Water Rights Compliance Technician I

Water Resources Office; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Leave & Holidays

Retirement Plan

Job summary

The Department of Natural Resources & Conservation in Bozeman seeks a Compliance Technician 1 to manage water right applications, maintain records, and provide front-line customer service. You will assist Montanans through water right processes and support office operations.

You will research land title records, deeds, surveys, and related documents to verify ownership, location and water use, while ensuring filings are complete and accurate.

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.
• 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

Water rights knowledge

Water law

Filing procedures

MS Office

GIS applications

Communication skills

Map interpretation

Organization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years in vocational or post-secondary curriculum

Equivalent office experience

Job description

The Department of Natural Resources & Conservation in Bozeman seeks a Compliance Technician 1 to manage water right applications, maintain records, and provide front-line customer service. You will assist Montanans through water right processes and support office operations.

You will research land title records, deeds, surveys, and related documents to verify ownership, location and water use, while ensuring filings are complete and accurate.