Salary: $5,147.99 – $5,719.99 Monthly
Location: Cheyenne, WY
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2023-02452
Department: 037-Surface Water
Opening Date: 12/20/2023
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, and 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 the first step in the process of obtaining a right to use the surface water of the state. The proper evaluation of applications for a permit, along with petitions to correct existing permits, creates a solid foundation for the later adjudication and regulation of the water rights by other members of the State Engineer’s Office team.
The State of Wyoming’s total compensation package is excellent and includes:
- Paid annual and sick leave
- Paid holidays
- Retirement with employer contributions
- Deferred Compensation Plan with employer contributions
- Health insurance with an employer contribution toward premiums
- Insurance options for health, dental, life, vision, ambulance, short and long-term disability
- Longevity pay
- Flexible Work Schedules
Human Resource Contact: Rachael Reinhardt / 307-777-6143 / rachael.reinhardt2@wyo.gov
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.
- Reviews permit applications, maps, and water rights petitions for surface water appropriations to ensure the accuracy of designs and adherence to Wyoming Water Laws and policies.
- Coordinates with applicants and their agents to resolve problems, discrepancies, and deficiencies on petitions, applications, maps, and reports in accordance with Wyoming law, rules, and regulations.
- Assists surface water appropriators with water rights inquiries and filing of water rights applications.
- Assists public agencies, other state agencies, and federal agencies in surface water-related issues.
Qualifications
PREFERENCES:
Preference may be given to candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in geology, hydrogeology, engineering, environmental, physical, or natural science plus 3 years of work experience in water resource management.
KNOWLEDGE:
The following can be learned on the job, but prior knowledge will increase your ability to be a successful candidate. Our ideal candidate will be a person who exemplifies the following traits:
- Knowledge of Wyoming water law; policies, procedures, and business practices of the State Engineer’s Office; geologic, and irrigation principles and practices; flow measuring devices; legal land descriptions; surveying principles; hydrogeologic processes, and multiple sciences and engineering disciplines.
- Ability to present and convey information clearly and concisely to groups or individuals verbally, electronically, and in writing to ensure they understand the information.
- Possess an empathetic customer service outlook.
- Possess math ability through algebra and geometry.
- Ability to correctly read maps and design plans.
- Ability to identify problems and use logical judgment and data to evaluate information and use effective approaches for choosing a course of action.
- Ability to work using self-directed time management.
- Familiar with computer applications (database, spreadsheet, presentation, word processing, GIS software).
- Ability to develop collaborative relations to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals and to build strategic relations among people, workgroups, and divisions (both internal and external).
- Ability to deal with others in difficult and complex situations to achieve resolution or adherence to laws and/or rules and regulations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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
Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Works indoors, at a desk the majority of a workday, in an open office environment with possible conversation and other noise distractions.
- Works a 40-hour work week (A flexible work 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 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
- Engineers-in-Training with an interest in dam safety and evaluation are encouraged to apply, as there is an opportunity to work with a Professional Engineer.
Supplemental Information
037-State Engineer’s Office – Surface Water
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URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm
The 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.
Agency: State of Wyoming
Address: See Human Resource Contact Information in the General Description Section for questions RE Post Statewide, Wyoming, 82002
Website: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm
