Animas-La Plata Water Conservancy District
954 East 2nd Avenue STE 102
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-2659
NEW JOB POSTING: Management Services Consultant. See details at bottom of page below.
Background
The Animas-La Plata Water Conservancy District (ALPWCD) was formed on March 18, 1981 under the Water Conservancy Act as set forth in C.R.S. 37-45-102. The territory included within the boundaries of the District are divided into three subdivisions with Directors appointed from each.
Mission
The general purpose of the District includes, but is not limited to: “acquire and appropriate waters of the Animas and La Plata rivers and their tributaries and other sources of water supply by means of ‘works’ as defined in the ‘Water Conservancy Act’ and to divert, store, transport, conserve and stabilize all of said supplies of water for domestic, irrigation, power, manufacturing and other beneficial uses within and for the territory to be included in the District.”
The Animas-La Plata Water Conservancy District was one of the seven original sponsors of the ALP Project: The other sponsors included the Southern Ute Indian Tribe, Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, Navajo Nation, State of Colorado, La Plata Conservancy District in New Mexico, and San Juan Water Commission in New Mexico.
The project is managed by the ALP Operations, Maintenance and Replacement, Association, and includes representatives from the project participants. (ALPOM&R Association)
The City of Durango, La Plata West Water Authority, and Lake Durango Water Authority have all acquired ALP project supplies from the original allocation to the Animas-La Plata Water Conservancy District.
The City of Durango manages the recreational component of the project.
Management
The ALPWCD is governed by a 15-member Board of Directors. The Board adopts an annual budget based upon a mill levy. Directors are appointed to four-year terms by the Division 7 Water Judge based their experience and background on water issues. The present Directors, their positions on the Board, and current terms of office are as follows:
- Robert Wolff, President, Subdivision 2 (to March 2024)
- Kenneth Beegles, Vice President, Subdivision 3 (to March 2022)
- Gene Bradley, Secretary-Treasurer, Subdivision 2 (to March 2025)
- Tom Brossia, Director, Subdivision 2 (to March 2023)
- Lee Campbell, Director, Subdivision 3 (to March 2025)
- David Peters, Director, Subdivision 3 (to March 2025)
- Jordan Gillen, Director, Subdivision 1 (to March 2025)
- Jerry Schmitt, Director, Subdivision 1 (to March 2022)
- Mae Morley, Director, Subdivision 1 (to March 2023)
- Dan Huntington, Director, Subdivision 1 (to March 2023)
- Matt Isgar, Director, Subdivision 1 (to March 2025)
- Stephen Krest, Director, Subdivision 1 (to March 2025)
- David Liberman, Director, Subdivision 3 (to March 2025)
- Steve Ruddell, Director, Subdivision 3 (to March 2022)
- Deems Taylor, Director, Subdivision 1 (to March 2025)
Currently, the Board of Directors meets quarterly.
Meeting Dates and Notices:
November 17th, 2021 5:00pm
Meeting will be held at the Southwestern Water Conservation District Office
841 East Second Avenue
Durango, CO 81301
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Management Services Consultant
The Animas-La Plata Water Conservancy District is seeking a contract position for a Management
Services Consultant to coordinate and oversee the District’s day-to-day operations. The District was
formed in 1981 under the Water Conservancy Act in Colorado, to acquire and appropriate water of the
Animas and La Plata rivers for domestic, irrigation, and other beneficial uses. The District is governed by
a 15-member Board of Directors. The board meets quarterly, with additional budget meetings or special
meetings as needed. It is anticipated that the position of Management Services Consultant duties will
be approximately 200 to 400 hours per year with duties and hours varying by week and/or month
depending on demands and meeting schedules.
Duties: The contract Consultant duties will include, but may not be limited to: management and
oversight of the District operations under the supervision of the 15-member Board; coordination with
the administrative, consulting, and legal staff; preparation of board packet materials, agendas, and
meeting notices; representation at other water meetings such as the Basin Roundtable, Animas La Plata
Project Operations Committee, Colorado Water Congress, Water Information Program, and meetings
with State water officials. The General Manager will also be responsible for initial preparation and
review of the annual budget for discussion and approval by the Board; review and approval of invoices
for monthly payments; accounting of water purchases and sales of the District’s statutory allocation of
the Animas-La Plata Project; policy and by-law compliance and updates, and review of grant applications
for the use of District funds. The Animas-La Plata Water Conservancy District has an office space in
Durango, Colorado which will be open for scheduled meetings with the general public or water users or
providers.
Desired qualifications and experience: Four-year college degree in water policy, engineering, law,
agriculture, business management, or environmental sciences; work experience or background in the
management of a water district, taxing district, water or natural resources program, or water provider. A
combination of work experience and education can be substituted and will be evaluated on a case-bycase basis.
Contract and Compensation: Compensation and timing of payments to be negotiated with successful
candidate based on level of experience and education, with contract terms and conditions to be
reviewed on an annual basis.
Application Process: Please submit a Resume and cover letter to the Animas-La Plata Water
Conservancy District by electronic e-mail or by U.S. mail to the following address:
Animas-La Plata Water Conservancy District
954 East 2nd Avenue Suite 102
Durango, CO 81301
[email protected]
Applications must be received by October 30, 2021. The Animas-La Plata Water Conservancy District is
an Equal Opportunity Employer.