- Job ID: 3030876
- Location: Bismarck, ND
- Salary Range: From 5500.00 To 6500.00 Monthly
- Full/Part Time: Full-Time
- Regular/Temporary: Regular
- Closing Date: 7/10/2025
Are you passionate about the management and development of natural resources? Do you understand that water is one of our most valuable and important resources? If you want to be part of a dedicated and talented team that works toward a collective mission to improve the quality of life and strengthen the economy of North Dakota by managing the water resources of the state for the benefit of its people – then this employment opportunity might be for you. The Department of Water Resources (DWR) is looking for a Water Resource Project Specialist to serve the citizens of our state as a part of Team ND.
The salary range for this position is $5,500 – $6,500 per month (dependent upon experience).
Summary of Work
This position will act as a broad support role for the Department. Specifically, the role will support the Department in responding to public inquires and open records requests as well as emerging initiatives, including mediation support for water resource districts, implementation of revised permitting timelines, increased state leadership in areas facing federal funding gaps, and additional responsibilities resulting from the consolidation of boards and commissions.
Duties and Tasks
- Oversee and coordinate responses to open records requests, ensuring compliance with North Dakota Century Code requirements, maintaining appropriate documentation, and working closely with legal counsel and department staff to ensure timely and accurate disclosures
- Serve in a backup role for records management, supporting the agency’s records management specialist as needed
- Coordinate the scheduling, logistics, and documentation required for mediation efforts involving local water resource districts resulting from SB 2276
- Support internal workflow adjustments related to regulatory permitting timelines
- Support staff in administration and reporting on state and federal grant programs, monitor changes to federal programs, and support state-led initiatives to reallocate necessary resources
- Serves as a liaison between technical teams, General Counsel and policy staff; collaborate across teams to lead and support departmental change initiatives; and provide cross-functional support where needed
- Other duties as assigned by the Director
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires a bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, environmental policy, communications, natural resources management or closely associated field as determined by the department
- 3 years or more of professional experience in government, grant administration, or public policy
- Familiarity with natural resource policy, water management, floodplain issues, or permitting processes
- Strong computer and technical skills
- Database management and organizational skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience or strong interest in water resource project management
- Experience working with state boards, commissions, or the legislature
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and interface with both technical and non-technical staff
- Strong writing, research, and organizational skills
About Team ND
“Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.” – Theodore Roosevelt
More than 7,500 talented, hard-working people across sixty-three agencies have come together as Team North Dakota. At Team ND, we are driven to succeed through gratitude, humility, curiosity and courage. Our purpose is to empower people, improve lives, and inspire success. Join us in being legendary.
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Application Procedures
Please note that the Department of Water Resources is not enrolled in E-Verify and does not provide sponsorships for employment
Applications will ONLY be accepted online through the ND PeopleSoft System
State of ND employees should access the announcement and application by signing into their ND PeopleSoft account at: https://www.cnd.nd.gov/psp/strp/?cmd=login, clicking on “Careers”, and selecting “View All Jobs” in the drop-down menu
Applicants who are not employees of the State of North Dakota can access the announcement and application by visiting: www.nd.gov/careers
Application materials must reach this office by 11:59 pm on the closing date
In addition to the online application, the following is also required:
- Cover letter (addressed to Human Resources)
- Resume
- Copy of college transcripts; and
- The name, address, and phone number of three (3) professional references (no letters of reference please)
Application materials will be scored based on a 100-point job-related personnel system
Applications should include information that directly addresses how the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and a summary of work. It is very important to be thorough and detailed in all application materials.
Applicants who experience difficulties during the application process should contact recruiter@nd.gov or 701.328.3290.
For questions regarding this position’s duties or requirements, please contact Missy Schmidt, HR Business Partner at 701.328.2751 or mkschmidt@nd.gov
For more Team ND benefit information, please see https://www.nd.gov/omb/public/careers/team-nd-benefits
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Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.
As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.
