Water Rights Specialist: Field & Analysis Lead

Water Resources Office; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Leave & Holidays

Retirement Plan

Flexible spending accounts

Telehealth

Job summary

Water Resources Office in Bozeman, MT is seeking a Water Conservation Specialist 1 to lead water right investigations, analyze water use, and support public understanding of water resources. The role involves field visits, data synthesis for court and public audiences, and maintaining statewide water databases.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in natural resources or sciences with relevant experience; coursework in water resources is desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in natural resource management or natural sciences, plus a minimum of one year of experience with water resources management.
• Coursework in water resources, physical or natural sciences, engineering, public speaking, and writing is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Investigate water right claims, analyze water use information, and testify as an expert witness in contested cases.
• Conduct field investigations to measure water use, verify diversion, and assess compliance with permits.
• Process and review new water right applications and notices, researching supporting records.
• Provide public assistance and apply dispute resolution techniques to analyze facts and laws.
• Represent the Department at meetings, trainings, and special projects; support planning and budgeting.

Skills

GIS mapping

Data analysis

Public speaking

Communication

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in natural resource management or natural sciences

Coursework in water resources, sciences, engineering, public speaking, writing

Tools

GIS software

Job description

Water Resources Office in Bozeman, MT is seeking a Water Conservation Specialist 1 to lead water right investigations, analyze water use, and support public understanding of water resources. The role involves field visits, data synthesis for court and public audiences, and maintaining statewide water databases.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in natural resources or sciences with relevant experience; coursework in water resources is desirable.