Salary: $30.72 – $48.72 Hourly
Location: Carbon County, UT
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 37320
Agency: 560 Department of Natural Resources
Unit: 7200 DNR WRT APPLICATIONS & RECORDS
Opening Date: 05/17/2023
Closing Date: 5/29/2023 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Exempt
Recruiter: Christa Rowland, 801-538-4826
# of Openings: 1
Location: 319 N Carbonville Rd Suite B Price, Utah 84501
Schedule Code: B – Competitive Career Service – Employment in this position requires a probationary period.
Benefits
This position is eligible for a full benefits package. See benefits tab below for details.
Driver License Requirements
Employees hired for this recruitment will be subject to the Driver Eligibility standards found at the following link: https://adminrules.utah.gov/public/search/driver%20eligibility/Current%20Rules
EEO Statement
The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, dial 711 or TTY: 800-346-4128.
Job Description
Job Title: Engineer III, II, I
Location: Southwestern Region Office
Job Description:
The Division of Water Rights is seeking an inquisitive, dedicated, and detail-oriented Civil/Environmental Engineer with an emphasis in Hydrology and GIS mapping to fill an entry/mid-level position as Assistant Regional Engineer in the Southeastern Region Office located in Price, Utah. The Southeastern Region Office regulates the appropriation and distribution of water throughout Carbon, Emery, Grand and San Juan counties including on the main stem of the Green and Colorado rivers. Primary duties include working with farmers, ranchers, irrigation companies and municipalities in the region to solve many complex and interesting issues related to water appropriation, mapping, measurement, and distribution. This work also includes groundwater supply and distribution issues primarily in the Moab area and issues related to Utah’s obligations under the Colorado River Compact. Additional duties include assisting with dam safety inspections for low, moderate and high hazard dams; assisting with stream alteration permitting for work proposed within stream channels; and assisting with the general water right adjudication for San Juan County/Navajo Nation. These duties result in approximately 60% office time and 40% field work in some of the most stunning and beautiful areas found in the western United States. If you enjoy living in an area that provides a wealth of opportunities for outdoor recreation, we would invite you to consider joining our team in this most interesting and important field of water related engineering.
*Position may be filled at the Engineer I, Engineer II, or Engineer III level depending upon selected candidates qualifications.
To Qualify for the Engineer I (entry $23.42-$37.16 maximum)
Satisfactory completion of Engineering degree – Engineer in-Training (EIT) or the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FE) completed by end of 12 month probationary period. This is an entry-level job, which requires close supervision and limited engineering experience while performing engineering related tasks.
To Qualify for the Engineer II (entry $27.57-$46.16 maximum)
Satisfactory completion of Engineer -In-Training (EIT) or the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FE) required. Incumbents have experience working as an Engineer but are not licensed as a Professional Engineer. Most of their work must be reviewed and approved by a licensed Engineer. Incumbents use independent judgment in the modification and evaluation of standard techniques, perform independently on most assignments, receiving technical guidance on unusual problems. Incumbents apply the knowledge and techniques of advanced mathematics and engineering to assignments.
To Qualify for the Engineer III (entry $30.72-$48.72maximum)
Must be registered as a professional engineer in accordance with the provisions of Utah Code Annotated 58-22. This is a working level job requiring minimal supervision. Incumbents in this job utilize advanced training, experience and independent judgment in the evaluation and modification of complex engineering situations requiring specialized abilities. Incumbents apply the knowledge and techniques of advanced mathematics and engineering to assignments.
Principal Duties:
- Visit locations for water projects with water users, municipalities and irrigation companies to discuss feasibility.
- Assist the public in answering questions, reviewing water rights and other files, and explaining procedures, policy guidelines, and statutes.
- Assist in established distribution systems within the region. Assist state appointed water commissioners as necessary and operate river modeling programs.
- Assist the State Engineer, Regional Engineer and staff of the Dam Safety during dam safety inspections.
- Assist the Adjudication team in the accomplishment of the court ordered adjudications.
- Attend presentations, review and compose written reports, and make public presentations.
- Works with people to find solutions to water rights problems.
- Assists water users in filing acceptable applications.
- Handle distribution issues that arise in the area and be able to provide solutions to distribution problems.
