- Job ID: 3032292
- Location: Bismarck, ND
- Salary Range: From 7652.00 To 8978.00 Monthly
- Full/Part Time: Full-Time
- Regular/Temporary: Regular
- FLSA Status: Professional
- Closing Date: 3/23/2026
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 responsibly manage North Dakota’s water needs and risks for the people’s benefit – then this employment opportunity might be for you. The Department of Water Resources (DWR) is looking for a Water Management & Administration Manager (Water Resource Engineer Manager ) to serve the citizens of our state as a part of Team ND.
DWR offers rewarding work opportunities with a competitive employee benefits package including a fully paid family health insurance plan, paid annual and sick leave, excellent retirement plan options, volunteer insurance options, a flexible work schedule, and more!
The salary range for this position is $7,652 to $8,978 per month (dependent upon experience).
Summary of Work
The individual in this position will be responsible for the administration and management of the Regulatory Division’s Water Management and Administration duties.
Duties and Tasks
- Provide direction and oversight to staff for the processing of drainage permit applications.
- Oversee a water resource engineer, a resource program specialist, and a technical specialist in the timely processing and workload development of permit applications, determinations, complaints, appeals, and technical assistance.
- Oversee the administration of the Division’s data entry and database management responsibilities through managed staff, coordinating across all Division staff for consistent procedures and policies.
- Manage and track review timelines and support.
- Testify and represent the Department in legal matters concerning the functions of the section. This individual will also represent the Department in providing testimony to the North Dakota legislature as directed.
- Review the work of staff for consistency and applicable methods of processing.
- Process emergency drain applications in abbreviated timeframes.
- Assist the public and local entities in understanding the drainage permitting process.
- Attend meetings with other Department staff to support and advise in the permitting process.
- Address appeals of regulatory decisions made by water resource districts.
- Direct staff responses to complaints from the public regarding the existence of unauthorized drainage projects, which may require field investigations, meeting with the parties involved, and consulting with other agencies.
- Review, advise, and implement code and policy improvements.
- Represent the division director, in their absence, at applicable public meetings.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires a bachelor’s degree in the field of Engineering or a field related to the requirements of the position.
- A minimum of 3 years of relevant administrative engineering or supervisory experience or comparable professional experience.
- A minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in surface water hydrology and hydraulics or comparable professional experience.
- Registered as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of North Dakota.
- PE registration in another state with ability to register in North Dakota within three months will also be considered.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications and tools.
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong database management and organizational skills.
- Attention to detail and willingness to work as part of a team.
- Must be able and willing to travel as necessary.
Preferred Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree in civil or water resources engineering.
- Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM).
- Working knowledge of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
- Two years of professional experience working in a regulatory capacity.
- Proven ability to lead and manage teams.
- Skilled in public speaking and delivering presentations.
- Experience working with various levels of government.
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&languageCd=ENG& , 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: http://www.nd.gov/hrms/jobs/announcements.asp.
Application materials must reach this office by 11:59 pm on the closing date.
In addition to the online application, applicants should upload the following documents:
- Cover letter (addressed to Human Resources)
- Resume
- Copy of all college transcripts and;
- The name, address, and phone number of three 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 which directly addresses how the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and summary of work. It is very important to be thorough and detailed on 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 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.
TTY users may use Relay North Dakota at 711 or 1-800-366-6888.
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.
