Job Posting Title: Water Rights Specialist
Agency: 835 WATER RESOURCES BOARD
Supervisory Organization: OK Water Resources Board
Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank): August 17, 2024
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.
Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)
Full/Part-Time: Full time
Job Type: Regular
Compensation: R20A – $46,300 Annual Salary
R20B – $52,000
R20C – $59,000
Plus a comprehensive benefits package includes a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents and more.
Job Description
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The Oklahoma Water Resources Board is a state agency responsible for overseeing the complex mission of managing, monitoring, planning for and financing the state’s water resources and infrastructure towards reliable future supplies that support strong communities, commerce, and the environment. The agency is seeking a full-time Water Permitting Specialist to join our family of professionals in delivering exceptional services and expertise to Oklahomans.
Division: Water Rights Administration
Section: Water Rights Permitting
Location of Work: 3800 Classen Boulevard; Oklahoma City, OK 73118
Trial Period: 12 months in accordance with (OAC) 260:130-19-30
Travel: Some travel is required for training & conference attendance as required.
Typical Job Functions:
- Extensively utilize database, ArcGIS, and workflow software to manage portfolio of water permit applications, research water issues, generate maps and update GIS shape files.
- Evaluate and process water rights applications for water users in the state.
- Analyze data and documentation, work with applicants, and prepare correspondence to process permit applications.
- Verify annual water use reports, assist permit holders with questions, prepare statistical summaries, and educate the public regarding water use and availability.
- Assist in conducting hydrologic field investigations, report preparation, and resolution of water use interference situations in times of drought.
- Assist in responding to records requests and preparing for and presenting educational training sessions.
- Conduct technical site investigations and collect data to verify water rights applications, well construction, completion of works, dam maintenance, etc.
- Occasional, onsite compliance and enforcement investigations.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies: Strong communications skills and knowledge, skills and abilities required at this level include knowledge of the principles and practices of environmental quality and sanitation; of biological, microbiological, radiological and chemical analysis; of environmental problems; of sample collection; of laboratory methodologies; of complaint investigations; of the survey and inspection of environmental and sanitary conditions; of consumer protection; of epidemiology; of water and air quality regulations; of hydrological and geological survey methods; and of the principles of ground and surface water geology and hydrology. Ability is required to operate and maintain monitoring and detection equipment; to establish and maintain professional working relationships with others; to write technical reports; to collect samples; to apply research methodologies; to read and interpret plans and specifications of proposed facilities; to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Experience with GPS equipment and ArcGIS is preferred but not required. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
Education and Experience:
Level I: Requirements at this level consist of a bachelor’s degree with at least 24 semester hours in a physical, natural, or biological science, chemistry, geology, hydrology, physical geography, epidemiology, environmental science, environmental health or civil, agricultural, environmental, geological, or chemical engineering.
Level II: Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor’s degree with at least 24 semester hours in a physical, natural, or biological science, chemistry, geology, hydrology, physical geography, epidemiology, environmental science, environmental health or civil, agricultural, environmental, geological or chemical engineering plus one year of professional experience in one of the areas listed; or a master’s degree in a qualifying area.
Level III: Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor’s degree with at least 24 semester hours in a physical, natural, or biological science, chemistry, geology, hydrology, physical geography, epidemiology, environmental science, environmental health or civil, agricultural, environmental, geological or chemical engineering plus three years of professional experience in one of the areas listed; or a master’s degree in a qualifying area one year of professional experience in one of the areas listed plus two years of professional experience in one of the areas listed.
Agency Awards
THE OKLAHOMAN TOP WORKPLACES – 2023
CERTIFIED HEALTHY OKLAHOMA 2023
Equal Opportunity Employment
The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
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