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Responsible for the water use and management decisions for a broad area of the State of Wyoming, in an assigned Water district. Trains, advises and directs staff regarding proper water rights administration, procedures, water law and agency rules and regulations.
Job Responsibility:
Administers water rights of the State according to law and rules and verifies water use is being accomplished in a beneficial way within the permit terms
Measures, monitors, regulates, documents and accounts for the use of available water supplies and makes daily determination of available supply and demand
Reduces and analyzes data collected and prepares it for publication
Researches, compiles and reports water right and water use information
Oversees the filling of reservoirs by tracking and accounting and assuring the stream flow is stored in priority and according to permitted amounts
Inspects water use facilities, structures and land under water right permits for permit compliance and adjudication
Conducts technical inspections of reservoirs for dam safety and detailed inspections of irrigation facilities to assure permit compliance
Indexes and maps water rights and the associated water use facilities within assigned districts
Meets with, confers with and counsels water resource users and mediates water rights disputes between appropriators
Meets and assists the public with inquiries regarding water rights and the filing of water rights applications
Respond to public requests for inspection of irrigation systems or structures, measuring devices, gaging stations and reservoirs
Installs, operates, designs and maintains stream gaging equipment
Trains, advises and directs staff regarding proper water rights administration, procedures, water law and agency rules and regulations
Reviews the work of subordinate employees for quality and accuracy
Provides technical expertise and training for staff regarding stream gauging equipment and operation, records reduction and processing, and principles and methods of accurate discharge measurements
Sets an example for staff in proper time management, prioritization of duties, and ethical practices
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree (typically in The Sciences)
1-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in The Sciences) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Natural Resources Analyst
OR 4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in The Sciences) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Natural Resources Analyst
Physical ability to hike, lift, wade, snowmobile and drive all terrain vehicles and work in unpredictable and inclement weather conditions in remote areas while working alone
Nice to have:
Preference may be given to applicants with a Bachelor's degree in an environmental or natural science field PLUS four years of work experience in a regulatory occupation, agriculture, hydrology, ranch or farm irrigation, field work and data collection, engineering or experience with water use as it relates to water resource management
Two years of experience supervising employees preferred
What we offer:
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance