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TheDNRCis actively seeking experienced Dam Engineers and Canal Engineers to provide engineering design and support services for Department owned State Water Projects.
This position is eligible for a $6000 sign on bonus.
Selected candidate may be eligible to receive relocation expenses per DNRC Moving and Relocation policy.
This position has pay levels.Starting pay will be set based on education and experience. You may be eligible to move up within the pay levels during your employment based on the criteria outlined in the Performance Matrix.
DNRC Professional Engineer Performance Matrix Pay Levels
Level 1 $43.43
Level 2 $45.43
Level 3 $47.43
The State of Montana specifically DNRC Water Resource Divisions State Water Projects Bureau administers the operation maintenance management and rehabilitation of 19 Water Storage Projects including 23 dams and over 250 miles of irrigation canals. This position is within the Bureaus Project Management Section and is focused on repairing and rehabilitating existing water conveyance structures.
Work Unit Overview:
The principal function of the State Water Projects Bureau is to operate and maintain stateowned water projects that provide water storage irrigation water delivery flood control recreation and other natural resource and public benefits. The Rehabilitation Section provides for the continued safe operation of stateowned irrigation systems by facilitating rehabilitation projects implementing repairs coordinating maintenance and operation activities and assisting water users associations.
Job Overview:
Personnel in this position provide civil engineering expertise and project management for the Project Rehabilitation Section within the State Water Projects Bureau. This position requires licensure as a Montana Professional Engineer. Engineering disciplines inherent to the position include geotechnical hydrologic hydraulic mechanical structural and economics. Experience in surveying technical writing and construction is preferred. Knowledge in these disciplines is used to identify operational issues develop rehabilitation alternatives design repair projects pursue financial resources produce contracts manage consultants and construction contractors and work with private state and federal entities.
State Water Projects design work requires a strong engineering background including formal education specialized training and design experience specifically related to dams and water conveyance systems.Designs often require a creative customized approach because each water project is unique.
Essential Functions (Major Duties or Responsibilities):These job functions are the essential duties of the position and are not allinclusive of all the duties that may be assigned to the incumbent.
These job functions are the essential duties of the position and are not allinclusive of all duties that may be assigned to the incumbent.
Ideal applicants should have experience with engineering design and project management that is applicable to water conveyance systems. This typically includes experience in the fields of hydraulic hydrologic geotechnical and structural engineering.
Benefits:
Live and play inHelena Montanawhich is located in the beautiful Rocky Mountains and sits halfway between Yellowstone National Park and Glacier National Park. Montana offers an abundance ofrecreational opportunitiesincluding camping fishing hunting as well as world class mountain biking and hiking.
These are just a few of our other benefits:
*This position may be covered by aVoluntary Employee Beneficiary Association (VEBA)
Application and Selection Process: The DNRC may include the following factors in determining whether an applicant meets the qualifications of a position vacancy by: State of MT application form cover letter current resume educational requirements structured interview a performance test jobrelated reference checks jobrelated work experience jobrelated past and current performance.
Required Application Materials:
HELPFUL HINT: You must check the relevant document box to ensure your attachments are uploading correctly to the specific application.
The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agencys HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):
The required knowledge skills and abilities are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering; specialized training in water project designs construction methods and materials; and at least two years of experience directly related to water resources design and construction or water project operation and maintenance.
Thorough knowledge of civil engineering fundamentals with specialization in water project structural design and construction hydraulics hydrology soil mechanics and water resources is required.
Special Information:
Eligibility to work:In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act the person selected must produce within three days of hire documents that show authorization to work in the United States. Examples of such documentation include a birth certificate or Social Security card along with a drivers license or other picture I.D. or a U.S. passport or a green card. The state of Montana does not sponsor Visas or Green Cards.
Required Experience:
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