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Board of Control Professional

State Of Wyoming

Job Location:

Cheyenne, WY - USA

Monthly Salary: m 5603 - 6226

Posted: 29 July 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 1 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

A great place to live for those interested in outdoor activities as Cheyenne is just 30 minutes from Curt Gowdy State Park about an hour from Rocky Mountain National Park and about 90 minutes from Glendo State Park and Reservoir. Located just 45 miles from two (2) Division 1 schools the University of Wyoming and Colorado State University for those who may want to pursue additional educational opportunities. Outdoor activities include hunting fishing camping boating backpacking mountain biking skiing and just a 90-minute drive to Denver International Airport. Come put your talents to work for the benefit of Wyoming citizens and generations to come providing technical reviews of petitions and subdivision water distribution plans submitted to the Board of Control to maintain the mission of the Wyoming State Engineers Office.

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

Comprehensive health dental and vision insurance
Paid vacation sick leave FMLA and holidays
Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities
and MUCH MORE!Click here for detailed information or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!

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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 at the job level.

Reviews and analyzes complex water rights water rights changes and subdivision water distribution plans submitted to the Board of Control in accordance with Wyoming water law and the Board of Controls Regulations and Instructions.
Interprets water right or technical data and performs water right searches. Resolves problems discrepancies and deficiencies on petitions water distribution plans and maps in accordance with Wyoming water law and Board of Control Regulations.
Formulates detailed correspondence regarding technical issues.
Assists the public the agency other state agencies and federal agencies.
Attends and participates in quarterly and special Board meetings and public hearings.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

Preference may be given to those with a Bachelors degree in water resource sciences natural resources or environmental science.

KNOWLEDGE:

A plus but not required is a knowledge of Wyoming water law compacts treaties and court decrees; State Engineers Office and Board of Controls rules regulations business practices policies and procedures; legal land descriptions; surveying techniques and water records.
Skills in interpersonal written and verbal communications; managing resources; and computer applications.
Ability to develop collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals and to build strategic relationships among people workgroups and divisions (both internal and external).
Must be comfortable to present and convey information clearly and concisely to groups or individuals verbally electronically and in writing to ensure they understand the information.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelors (typically in The Sciences)

Experience:

0-3 years of progressive work experience in scientific analysis records management or water rights with acquired knowledge at the level of a Natural Resources Specialist

Education & ExperienceSubstitution:

4-6 years of progressive work experience in scientific analysis records management or water rights with acquired knowledge at the level of a Natural Resources Specialist

Certificates Licenses Registrations:

None

Necessary Special Requirements

NOTES:

FLSA: Exempt
The mission of the Wyoming State Engineers 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 the 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.

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