Water Conservation Specialist

2 days ago


Missoula, United States State of Montana Full time

Job Overview:

The New Appropriation Specialists (specialist) performs a broad variety of duties associated with managing Montana’s water resources. Specialists work primarily with the Water Right Bureau’s New Appropriations program, while also providing technical assistance for each program administered by the Water Resources Division. The primary tasks include analysis of issues pertaining to water use, availability and management; analysis and decisions; collection and analysis of technical water data; researching water use information; conducting field investigations to collect and evaluate water data;applying Montana Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) analysis and documentation to water right applications; investigating water use complaints; resolving disputes between water users; and performing other water resource management functions as required.

What are some benefits that you can expect from work at DNRC?

Paid Vacation, Sick Leave and Holidays Health Coverage Retirement Plans Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) – Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF. 

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:

The DNRC may include the following factors in determining whether an applicant meets the qualifications of a position vacancy by: State of MT application form, cover letter, current resume, educational requirements, structured interview, a performance test, job-related reference checks, job-related work experience, job-related past and current performance.
 

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS FOR THIS POSITION ARE:  

Resume Cover Letter

If you have any questions regarding this position, please email Makayla Mangold at Makayla.Mangold@mt.gov

Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):

Bachelor’s degree in natural resource management or the natural sciences. Three years of experience with water-resource management. Other combinations of education and experience may be substituted.

Preferred knowledge:

Knowledge of Montana water law, relevant interstate and reserved water compacts, rules, policies, procedures, and government operations.  Knowledge of water resource-related management theories, principles, concepts and practices; field investigation methodologies; and negotiation, and conflict resolution techniques.  Knowledge of local water availability, water use practices, water measurement techniques and devices, irrigation methods and designs, public land ownership records, court decrees and orders. Knowledge of local, state, and federal governmental administrative processes.

Special Information : Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. A valid driver's license is required with less than 12 conviction points in the most recent completed 36 months. 

Eligibility to Work : In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, the person selected must produce within three days of hire documents that show authorization to work in the United States. Examples of such documentation include a birth certificate or Social Security card along with a driver’s license or other picture I.D., or a U.S. passport, or a "green card". The State of Montana does not sponsor VISA, or Green Cards.



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