Water Resources Specialist: Fieldwork & Policy (Relocation)

Munro Footwear Group; West Lewistown (MT); On-site; USD 4,346,000 - 4,615,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation reimbursement

Health insurance

Paid leave

Life insurance

Job summary

Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation seeks a Water Conservation Specialist2 to protect Montana’s water resources through fieldwork, data analysis, and public service. You will evaluate water rights, conduct field measurements, and ensure fair, responsible water management across the state.

Responsibilities include MEPA analysis, interpreting records, and providing technical information to landowners, consultants, and agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in natural resource management, natural sciences, or a related field.
• At least three years of experience in water resources management or a closely related field.
• Alternate combinations of education and experience may also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate new and existing water rights, analyze water availability, and make defensible decisions and recommendations on applications and changes.
• Conduct field investigations to measure flows, confirm points of diversion and places of use, and verify that projects are built and operated as permitted.
• Apply MEPA analysis to proposed water uses and document potential environmental impacts.

Skills

Water resources

Hydrology

Data interpretation

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

GIS

Databases

Spreadsheets

Word processing

Job description

Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation seeks a Water Conservation Specialist2 to protect Montana’s water resources through fieldwork, data analysis, and public service. You will evaluate water rights, conduct field measurements, and ensure fair, responsible water management across the state.

Responsibilities include MEPA analysis, interpreting records, and providing technical information to landowners, consultants, and agencies.