Salary
$18.34 – $29.34 Hourly
$38,140 – $61,024 Annually
This position is a Pay Band 55
Posting Details
This position is located in the Water Resources Allocation Program (WRAP), Water Rights District II Office in Roswell, NM.
To learn more about the Office of the State Engineer, please visit our website: https://www.ose.state.nm.gov/
Why does the job exist?
The purpose of the internship positions are to support a designated Water Resource staff within the District II office with various program duties within the Water Resources Allocation Program. The additional support will help the agency complete critical water rights projects and deal with an increase in workload due to an ongoing drought in New Mexico.
How does it get done?
Assist the Roswell District II with mission-critical tasks associated with water rights administration including the following:
1. Report writing under the supervision of a manager.
2. Assisting front desk staff with any necessary duties.
3. Field work.
4. Compilation of technical data/date analysis.
5. Data entry utilizing the OSE WATERS Database.
6. File room organization including moving files.
7. Organizing field and office supplies.
Who are the customers?
The general public, water right owners, realtor’s, brokers, consultants and agency staff members.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have the following:
1. Ability to read warranty deeps, maps, plats, surveys and property records using technical mapping data by
legal descriptions and Global Positioning System (GPS) by utilizing internal USGS Map Locator Tool and
Graphic Information System (GIS) using ArcMap and/or ArcPro and assist with digitalizing maps.
2. Enter data and maintain database integrity.
3. Conduct fieldwork to assist in administering both surface water and groundwater rights by analyzing data
collected in the filed and water right historical information.
Minimum Qualification
Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university OR completion of at least four (4) semesters (or equivalent) at an accredited college or university within the last two (2) years.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Some sitting, standing, bending and reaching may be required. Use of Xerox machine, scanners, printers and telephone. Occasional field work requires use of digital cameras, mobile phones, and a global positioning system.
Supplemental Information
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Agency Contact Information: Juan Hernandez 575-291-2403 Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
