Voluntary Consumptive Use Program Principal

State Of Wyoming

Job Location:

Cheyenne, WY - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 6171 - 6857

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

This position will serve multiple rolls in support of the State Engineers Offices mission to protect both inter- and intra-state waters of Wyoming including appropriation distribution and application to beneficial use of water as provided under the prior appropriation doctrine and to maintain the flexibility within that framework to meet the changing needs of the citizens of Wyoming. The initial primary duty will be to assist in developing and implementing the Voluntary Water Conservation Program established during the 2026 legislative session. Once implemented the primary duty will be to conduct complex technical reviews of the applications submitted for the Program. This position may also assist with other responsibilities of the Surface Water Division as time and workload allows. This may include review of surface water applications petitions (including complex exchange petitions) or temporary water use agreements and other duties as assigned.

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Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
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Human Resource Contact: Rachael Reinhardt

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

Assist in the development and implementation of the Voluntary Water Conservation Program Act Wyoming Statutesthrough 119. This includes the development of rules and forms for the Voluntary Water Conservation Program (Program) and providing notice of the Program through newspaper advertisements advertisements in trade publications and participation in public meetings.
Conduct complex technical reviews of conservation project applications to ensure compliance with the statutes and rules associated with the program.
Analyze historic consumptive use conveyance loss storage of water conserved under the application and review other factors to ensure the approved application will not injuriously affect the water rights of other appropriators.
Ensure proper notice of said applications to water right owners and other interested persons.
Maintain a list of water rights owners and other interested persons who have requested notice of conservation project applications.
Produce annual reports for two legislative committees

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

Preference may be given to applicants with a Masters degree in civil engineering (water resources) hydrology watershed sciences agricultural engineering or other natural resources field plus four years of work experience in water resource management.

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge ofWyoming water law and the prior appropriation doctrine; regulation and water administration policies and practices in Wyoming and the west; geologic hydrologic and irrigation principles and practices; water resources planning and project evaluation techniques; the public land survey system; and consumptive use of water and methods for calculating historic consumptive use including methods adopted by the Upper Colorado River Commission.
Skills in interpersonal written and verbal communications; managing time and resources; working with multiple groups with diverse interests.
Knowledge of computer applications for creating manipulating and updating spreadsheets databases and presentations; hydrologic data collection interpretation analysis and reporting.
Use of a variety of hydrologic measuring and monitoring equipment and tools for data collection.
Knowledge of complex mathematical computations; maps and records interpretation.
Skills in reviewing and comprehending technical studies reports proposals and other documents to determine relevancy and accuracy of information.
Ability to develop collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals and to build strategic relationships among people work groups and divisions (both internal and external) with widely diverse interests and outlooks.
Ability to think critically and strategically on complex technical and political issues; interpret and implement statutes rules and policy directives and relate same to others; review and understand technical studies reports and proposals.
Ability to create and manipulate maps with GIS software; interpret aerial infrared photography and satellite imagery to determine status of irrigation and land use.
Ability to utilize remote sensing technology.
Ability to analyze land survey data
Ability to analyze and interpret water rights maps and petition maps some of these maps having been created many years ago.
Manage multiple tasks simultaneously with excellent time management skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelors Degree (typically in The Sciences)

Experience:

1-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in The Sciences) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Natural Resources Analyst

Education & ExperienceSubstitution:

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

Certificates Licenses Registrations:

None

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Works indoors at a desk the majority of the time in an open office environment with possible conversation and other noise distractions.
Works a 40-hour work week (A flexible schedule may be considered upon request and supervisory approval after an initial review period).
Occasionally work in excess of 40 hours per week and/or to adjust normally scheduled hours which may include evenings and weekends to meet program needs and critical deadlines.
Occasionally travel which may include overnight stays as required while performing the duties of this position.
Work in a time-sensitive environment with multiple priorities and competing deadlines.

NOTES:

FLSA: Exempt

Supplemental Information

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Description and FunctionsOpen Until FilledGENERAL DESCRIPTION: This position will serve multiple rolls in support of the State Engineers Offices mission to protect both inter- and intra-state waters of Wyoming including appropriation distribution and application to beneficial use of water as provide...