Electrical Combo Inspector Position &
Fare Thee Well Tom Parry

The building department is pleased to announce the pending advertisement for a full-time electrical inspector position with the City of Aspen.  Please visit the City of Aspen website for full details about the position and how to apply: https://www.cityofaspen.com/183/Job-Opportunities
 
This position will fill the big shoes of the legendary Tom Parry, who served the construction community for 32 years as a dependable, competent and very experienced utility player on our field inspection team. In addition to his field experience, Tom is certified as a Plumbing, Mechanical and Commercial and Residential building inspector. The contractor community and the City will miss Tom (he helped cover family vacations and fishing trips) as he fades out of sight and into Mexico. His last official day is December 30.
 
Call to thank him for all he’s done for us and say “Adios”! 

City of Aspen Seeks Input on 50-Year Water Plan

Community input will help shape long-term plan for this shared resource

We recognize that in the development community there are many things to consider when approaching a building project including budget, schedule, building codes and so much more.  Our water department is currently undergoing one of its most important projects of the next few years: a strategic water planning project to provide a long-term reliable and sustainable water supply for the community. 
 
Our livelihoods and our lives rely on Aspen having a safe supply of water into the future for household and business needs, recreational, agriculture, and the environment
 
With climate change, a growing year-round population, increasing risk of wildfire and drought, and little water storage, it is essential for the City to actively plan and implement tactics for a safe and reliable water supply.
 
The water planning process, also referred to as Integrated Resource Planning (IRP) is a holistic approach to the management of water systems that combines supply, demand, quality, environmental protection and enhancement, financial planning, and public engagement.  Your community values are critical in helping to shape our water future.
 
Please join us on November 18 from 5 – 6 p.m. for a virtual community engagement meeting where you will learn about our past water history, the priorities for the future, and have opportunities to share your concerns and ideas.  You can register here and learn more about the project and share your ideas here.
 
Your input will help guide the final plan which will include these elements:

• Recommendations to increase reliability
• Balanced approach for supply & demand management
• Holistic and comprehensive alternatives analysis
• Adaptation and mitigation strategies
• Alignment with community values
• Pathway for management & investment decisions

The final report for the water plan is expected by mid-2021 and will be implemented after City Council approval.  We look forward to seeing you as your contribution is valued and important.