Seasonal Hydrographer Commissioner
Seasonal Hydrographer Commissioner
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26-07-2025
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Job Description
Description and Functions
Open Until FilledGENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Under limited supervision this SEASONAL position is responsible for the water use and management decisions for a broad area of the State of Wyoming in an assigned Water District. The State Engineers Office offers a competitive benefits package including Medical Dental and Life Insurance paid vacation sick leave and paid holidays. Benefits also include State Retirement and Deferred Compensation Program.
**Candidate will reside or be willing to relocate to Powell WY or the surrounding area within a reasonable distance for travel. The office location to which the employee reports is in Powell.**
Human Resource Contact: Kelly Joppa / /
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.- Measures monitors regulates documents and accounts for the use of available water supplies.
- Responsible for the daily accounting of water usage.
- Reduces and analyzes data collected and prepares it for publication.
- Inspects water use facilities structures and land under water rights permits for permit compliance and adjudication.
- Conducts detailed inspections of irrigation facilities to ensure compliance with their permits.
- Completes technical inspections of reservoirs for dam safety.
- Researches compiles and reports water rights information.
- Meets with confers with and counsels water resource users and mediates water rights disputes between appropriators.
- Makes frequent wading streamflow measurements.
- Installs operates and maintains stream gaging equipment.
- Meets with and assists the public with inquiries regarding water rights and filing of water rights applications.
Qualifications
PREFERENCES:
Preference may be given to applicants with a Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in an environmental or natural science field OR three or more years of 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:- Knowledge of Wyoming water law; rules regulations policies procedures and business practices of the State Engineers 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.
- Skills 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:Bachelors Degree (typically in The Sciences)Experience:0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in The Sciences) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Natural Resources TechnicianOREducation & ExperienceSubstitution:3-5 years of progressive work experience (typically in The Sciences) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Natural Resources TechnicianCertificates Licenses Registrations:NoneNecessary 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 Statuteand 9-1202.
- Successful applicants are required to pass a Background Investigation.
- Occasional overtime and weekend schedules are required.
- Frequent travel in state-issued vehicles equipped with monitored GPS technology will be required.
- Annual leave is restricted between April 1st and September 30th annually.
- Candidate will reside or be willing to relocate to Powell WY or the surrounding area within a reasonable distance for travel. The office location to which the employee reports is in Powell.
Supplemental Information
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Clickhere to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.
URL: State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
Class Specifications are subject to change please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
Employment Type
Full-Time
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