead one of the Town’s most critical service areas. This is a high-impact role responsible for advancing Frederick’s short and long-term water resource strategy, including water supply, conservation, capital planning, growth coordination, and regional partnerships.

Reporting to the Public Works & Engineering Director, the Water Resources Manager will lead the Town’s Water Resources Division and play a central role in protecting, planning, and positioning Frederick’s water future. This position oversees the Town’s water rights portfolio, water supply accounting, compliance with decrees and contracts, water resource planning, development review, and water-related capital initiatives. The role also serves as a key liaison with legal counsel, engineering consultants, regional partners, developers, and the public.

We are looking for someone who brings a strong understanding of Colorado water resources and can operate effectively at both the strategic and operational level. The ideal candidate will have the judgment, technical depth, and communication skills to guide complex water issues in a fast-growing community.

What You Will Do

· Lead and manage the Town’s Water Resources Division, including staff supervision, performance management, and team development

· Oversee the Town’s water rights portfolio, including water use, accounting, compliance, and strategic planning

· Develop and guide Town strategy related to water supply, conservation, drought response, and long-term reliability

· Support the Town’s growth and development through water system planning, development review, and infrastructure buildout coordination

· Partner across departments to align water resources strategy with community growth, operations, sustainability, and capital priorities

· Coordinate the management of water-related infrastructure, including reservoirs, pipelines, and ditches

· Represent the Town in regional partnerships, meetings, and multi-year water resource initiatives

· Lead water-related capital planning and support the Town’s role in regional supply, delivery, and treatment investments

· Manage contracts and support water court activities in coordination with legal counsel and consultants

· Ensure compliance with state water administration requirements and applicable decrees and contractual obligations

· Help guide rate and fee studies, procurement efforts, budget planning, and long-term financial modeling related to water resources

· Serve as a key point of communication for stakeholders, residents, business partners, HOAs, Town boards and commissions, and the Board of Trustees

· Lead and support public communication related to water issues, priorities, and community impacts

· Respond to local and regional emergencies as needed

Minimum Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Natural Resource Management, or a related field

· At least 5-7 years of relevant experience in water resources, water rights, utility planning, or a closely related area

· At least 3 years of supervisory or leadership experience

· Experience with budgeting and water rights administration

· Knowledge of hydrology and Western water law

Preferred Qualifications

· Colorado Professional Engineer license, or ability to obtain

· Experience working with regional river basins

· Expertise in drought planning and water modeling

· Experience working with partners and providers in Northern Colorado and the basins represented in the Town’s water portfolio

· Strong collaboration, and public communication skills

Benefits

· Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

-80-90% employer subsidized (medical insurance as low as $80 per month, max cost of $380 a month for employee + family)

-$0 deductible plan options,

· Vacation beginning at 234 hours per year + 80 hours of Sick time

· 11 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday

· Up to 10% retirement match

· Employer paid Life and Disability insurance

· Up to 12 weeks of Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)

· Up to $3,000 continued education stipend annually

Additional Benefits and Perks

· Voluntary benefits including Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity

· Town subsidized position related membership or affiliation dues

· Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

· Free golf at our golf course

· Free membership to the Carbon Valley Recreation Center

· Access to the Town's gym facility

Working Conditions

This position includes both office and field work and may involve standing, walking, lifting, and exposure to outdoor weather and operational environments. The position may also require response during local or regional emergency situations.

ADAAA Accommodations

The Town of Frederick is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we 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 Lori Trejo at LTrejo@FrederickCO.gov or by phone at 720-382-5583.

The Town of Frederick is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, ancestry, religion, creed, national origin, gender, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status. The Town complies with the Civil Rights Act of 1964, related Executive Orders 11246 and 11375, Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 402 of the Vietnam Era Veteran's readjustment Act of 1974, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, and all civil rights laws of the State of Colorado. Accordingly, equal opportunity of employment shall be extended to all persons and the Town shall promote equal opportunity and treatment through fair and equitable hiring practices. The Town of Frederick Administration Building is located at 401 Locust Street, Frederick, CO 80530.

Compensation: $115,599.00 - $155,000.00 per year

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The Town of Frederick is centrally located along the northern section of Colorado’s beautiful Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. Frederick has experienced unprecedented population growth in the last decade, but has managed to hold onto its small town charm. In 2019, Frederick was named the safest mid-sized city in Colorado, and USA Today named Frederick the best place to live in the State of Colorado. We strive to be an employer of choice in the northern metro Denver area by offering our employees a rich benefits package, competitive pay, and a diverse and inclusive culture. We consider ourselves a family. We love to have fun, we empower each other to do our best every day, and we reach out to help each other whenever help is needed. We are dedicated to providing friendly, efficient and innovative services and programs that serve to enrich the lives of our residents.

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