Montana Water Rights Compliance Technician I

State of Montana; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work/life balance

Generous leave

Health/dental/vision

Retirement plans

Telehealth access

Professional development

Job summary

The State of Montana is seeking a Compliance Technician to manage water resources and provide front-line customer service to Montanans in person, by phone, and by email. You will process water right applications, research land title records, and update ownership information while supporting administrative needs across the office.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma and relevant coursework or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years in a vocational or post-secondary curriculum.
• Equivalent job experience with responsible office work.

Responsibilities

• Review and process water right applications and notices, confirm required information is complete, and issue water right certificates for applicable filings.
• Research water right elements using property records, deeds, surveys, well logs, maps, aerial photos, and other sources to verify ownership, locations, and water use.
• Process water right ownership updates by tracing ownership records, reviewing supporting documents, and working with affected parties to resolve missing or conflicting information.
• Complete initial acceptance reviews for permit applications, water right changes, and other filings, explaining missing information and requirements for resubmittal.
• Review subdivision water right predetermination requests, research existing and planned water uses, and prepare letters explaining water allocations and filing requirements.
• Prepare public notices, coordinate individual and batch mailings, track deadlines and objections, and prepare files for administrative hearings when needed.
• Administration: Welcome visitors, answer calls, and provide assistance or connect people with the appropriate staff or agency.
• Receive and record fees, process payments and refund requests, prepare deposits, and maintain accurate payment information.
• Research returned mail to verify current mailing addresses and water right ownership.
• Maintain office files and coordinate incoming and outgoing mail.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Databases

GIS applications

Water rights knowledge

Water law knowledge

Communication skills

Map interpretation

Math skills

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two-year vocational or post-secondary coursework

Job description

The State of Montana is seeking a Compliance Technician to manage water resources and provide front-line customer service to Montanans in person, by phone, and by email. You will process water right applications, research land title records, and update ownership information while supporting administrative needs across the office.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma and relevant coursework or equivalent experience.