North Dakota Dept of Water Resources
Title: Program Manager North Dakota State (NFIP)
Salary: $57,480.00 to $66,840.00 annually
Location: Bismarck ND
Deadline: Open until 07/04/2022
Summary: The individual in this position will act as the State of North Dakota coordinator for the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s National Flood Insurance Program in the Department of Water Resources’ Regulatory Division.
The typical duties and responsibilities of this position include the following: Act as the state liaison to FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP); promote strong floodplain management development standards and promote the purchase of flood insurance statewide, and provide technical assistance to participating communities for a wide range of regulatory activities. Develop, administer, and track annual work plans and associated budgets to meet federal grant requirements. Conduct meetings with local officials to provide guidance and resolve problems. Plan and conduct presentations, training, and educational workshops for realtors, lenders, community officials, and other interested groups. Review community floodplain development permits and flood insurance rate maps for accuracy. Maintain numerous database files associated with floodplain management. Provide assistance, education, and outreach to the general public, political subdivisions, and other agencies regarding the NFIP.
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Jobs and Internships
North Dakota Dept of Water Resources
Title: Hydrogeologist II
Salary: $63,540.00 to $75,132.00 annually
Location: Bismarck ND
Deadline: Open until filled
Summary: As a hydrogeologist with the North Dakota Department of Water Resources, you will manage groundwater permits and applications in an assigned area, and make recommendations to the Department of Water Resources Director and State Engineer. Provide technical advice on groundwater resource problems. Conduct groundwater resource investigations and studies. Design groundwater monitoring and sampling plans, including the geologic logging of test holes and installation of observation wells. We are looking for a Bachelor of Science degree in geology with an emphasis in hydrogeology; geological or civil engineering with a background in hydrogeology/hydrology; engineering geology; hydrogeology, or a closely related field. The position also requires a valid Class D driver's license. Preferring a Master’s degree with an emphasis in hydrogeology.
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Clean Water Action/Clean Water Fund
Salary: Based on qualifications
Application Deadline: Until filled
Summary: Responsible for a combination of administrative, policy, technical, and public relations activities, including supervision and management of the administrative office and acting as the point of contact and voice of WSWRA internally and externally. Should be aware of national, regional, and local policies, legislation and politics, trends, and personalities in order to maintain the goal of a unified, cohesive, and effective organization. Experience should include a broad range of working with state, federal, and local governments, as well as non-governmental organizations; communications and public relations; administrative and budgetary activities.
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WSWRA/Executive Director
Salary: Based on qualifications
Application Deadline: Until filled
Summary: Responsible for a combination of administrative, policy, technical, and public relations activities, including supervision and management of the administrative office and acting as the point of contact and voice of WSWRA internally and externally. Should be aware of national, regional, and local policies, legislation and politics, trends, and personalities in order to maintain the goal of a unified, cohesive, and effective organization. Experience should include a broad range of working with state, federal, and local governments, as well as non-governmental organizations; communications and public relations; administrative and budgetary activities.
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North Dakota Dept of Water Resources (NDDWR)
Title: Surface water section manager in the Water Appropriations Division
Salary: $68928.00 to $92124.00 annually, plus fully paid family health insurance.
Location: Bismarck ND
Deadline: 08/01/2022
Summary: This position will supervise and manage the NDDWR Water Appropriation Division surface water hydrology Staff. Duties to include: mentor and advise staff on surface water hydrology, water resource management, and water appropriation decisions; draft recommendations or review staff recommendations to the State Engineer and Department of Water Resources Director on water permit applications and administrative or regulatory action; advance the Water Appropriation Division standard operating procedures, processes, and policy; oversee the planning and management of hydrologic data collection in assigned staff project areas; provide technical or regulatory advice on water rights, water resource problems, and complaints; work with government agencies on water resource issues; conduct or oversee water resource investigations and studies.
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Central Arizona Project
Title: General Manager
Salary: $300,000 plus, dependent upon qualifications
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Application Deadline: August 18, 2022
Summary: The Central Arizona Project (CAP) is seeking a confident, solutions-oriented professional to lead a high-performing organization and move CAP forward in an era of unprecedented challenges of severe drought and climate change. The General Manager will lead the west’s premiere water agency, which supplies water and critical infrastructure for 80% of Arizona’s population and is the largest single resource of renewable water supplies in Arizona.
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North Dakota Dept of Water Resources
Title: Senior Engineer
Salary: $69,060.00 to $75,240.00 annually
Location: Bismarck ND
Deadline: Open until 06/26/2022
Summary: The individual in this position will act as a Senior Engineer for the Dam Safety Program in the Department of Water Resource’s Regulatory Division. The purpose of North Dakota’s Dam Safety program is to minimize the risk to life and property through sound management of dams in the state. To include reviewing construction permit applications for dams and preparing recommendations to the Director. Conduct field inspections of dams throughout the state including routine dam safety inspections; and investigation of problems, complaints, or emergency situations. Document dam inspection findings, prepare dam inspection reports, and develop recommendations regarding necessary maintenance and repairs. Communicate inspection findings, recommendations, and other necessary information to dam owners. And determine the hazard classification of new and existing dams.
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North Dakota Dept of Water Resources
Title: Surface Water Hydrologist
Salary: $63,540.00 to $75,132.00 annually
Location: Bismarck ND
Deadline: Open until 07/05/2022
Summary: As a surface water hydrologist with the North Dakota Department of Water Resources, you will have an impact on the sustainable management of surface water resources, in an environment that provides many opportunities to learn using robust datasets and technology. The management of water rights requires an interdisciplinary approach of water policy, science, and data management. Duties include managing surface water permits and applications in an assigned area and make recommendations to the Department of Water Resources Director and State Engineer. Document, organize, analyze, and interpret hydrologic data. Provide technical advice on surface water resource problems. Conduct surface water resource investigations and studies. Measure and record stream and river discharges. Work with local, state, and federal agencies on water resource issues.
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Executive Vice President | NWRA
Click here for a detailed description of the position of Executive Vice President for the National Water Resource Association.
For more than 90 years, the National Water Resources Association (NWRA) has promoted the development, control, conservation, preservation, and use of the water resources of the western United States. The NWRA is a Washington, DC-based nonprofit federation of state water resources associations that advocates on behalf of agricultural and municipal water providers across the American West.
North Dakota Dept of Water Resources
Title: Hydrologist III
Salary: $67,704.00 to $85,200.00 annually
Location: Bismarck ND
Deadline: Open until filled
Summary: As a hydrogeologist with the North Dakota Department of Water Resources, you will manage groundwater permits and applications in an assigned area, make recommendations to the Department of Water Resources Director and State Engineer. Provide technical advice on groundwater resource problems. Conduct groundwater resource investigations and studies. Design groundwater monitoring and sampling plans, including the geologic logging of test holes and installation of observation wells. We are looking for a Bachelor of Science degree in geology with an emphasis in hydrogeology; geological or civil engineering and 5 years of experience in hydrogeology/hydrology; engineering geology; hydrogeology, or a closely related field. The position also requires a valid Class D driver's license. Preferring a Master’s degree with an emphasis in hydrogeology plus 3 years of experience.
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