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. Nestled near the Wyoming Range and the Green River, Big Piney, WY offers an outdoor-oriented mountain lifestyle. Working for the State of Wyoming offers a total compensation package including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid leave, retirement plans, and flexible schedules.

Responsibilities

Under limited supervision, responsible for water use and management decisions for a broad area of the State of Wyoming, in an assigned Water Division; 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

Bachelor's degree (typically in The Sciences) or 0-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in The Sciences) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Natural Resources Specialist; OR 4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in The Sciences) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Natural Resources Specialist (education and experience substitution); Knowledge of Wyoming water law, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of the State Engineer's Office and Board of Control; Knowledge of hydrology, water rights, water measurement techniques, irrigation principles and practices, map reading and legal land descriptions, and surveying principles; Skills in communications, managing resources, computer applications (database, spreadsheet, presentation, word processing, GIS software), hydrologic data collection and analysis, and use of hydrologic measuring and monitoring equipment; Ability to work with a variety of people and agencies, deal with difficult situations, and present information clearly; Physical ability to hike, lift, wade, snowmobile, drive all-terrain vehicles, and work in unpredictable and inclement weather in remote areas while working alone; Successful completion of a Background Investigation

Nice to have

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, data collection, engineering, or water use as it relates to water resource management; Currently residing in or willing to relocate to Big Piney, Wyoming

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance; Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays; Retirement through pension and 457B plans; Flexible schedules and work-life balance options; Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities