Upper Gunnison River
Water Conservancy District
Mission: To be an active leader in all issues affecting the water resources of the Upper Gunnison River Basin.
Teresa Golden
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: SEASONAL WATERSHED RESTORATION TECHNICIAN OPENINGS. APPLY TODAY!
The Upper Gunnison River Water Conservancy District (District) is seeking two temporary seasonal restoration technicians to help implement projects for the Wet Meadows Program and other District projects as assigned. These positions will be responsible for implementing various restoration treatments within the District’s watershed boundary.
Crew members must be comfortable working in remote field settings, operating 4WD vehicles over rugged terrain, doing physically intense labor, and working in conditions where there are ticks, mosquitoes, and extreme weather conditions. Qualifications and Wages:
Bachelor’s degree or current enrollment in hydrology, natural resource management, watershed management, or related field is required. Hourly pay is $21.00 per hour.
To Apply:
Please submit a cover letter, resume and two references to: aaulenbach@ugrwcd.org or mail to: Wet Meadows Project Director, Upper Gunnison River Water Conservancy District, 210 West Spencer Avenue, Suite A, Gunnison, CO 81230. Applications are due by 5 p.m. on March 20, 2026. For a complete job description, please select the buttton below:
Apply by 3/20/26
GUNNISON BASIN WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PLANNING
Learn about the importance of Watershed Management Planning here and watch the video.
Check out the UGRWCD WILDFIRE WATERSHED HAZARD ASSESSMENT AND ZONES OF CONCERN documents on our Watershed Management Program page. These assessments were released by J W Associates in February 2023.
"Water is the lifeblood of the economy and community in the upper Gunnison Valley. Make sure that you are a part of shaping its future for decades to come."