- Use GIS mapping for adjudication proceedings, distribution systems and Colorado River evaluations.
- Assist the public on stream alteration projects by visiting their proposed stream alteration site within the region.
- Investigate allegations of illegal water use and consult with enforcement about pursuing enforcement.
Ideal Candidate:
- Inquisitive, dedicated, and detailed-oriented Civil/Environmental Engineer with an emphasis in Hydrology and GIS mapping.
- Successful completion of the FE or PE exam.
- Proven ability to work independently.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- A working knowledge of hydrology and hydrologic principles.
- A knowledge of research and investigation methods and techniques.
- Ability to use logic to analyze or identify underlying principles, reasons or facts associated with information or data to draw conclusions.
- Knowledge of water rights laws and policies.
Why You Should Join Our Team:
As one of the oldest agencies in the State of Utah, the Office of the State Engineer (i.e., the Division of Water Rights) has a long history of playing a critical role in the management of the state’s water resources. Consequently, water users rely on the expertise of the Division of Water Rights to provide order and certainty in the distribution of Utah’s water. As a member of our team you will have the opportunity to help people from the south eastern region understand water rights, work in a challenging profession that has a meaningful impact on every aspect of life in the arid West, and shape the future of the state’s most valuable resource.
The Agency:
For more information about our agency (or program) click here: http://www.waterrights.utah.gov/ Example of Duties
- Assist the public in answering questions, reviewing water right and other files, and explaining office procedures, policy guidelines, and statutes. Advise water users and assist in the preparation of applications.
- Assist regional engineer and direct regional staff in responsibilities related to appropriations.
- Assist in the management and supervision of established distribution systems within the region. Assist state appointed water commissioners as necessary and operate river modeling programs.
- Assist the Distribution Section as requested in preparation and verification of information related to the on-going actions to enforce water rights.
- Assist the State Engineer, Regional Engineer and staff of the Dam Safety section in fulfilling duties pursuant to UCA Sec. 73-5a.
- Assist the Regional Engineer in the preparation and/or receipt and processing of applications for the renovation or replacement of existing wells, monitor wells, non-production (heat pump) wells and other provisional (“test”) wells.
- Assist the Adjudication team in the accomplishment of the court ordered adjudications.
- Attend presentations, review and compose written reports, and make public presentations.
- Other duties as assigned.
Typical Qualifications
- Principles, theories, and practices of engineering
- Knowledge of Utah water rights, their characteristics and attributes; water right policies and procedures.
- Ability to read, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and/or procedures.
- A working knowledge of Section 73, Chapters 1-6 UCA, 1953 as amended current office procedures, and policies guidelines; ability to prepare and process wate right applications based on these procedures and guidelines and the ability to assume direct responsibility, in consultation with the Regional Engineer, for the referenced applications.
- An in-depth knowledge of the statutes, current policy guidelines and procedures pertaining to the appropriation of water.
- Familiarity with the various types of water measurement devices including but not limited to weirs, flumes, digital flow meters, and their use.
- Familiarity with court decrees, proposed determinations, distribution schedules and other available documents used in the administration of these water right areas.
- Familiarity with the adjudication manual and current policy guidelines and procedures pertaining to the adjudication of water.
- An understanding of the responsibilities of division and region staff related to dam safety and ability to participate in the scheduling and accomplishment of mandated dam inspections.
- Visit construction sites for unscheduled inspections during construction or maintenance on existing dams. Coordinate visits and convey information to the section office.
- Ability to provide technical assistance to water users.
- Ability to speak clearly, concisely and effectively; listen to, and understand, information and ideas as presented verbally.
- Ability to communicate information and ideas clearly, and concisely, in writing; read and understand information presented in writing.
- Ability to solve a problems using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions; analyze or identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts associated with information or data to draw conclusion.
- Ability to use GIS technology solutions.
- A working understanding of hydrologic concepts and terms and ability to use river modeling programs.
- A working understanding of geologic concepts and terms.
- Ability to teach new concepts and coach in learning situations.
Supplemental Information
- Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
- Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.
Agency: State of Utah
Address: 4315 S. 2700 W., Suite 2100, Taylorsville, Utah, 84129
