James Heath

Experience

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  TZA Water Engineers, Inc.

  Jan 2001 - Oct 2005

  Engineering Technician/Water Resources Engineer
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  J.R. Investing

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2004

  CEO

  Starting in 2001, I began investing in the stock market. In 2004, I purchased my first rental real estate property and started my business. Since then I have continued to gain knowledge and experience in how to invest in both equity and real estate markets. (This business is ongoing, even though it states I worked here from 2004-2004, just didn't want it cluttering up my engineering experience above).Investment Strategies Include: rental real estate, tax liens, stocks, options, bonds, and mutual funds. Show less

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  Leonard Rice Engineers, Inc.

  Oct 2005 - Jun 2007

  Staff Engineer
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  TZA Water Engineers, Inc.

  Jul 2007 - Aug 2009

  Water Resources Engineer/Partner
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  Water Resources of the West, LLC

  Jan 2010 - Sept 2010

  President

  Vision:Perpetuation of a precious Western resource – water.Mission:To provide water managers and water users expert services in the areas of water supply engineering, modeling, and planning.I am a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Colorado with experience in water supply engineering, modeling, and planning. I have been a key contributor on projects involving: - river basin modeling utilizing the State of Colorado’s Stream Simulation Model (StateMod);- development and implementation of proprietary models for water supply planning;- municipal water supply operations coordination;- hydrologic investigations of precipitation, surface water, and ground water supplies; and- water rights analyses.My passion is in helping water managers and water users plan for the future. The planning process includes the understanding and development of: 1) current conditions,2) desired future conditions, and3) the process of how to get from the current conditions to the desired future conditions.In the water resources planning process there is potential for these items to change due to outside influences (economic, political, climate, etc.). My skills are in the development and implementation of tools that allow for the evaluation of the above items while building in the flexibility that allows for quick reevaluation if and when things change. Show less

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  Colorado Division of Water Resources

  Oct 2010 - now

  This position exists to perform such functions and duties as specified by state statute and to carry out duties and orders of the State Engineer within the geographical area of Water Division Five. The position must guide and direct allocation and regulation of water supplies; oversee dam safety; oversee hydrographic measurements and publications to identify and quantify water supplies; oversee groundwater supplies and well use; enforce compliance with decrees, statutes, permits, rules and regulations, and interstate compacts; compile and make available official records of water use and official lists of water rights; and resolve disputes concerning water rights and use. Show less Continuing my efforts at the Colorado Division of Water Resources, I have taken on new responsibilities which have brought me to our Division 5 field office in Glenwood Springs within the Colorado River mainstem drainage basin. My past experience working on the Colorado River Mainstem Decision Support System (CMDSS) StateMOD model and as the Assistant Division Engineer in Division 3 (Rio Grande Basin) have given me the base knowledge of the Colorado River mainstem basin within Colorado along with the general understanding of the duties of the Division Engineer's office and both will serve me well in my new position. My position is to assist the Division Engineer in all aspects of the management of the Division 5 staff and duties as charged by statute and policy of the State Engineer including - setting priorities, day-to-day operations, acting in the stead of the DE when he is absent, resolution of disputes, water court case review and resolution, attendance at public meetings concerning water matters, and providing information to the public. Show less Continuing my efforts at the Colorado Division of Water Resources, I have taken on new responsibilities which have brought me to our Division 3 field office in Alamosa within the Rio Grande drainage basin. My experience managing and developing the Rio Grande Decision Support System (RGDSS) has given me the base knowledge of the Rio Grande basin within Colorado and will serve me well in my new position. My position is to assist the Division Engineer in all aspects of the management of the Division 3 staff and duties as charged by statute and policy of the State Engineer including - setting priorities, day-to-day operations, acting in the stead of the DE when he is absent, resolution of disputes, water court case review and resolution, administration of interstate compacts and water rights, attendance at public meetings concerning water matters, and providing information to the public. I will stay involved with the RGDSS modeling efforts in a reduced capacity and will continue to be involved in the promulgation of Groundwater and Irrigation Season Rules for Water Division No. 3 and directly involved in the administration of the rules. Show less

  • Division Engineer

    Jun 2021 - now

  • Lead Assistant Division Engineer

    Jan 2019 - Jun 2021

  • Assistant Division Engineer

    Apr 2014 - Dec 2018

  • Lead Modeler

    Oct 2010 - Apr 2014