Hydrographer Commissioner

Laramie, WY - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 29 - 33

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under limited supervision this position is responsible for the water use and management decisions for a broad area of the State of Wyoming in an assigned Water Division.

Live in Laramie:An energetic community fostered by the presence of the University of Wyoming with opportunities for hiking biking camping rock climbing and more just outside your doorstep

Human Resource Contact: Rachael Reinhardt

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

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.
Conducts snow surveys for the purpose of recording snow depths and water content.
Installs operates and maintains stream gaging equipment.
Meets with and assists the public with inquiries regarding water rights and the 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 PLUS three 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.

Preference may be given to candidates currently residing in or willing to relocate to Laramie Wyoming but other areas may be considered.

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 (typically in The Sciences)

Experience:

0-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in The Sciences) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Natural Resources Specialist

Education & ExperienceSubstitution:

4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in The Sciences) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Natural Resources Specialist

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 Statuteand.
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.

Supplemental Information

Visit us online at

Click here 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.

Description and FunctionsOpen Until FilledGENERAL DESCRIPTION:Under limited supervision this position is responsible for the water use and management decisions for a broad area of the State of Wyoming in an assigned Water Division.Live in Laramie:An energetic community fostered by the presence of th...