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This seasonal position has part time hours that are used to conducts water rights administration; acts as front-line contact for the public in assigned area enforces water law and administration; collects and provides water data and water rights information as requested; consults with water users and applicants explaining laws and policies, practices, and procedures. The bulk of the water season for this position occurs between April 15th to October 31st, in which this position would have 10 to 15 hours of work per week.
Job Responsibility:
Conducts water rights administration
Acts as front-line contact for the public in assigned area enforces water law and administration
Collects and provides water data and water rights information as requested
Consults with water users and applicants explaining laws and policies, practices, and procedures
Responsible for water administration in assigned water Districts
Mediates disputes among water users
Maintains gaging stations
Manages assigned inspections and reports for the State Engineer's Office
Makes frequent flow measurements
Inspects dams periodically, with primary emphasis on safety
Research water rights information
Indexes and maps water rights in assigned districts
Inspects water use facilities for permit compliance
May operate State-issued vehicles equipped with monitored GPS
Works a varied schedule that may include overtime and weekends
Restricted annual leave between April 1st and September 30th annually to regulate water adequately
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree (typically in The Sciences)
0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in The Sciences) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Natural Resources Technician
OR 3-5 years of progressive work experience (typically in The Sciences) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Natural Resources Technician
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
Must successfully pass a background check
Nice to have:
Work experience in a regulatory occupation, agriculture, hydrology, ranch or farm irrigation, fieldwork, and data collection, engineering, or experience with water use as it relates to water resource management
Knowledge of Wyoming hydrology, water rights, water measurement techniques, practices and equipment
irrigation principles and practices
map reading and legal land descriptions
surveying principles
Skill in interpersonal, written, and verbal communications
managing resources
computer applications (database, spreadsheet, presentation, word processing, GIS software)
hydrologic data collection, interpretation, analysis, and reporting
use of a variety of hydrologic measuring and monitoring equipment and tools for data collection
stream gaging telemetry and measuring device installation and maintenance
What we offer:
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance