Water Resource Supervisor

Idaho Division of Human Resources • Boise, ID • 8h ago

State of Idaho Opportunity

Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date.

The Idaho Department of Water Resources (IDWR) has an exciting opportunity for a natural resource professional with a keen interest in Idaho's water resources and water's role in our economy and quality of life.

IDWR is filling a vacancy for a Water Resources Supervisor in our Western Region Office in Boise, Idaho. The person in this position will lead a small team who assist customers with water right questions and filings, review and process water allocation program applications, conduct field examinations to confirm beneficial use of water, maintain records on multiple media, and implement process efficiency improvements. Duties are mainly in the office with occasional fieldwork and in-state travel.

At IDWR, employees experience autonomy, work-life balance, periodic field work, and a professional office environment.

Example of Duties

Hire and train staff, assign work, and evaluate performance

Manage employee relations (professional development, coaching, counseling, etc.)

Plan, delegate, and schedule work to meet program objectives

Coordinate work with other units and sections in the Department

Establish guidance and prepare progress reports for process improvements

Establish work priorities, standards, procedures, and protocols

Process complex water right applications or claims

Review and approve water right permits, licenses, and transfers

Maintain accurate water right, adjudication, and water use records in multiple formats

Assist the public, attorneys, and consultants with answers to complex questions about water rights and water administration matters

Provide training for water district watermasters and staff

Meet with water users and groups to resolve water delivery disputes

Initiate enforcement actions and resolve violations of Idaho water law

Minimum Qualifications

Good knowledge of:

Surface and ground water hydrology as it relates to water diversion and use, water system design, and water measurement

Some knowledge of:

Supervisory practices

Project management principles

Data management systems

Experience with:

Interpreting, applying, and explaining state laws and rules

Leading a team project or coordinating a program that requires planning, prioritizing, and accomplishing multiple regulatory, administrative, or business objectives

Describing technical subject matter to non-technical users both orally and in writing

Minimum Qualification Specialties

Applying state laws, policies, and practices to water right processes, and interpreting water right records

Calculating and measuring water flow rates and volumes for irrigation and other water uses

Interpreting maps and aerial imagery and using Geographic Information System (GIS) software

Desirable Qualifications

Experience applying the prior appropriation doctrine in water administration or water right adjudication

Experience which demonstrates considerable knowledge of various water diversion and delivery systems, methods and devices for water measurement, and state water law and rules related to water districts and water distribution

Important Guidelines: Applicant resumes must demonstrate how they meet the MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS listed in the job announcement.

Selection Process: Resumes will be screened based on the criteria outlined in this announcement. A select number of candidates who have demonstrated that they meet the MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS of the position and have the most relevant qualifications may be given the opportunity to be interviewed.

The Idaho Department of Water Resources (IDWR) may conduct verification of the information provided in your application, including validation of driver's license status, education, employment, and criminal history. Omission and/or falsification of information provided in your application will result in your removal from consideration for employment, appointment, or promotion.

Benefits

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information related to benefits and/or State programs, please visit: Information for State Employees | Idaho Division of Human Resources (https://dhr.idaho.gov/information-for-state-employees/)

To learn more about the Idaho Department of Water Resources, please visit our website: Welcome to Idaho Department of Water Resources (https://idwr.idaho.gov/)

Our Mission: To serve the citizens of Idaho by ensuring that water is conserved and available to sustain Idaho's economy, ecosystems, and resulting quality of life.

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