Contract Water Resouces Assistant Position Available In Fulton, Georgia

JOB LOCATION

Aurora, Colorado 80016-2946 City of Aurora, Colorado It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we’re growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4

Values of:

Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply. Why Work for Aurora? Make a difference in the lives of real people every day Diverse community Competitive total compensation package Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan Light rail station minutes away On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement Access to innovation workspaces

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The hiring range for this position is $23.21 – $29.10/hourly The deadline to submit applications is July 20, 2025. Please note, The City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first come, first-serve basis; as soon as we determine to have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice. This is classified as VHNE (Variable Hour Non-Benefit Employee), where the selected candidate will work 20 – 29 hours per week. This position does not provide medical benefits. This position earns sick leave in accordance with the Healthy Families and Workplace Act.

OVERVIEW OF POSITION / DEPARTMENT

Aurora Water’s mission is to enhance and protect the quality of life for Aurora citizens by providing safe, dependable and sustainable water, sewer and stormwater services, today and in the future. The Water Resources Assistant will assist the Water Resources team within the Water Supply and Demand Division to implement the Water Court Files Archive Project. The Contract Assistant will first establish a Standard Operating Procedure for the outsourced scanning of water court records that are currently held by the City Clerk’s Office and perform quality control and reception of the scanned electronic files into an archival SharePoint library. Concurrently with those functions, the Contract Assistant will also perform technical document review in order to consolidate, reassemble, and write summary memorandums of significant case actions and integrated historic water resources projects with appropriate citations to documents in the archive. The Contract Assistant will be expected to collaborate with the City Clerk’s Office, the Aurora Water Business Systems Technology Team, and the Water Supply and Demand Division to perform quality assurance, write accurate technical memos, and formally archive selected records. This position has a rolling start and will begin once a qualified candidate is hired. Due to the type of work and potential for hybrid work, the candidate will be expected to develop project milestones and provide weekly status updates to the Project Lead. The position is for a one year time frame. The candidate will be expected to work up to 20 hours, but no more than 29 hours, a week through out the course of the contract. This position is located at Aurora Water SEAM building at least two days per week. 26791 E. Quincy Ave, Aurora, CO 80016.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Work closely with the Water Resources Project Lead to implement the Water Court Files Archive Project Draft and finalize an archival process Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for outsourced scanning Coordinate with the City Clerk’s Office to manage a significant physical document inventory and perform an iterative retrieval process of boxed records Perform technical document review, disciplined indexing, and file reassembly Assist in data review and process workflow documentation Function independently as the primary communication point between the Aurora Water Business Systems Technology Team, the outsourced scanning operations, and the Water Resources Project Lead Perform final quality assurance and quality control of scanned files Work with the Water Resources Project Lead to formally receive, upload, and approve scanned files into the Water Court Files Archive Draft analytical memos that summarize the procedural histories of certain water rights cases and projects within the Water Court Files Archive Associate Water Court File Archives with their respective projects and historical lands Assist in the archiving of historical ditch company records Perform additional duties as assigned This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Education:

High School Diploma or GED Current enrollment in a college level or post-graduate level water resources, environmental, engineering, or law program with a college or university, or a degree in one of these directly related disciplines

Preferred Education:

Paralegal certificate or current enrollment in graduate-level coursework related to law, water resources, engineering, or environmental science

Experience:

Two (2) years of experience working in a professional environment, including the handling of complex legal documents or agreements, review of technical reports, and/or completing analytical research projects

Preferred Experience:

Experience with Colorado water law and/or Water Court process and documentation

Knowledge:

Colorado water law and Water Court procedures, particularly in relation to water rights adjudication and case documentation Records management principles, document control, and archival practices Technical writing and memo formatting standards, including proper citation methods for legal and historic records Standard office software and file management platforms, especially Microsoft SharePoint Data quality assurance and scanning procedures for converting physical documents into digital archives Knowledge of Public Land Survey System (PLSS) is preferred

Skills:

Strong technical writing and editing skills, with the ability to synthesize large volumes of technical and legal information into clear, concise summary documents Excellent organizational and time management skills, including the ability to manage multiple concurrent workflows with attention to detail Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) and document indexing tools or systems Effective interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate interdepartmentally with staff at all levels as well as external vendors Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, particularly when analyzing complex legal records or reconciling fragmented documentation

Abilities:

Enthusiasm for court procedure, water law, and real property Demonstrable ability to learn quickly and accumulate actionable knowledge from training Ability to develop and document a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for a technical and procedural process involving multiple internal and external stakeholders Ability to independently manage assigned tasks and serve as a liaison between multiple departments, project leads, and vendors Ability to conduct detailed document reviews and archival research with a high degree of accuracy and accountability Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive or proprietary information with professionalism Ability to adapt to changing project needs and perform duties with minimal supervision while maintaining high standards of quality control

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid Colorado driver’s license with a good driving record

Essential Personnel:

When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the city, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel

Physical Demands:

Light physical work which may require the ability to lift a maximum of 25 pounds at a time with assistance Frequent hand/eye coordination for operation of office equipment Vision for reading and interpreting reports and data analysis and preparation Frequent speech communication, hearing and listening to maintain communication with coworkers and employees within other divisions

Equipment Used:

Frequently uses standard office equipment including computers, telephones, scanners, and copy/fax machines This position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment For Veterans preference: Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application. The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission. Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace. A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.

Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References:

As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check. Applicants selected for safety-sensitive positions are required to complete and pass a drug screening as a condition of employment. Safety sensitive positions include Civil Service positions within Police and Fire Departments and positions where their job responsibilities have direct and substantial responsibility that would impact the health and safety of others. Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies. Why Work for Aurora? Competitive total compensation package Rich benefits package with low employee costs Generous paid-time-off program (Vacation, Sick and Personal leaves) Retirement pension plan Rewarding public sector work impacting a large and diverse community Growing city and employee population Expansive perk benefits such as free Recreation Center Membership, wellness programs, tuition assistance, career advancement, performance bonus programs, etc. On-site fitness center and wellness programs Remote work opportunities Benefits & Retirement – City of Aurora (auroragov.org) Please show all your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application. Leaving blanks or omitting previous employment may result in your disqualification from employment. City policy requires that selected candidates provide documentation in the form of official transcripts of the highest level of education attained by the candidate that is listed on their application materials. The City of Aurora requires all applicants for employment, who are offered positions with the City, to undergo a thorough criminal background check, drug testing for safety sensitive position and possible credit check for select positions. All job applicants shall be asked to electronically consent to or sign a release authorizing a criminal background check and submit a urine sample for the purpose of testing for a wide variety of prohibited and/or controlled substances. Please click the following link to access the summary of your rights. Applicants who hold a Commercial Driver’s License will also be required to undergo alcohol testing using an Evidential Breath Testing Device.

Note:

The recent legalization of recreational marijuana by the state of Colorado does not change the city’s policy. Applicants who test positive for marijuana during a pre-employment drug test will not be hired, and will be ineligible to be employed with the city for one year. The City of Aurora uses E-Verify to determine if employees are legally eligible to work in the United States. Know your rights! The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. No applicant for employment or employee shall be discriminated against because of age, race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability or military status. The City shall develop and maintain a plan for diversity. Through its staff, the City shall periodically analyze its employment related practices and its plan for diversity to ensure compliance with this policy. If you need assistance or reasonable accommodation for completing this application, please feel free to contact our office at: 303-739-7225 or visit us at 15151 E. Alameda Pkwy., Suite 3500, Aurora, CO 80012. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4

Values of:

Integrity Respect Professionalism Customer Service And we welcome all who share these values to apply.