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ENNR08-2024-00694-Seasonal Hydrographer Commissioner-Powell

Salary

$27.13 Hourly

Location

Powell, WY

Job Type

Permanent Part-time

Job Number

2024-00694

Department

037-Water Division III

Opening Date

04/25/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

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Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

This seasonal position conducts the administration of water rights; acts as front line contact for the public in assigned area, enforcing water law and administration; collects and provides water data and water rights information as requested; consults with water users and applicants explaining laws, policies, practices and procedures.

Human Resource Contact: Kelly Joppa / 307-777-6036 / kelly.joppa@wyo.gov

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.

• Responsible for water administration in assigned water Districts.

• Mediates disputes among water users.

• Maintains gaging stations.

• Manages assigned inspections and reports for State Engineer's Office.

• Makes frequent flow measurements.

• Inspects dams periodically, with primary emphasis on safety.

• Researches water right information in Cheyenne and county courthouses.

• Indexes and maps water rights in assigned districts.

• Inspects water use facilities for permit compliance.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

Preference will be given to candidates with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in an environmental or natural science field OR 3 or more 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.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of Wyoming water law; rules, regulations, policies, procedures and business practices of the State Engineer's Office and Board of Control; 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; complex mathematical computations; maps and records interpretation.

• Ability to work with a variety of people, agencies and associations to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals and to build relationships with those you work with; deal with entities in difficult and complex situations to achieve resolution or compliance with laws and/or rules and regulations; present and convey information clearly and concisely to groups or individuals verbally, electronically and/or in writing to ensure they understand the information.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (typically in The Sciences)

Experience:

0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in The Sciences) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Natural Resources Technician

OR

Education & Experience Substitution:

3-5 years of progressive work experience (typically in The Sciences) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Natural Resources Technician

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Position requires the 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.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt

• This is an AT-WILL position and is appointed by the Governor, pursuant to Wyoming Statute 41-3-602 and 9-1-202.

• This is a seasonal position and may work up to full-time hours from April 1 through October 31 each year.

• The mission of the Wyoming State Engineer's Office and Board of Control is to provide for the general supervision and protection of both inter-and intra-state water of this state, including the appropriation, distribution and application to beneficial use of water as provided under the prior appropriation doctrine while maintaining the flexibility within that framework to meet the changing needs of the citizens of Wyoming.

Supplemental Information

037-State Engineer's Office - Water Division IV

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