Hydrographer Commissioner

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.

Responsibilities

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; Installs operates, and maintains stream gaging equipment; Meets with and assists the public with inquiries regarding water rights and filing of water rights applications.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor's (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; OR Education & Experience Substitution: 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; Knowledge of Wyoming water law; rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and business practices of the State Engineer's 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; 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.

Nice to have

Preference may be given to applicants with a Bachelor's 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 Big Piney, Wyoming but other areas may be considered.

Benefits

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; Flexible schedules and work-life balance options; Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities