Salary
$27.27 – $43.63 Hourly
$56,719 – $90,750 Annually
This position is a Pay Band ED
Posting Details
This position is in the Water Resources Allocation Program (WRAP), Water Rights District IV Office in Las Cruces, NM.
THIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.
To learn more about the Office of the State Engineer, please visit our website: https://www.ose.state.nm.us/
Why does the job exist?
The purpose of this position is to assist with the review of water rights applications/permits, prepare memorandums and recommendations on water right applications and assist in the administration of surface water and groundwater resources within the Administrative boundaries of the District IV Office. This position provides internal support by entering meter readings for specified basins and monitors for over-diversions. This position provides assistance to the general public answering water rights inquiries by utilizing a working knowledge of New Mexico Statutes and Office of the State Engineer Rules and Regulations with respect to water rights administration. It also ensures compliance with conditions of approval on groundwater well permits, makes recommendations on well construction, and conducts field investigations. This position may testify as an administrative expert in administrative hearings on aggrieved and protested water right applications.
How does it get done?
1. Assist the public with water right applications by providing technical information needed to complete the application for various surface water and groundwater applications for permit, as well as agency policies and procedures.
2. Prepare recommendation memorandum for water rights applications, research water right files, survey maps, aerial photography, and other historical data as required in the preparation of recommendations for pending water right applications.
3. Assist with the preparation of memorandum of recommendation to the Water Resource Manager, District Manager or staff attorney assigned to the case for protested or aggrieved water right applications and prepare exhibits in support of written recommendations on pending water right applications.
4. Enter meter readings into the WATERS database that are submitted on a monthly/quarterly/annual basis for designated basins. Monitor the meter readings that are submitted via OSE on-line portal. Run trouble reports to monitor over-diversions.
Who are the customers?
This job assists the general public.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have the following:
-Education, knowledge and experience with New Mexico water laws, agency rules, regulations, policies and practices.
-Experience and extensive knowledge of New Mexico water right issues.
-Ability to work closely with the water rights managers to ensure objectives of the Water Rights Divisions are met consistently and with sound, defensible judgment.
-Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture Science, Hydrology, Geology, Environmental Science, Water Resources, Watershed Management, Physics, Natural Science, Physical Science, Life Science, Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Forestry/Forest Science, Conservation Science, Wildlife Science, Emergency Management, or Engineering. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling four (4) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
Substitution Table
These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:
| Education | Experience | Education | Experience | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | High School Diploma or Equivalent | AND | 4 years of experience | OR | High School Diploma or Equivalent | AND | 4 years of experience |
| 2 | Associate’s degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification | AND | 2 years of experience | Associate’s degree or higher in any field | AND | 4 years of experience | |
| 3 | Bachelor’s degree or higher in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification | AND | 0 years of experience |
• Education and years of experience must be related to the purpose of the position.
• If Minimum Qualification requires a specific number of “semester hours” in a field (e.g. 6 semester hours in Accounting), applicants MUST have those semester hours in order to meet the minimum qualifications. No substitutions apply for semester hours.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License.
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 the use of digital cameras and a global positioning system.
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Agency Contact Information: Sarah Rodriguez (575) 524-6161 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.
