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Natural Resources Program Principal (SEO Employees Only) 2025-01644

State of Wyoming
Full-time
On-site
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States
$6,171.35 - $6,171.35 USD monthly

Description and Functions




                                                                                                                Open to SEO Employees Only


GENERAL DESCRIPTION:  


Reviews and analyzes Applications for Permit to Appropriate Surface Water.  Trains, advises and directs staff in regards to proper procedures, water law, agency rules and regulations. *Open to current SEO Employees Only.

Human Resource Contact: Kelly Joppa / 307-777-6036 / kelly.joppa@wyo.gov

 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.


  • Serves as a project manager. 
  • Processes complex and/or sensitive permit applications and water right petitions for surface water appropriations.  
  • Assists appropriators with water right inquiries and filing of water right applications.  
  • Coordinates with state agencies where jurisdictional conflict or overlap in regulation and monitoring of ground water projects occurs. 
  • Provide senior-level training and advice to both Surface Water Division staff and staff from other divisions within the agency regarding Surface Water Division processes, responsibilities, water law, rules and regulations, and current policies.
  •  Implements Division permit conditions and policies. 
  • Establishes policies and procedures. 
  • Participates in planning efforts and budget matters. 
  • Makes presentations and provides an Agency/public interface at meetings. 
  • Formulates detailed correspondence regarding technical issues related to policies, procedures, and statutes.
  • Assists public, agency, other state agencies and federal agencies in surface water-related issues. 
  • Resolves problems, discrepancies and deficiencies on petitions, applications, maps and reports in accordance with Wyoming law, rules and regulations

Qualifications


PREFERENCES: 


Preference may be given to candidates with a bachelor's degree in geology, hydrogeology, engineering, environmental, physical or natural science field PLUS 2 years of work experience in water resource management.

 
KNOWLEDGE:


  • Knowledge of Wyoming water law; policies, procedures and business practices of the State Engineer's Office; geologic, hydrologic and irrigation principles and practices; well construction; operation of water level and flow measuring devices; legal land descriptions; surveying principles. 
  • Skills in interpersonal, written and verbal communications; managing people and resources; computer applications (database, spreadsheet, presentation, word processing, GIS software); interpretation, analysis and reporting of geologic and hydrologic data. 
  • Ability to develop collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals and to build strategic relationships among people, work groups and divisions (both internal and external); deal with others in difficult and complex situations to achieve resolution or adherence to laws and/or rules and regulations; present and convey information clearly and concisely to groups or individuals verbally, electronically and in writing to ensure they understand the information.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
 

Education:
Bachelor's Degree (typically in The Sciences)
 
Experience:
1-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in The Sciences) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Natural Resources Analyst
 
OR
 
Education & Experience Substitution:
4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in The Sciences) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Natural Resources Analyst
 
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
None

Necessary Special Requirements


PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:


Field activities require the ability to travel statewide occasionally.


NOTES:

 
  • FLSA:  Exempt 
  • The mission of the Wyoming State Engineer's Office and Board of Control is to provide for the general supervision and protection of both inter-and intra-state water of this state, including the appropriation, distribution and application to beneficial use of water as provided under the prior appropriation doctrine while maintaining the flexibility within that framework to meet the changing needs of the citizens of Wyoming.
     

Supplemental Information


Visit us online at seo.wyo.gov

Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
 

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