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About Denver Water
Denver Water is the largest water utility between the Mississippi River and the West Coast, managing more than 500,000 acre feet of water storage and serving more than one million customers through 2,500 miles of computer-controlled pipes. This municipal agency, owned by the citizens of Denver, employs over 1,000 people.
Denver Water has more than 300 job classifications, ranging from maintenance work at remote mountain reservoirs to water treatment and laboratory facilities, and pipeline installation and associated pressure regulation. These operational aspects of Denver Water's water system are supported by a variety of technical and professional staff, including business, engineering and legal professions.
Compensation and Benefits
Denver Water compensation is geared to attract and retain highly qualified individuals. Pay and benefits are kept competitive with those for similar jobs in the community. Denver Water takes pride in maintaining a competitive compensation philosophy. [Details on Employee Benefits (PDF*)]
Equal Employment Opportunity and
Non-Discrimination Policy
Denver Water is an equal opportunity employer. It prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age, military status, or marital status in making employment or business decisions. It also prohibits sexual harassment in the workplace or in its dealings with the public. The organization encourages and welcomes diversity of backgrounds in its work force. Denver Water complies with the Immigration Reform & Control Act (IRCA)
Recruitment, Selection, and Promotion
Recruitment, selection, appointment, and promotion at Denver Water is based on knowledge, skill and ability. Individuals with physical or mental disabilities are employed on the same terms and conditions as other applicants so long as they can perform the essential functions of the job being filled with or without reasonable accommodation, with no resulting undue hardship to Denver Water.
As part of the post-offer process, successful applicants will be required to complete a physical examination which includes a drug screen and a thorough background check, including criminal history, verification of education, work references.
Employment Application
A Denver Water application is required in order to be considered for a specific position–résumés are not accepted in lieu of applications. Applications will only be accepted for actual Denver Water job openings that are posted. No unsolicited applications will be accepted. Information regarding vacancies is available on Denver Water's job line at 303.628.6339 (updated weekly). To obtain an application you may visit our offices, call the Human Resources Department at 303.628.6300, or write to:
Denver Water Office of Human Resources
1600 W. 12th Avenue
Denver, CO 80204
You may also download an application by clicking here.
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