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Senior Water Resource Professional (OSE/ISC #27005)
Santa Fe, United States
Posting Details
THIS JOB POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.
This position is located in the Water Resources Allocation Program (WRAP), District VI Office in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
For additional information about the Office of the State engineer, please visit our agency website at https://www.ose.state.nm.gov/
Why does the job exist?
This position will provide support in a professional water resources administration role in the District VI Office. The water professional will administer water resources in accordance with New Mexico statutes, court adjudications, and rules and regulations of the state engineer through processing applications for permits, changes of ownership, and other water rights administration documents. The water professional is responsible for performing work in support of Active Water Management and other water masters duties such as, field work, collecting and reporting of surface and ground water diversion data in District VI. In addition, the water professional will assist the public with filing documents, providing guidance, and answering questions concerning water rights administration.
How does it get done?
PERFORM ADMINSTRATION OF WATER RIGHT DOCUMENTS - The water professional will review applications for permit, assist the public with corrections to applications, prepare notices for publication, perform technical analyses as needed, and prepare memorandums of recommendation on water rights applications. They will also review and process changes of ownership, title work and prepare overlay maps. The water professional will prepare recommendation memorandums for other water rights administration documents such as extensions of time and proofs of beneficial use. In addition, they may participate as an expert witness in administrative hearings to explain decisions on water rights applications, which may include creation of administrative exhibits, collaborating with other witnesses and counsel, and providing testimony. Special projects may be assigned.
SURFACE AND GROUNDWATER ADMINISTRATION-The water professional will perform field work in support of Active Water Resource Management (AWRM) and will coordinate with water users. Field work will consist of maintaining diversion measurement equipment, monitoring diversions, post-processing diversion measurement records, and rating water control structures. The water professional will also identify, map, and prepare reports on irrigated lands in District VI. In addition, they will be responsible for locating wells with GPS, increasing compliance with metering water diversions from wells, and measuring well levels.
PUBLIC ASSISTANCE - The water professional will provide general water rights information to walk-in, telephone, and email inquiries in a responsive, courteous, and accurate manner. They will also assist the public to complete various water rights forms for filing. The water professional will also represent the NMOSE in meetings and other public forums as requested.
COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT - The water professional will perform field investigations and follow-ups for compliance problems as needed, in a timely manner, and as appropriate to specific complaints. They will prepare complaint reports with recommended actions, prepare written responses to complaints, and follow through to achieve resolutions. The water professional will also track diversion records, permit compliance, and assist with the compilation of an annual report. In addition, they will prepare and send notices of violation pertaining to water use.
Who are the customers?
This position will work with agency staff, the public, stakeholders, other state agencies, federal agencies, county government
entities, parciantes, mayordomos, and tribal and non-tribal communities.
Ideal Candidate
This position will work with agency staff, the public, stakeholders, other state agencies, federal agencies, county government
entities, parciantes, mayordomos, and tribal and non-tribal communities.
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture Science, Hydrology, Geology, Environmental Science, Water Resources, Watershed Management, Physics, Natural Science, Physical Science, Life Science, Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Forestry/Forest Science, Conservation Science, Wildlife Science, Emergency Management, or Engineering and four (4) years of relevant experience. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling eight (8) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification within six (6) months of date of hire as a condition of continued employment.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Some sitting, standing, bending, and reaching may be required, Use of Xerox machine, scanners, printers and telephone. Long hours in front of a computer terminal. Long hours of researching and reading vast amounts of water rights information.
Incumbent is expected to be comfortable with customer service over the phone and in person. Occasional field work requires the use of digital cameras and a global positioning system. Occasionally reporting to remote work sites and field work that may encounter adverse weather and difficult terrain. Some climbing/hiking short distances to identify source water locations. May require brief periods of work in cold and/or inclement weather.
Supplemental Information
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Agency Contact Information: Ramona Martinez (505) 470-2145. Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
THIS JOB POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.
This position is located in the Water Resources Allocation Program (WRAP), District VI Office in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
For additional information about the Office of the State engineer, please visit our agency website at https://www.ose.state.nm.gov/
Why does the job exist?
This position will provide support in a professional water resources administration role in the District VI Office. The water professional will administer water resources in accordance with New Mexico statutes, court adjudications, and rules and regulations of the state engineer through processing applications for permits, changes of ownership, and other water rights administration documents. The water professional is responsible for performing work in support of Active Water Management and other water masters duties such as, field work, collecting and reporting of surface and ground water diversion data in District VI. In addition, the water professional will assist the public with filing documents, providing guidance, and answering questions concerning water rights administration.
How does it get done?
PERFORM ADMINSTRATION OF WATER RIGHT DOCUMENTS - The water professional will review applications for permit, assist the public with corrections to applications, prepare notices for publication, perform technical analyses as needed, and prepare memorandums of recommendation on water rights applications. They will also review and process changes of ownership, title work and prepare overlay maps. The water professional will prepare recommendation memorandums for other water rights administration documents such as extensions of time and proofs of beneficial use. In addition, they may participate as an expert witness in administrative hearings to explain decisions on water rights applications, which may include creation of administrative exhibits, collaborating with other witnesses and counsel, and providing testimony. Special projects may be assigned.
SURFACE AND GROUNDWATER ADMINISTRATION-The water professional will perform field work in support of Active Water Resource Management (AWRM) and will coordinate with water users. Field work will consist of maintaining diversion measurement equipment, monitoring diversions, post-processing diversion measurement records, and rating water control structures. The water professional will also identify, map, and prepare reports on irrigated lands in District VI. In addition, they will be responsible for locating wells with GPS, increasing compliance with metering water diversions from wells, and measuring well levels.
PUBLIC ASSISTANCE - The water professional will provide general water rights information to walk-in, telephone, and email inquiries in a responsive, courteous, and accurate manner. They will also assist the public to complete various water rights forms for filing. The water professional will also represent the NMOSE in meetings and other public forums as requested.
COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT - The water professional will perform field investigations and follow-ups for compliance problems as needed, in a timely manner, and as appropriate to specific complaints. They will prepare complaint reports with recommended actions, prepare written responses to complaints, and follow through to achieve resolutions. The water professional will also track diversion records, permit compliance, and assist with the compilation of an annual report. In addition, they will prepare and send notices of violation pertaining to water use.
Who are the customers?
This position will work with agency staff, the public, stakeholders, other state agencies, federal agencies, county government
entities, parciantes, mayordomos, and tribal and non-tribal communities.
Ideal Candidate
This position will work with agency staff, the public, stakeholders, other state agencies, federal agencies, county government
entities, parciantes, mayordomos, and tribal and non-tribal communities.
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture Science, Hydrology, Geology, Environmental Science, Water Resources, Watershed Management, Physics, Natural Science, Physical Science, Life Science, Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Forestry/Forest Science, Conservation Science, Wildlife Science, Emergency Management, or Engineering and four (4) years of relevant experience. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling eight (8) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification within six (6) months of date of hire as a condition of continued employment.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Some sitting, standing, bending, and reaching may be required, Use of Xerox machine, scanners, printers and telephone. Long hours in front of a computer terminal. Long hours of researching and reading vast amounts of water rights information.
Incumbent is expected to be comfortable with customer service over the phone and in person. Occasional field work requires the use of digital cameras and a global positioning system. Occasionally reporting to remote work sites and field work that may encounter adverse weather and difficult terrain. Some climbing/hiking short distances to identify source water locations. May require brief periods of work in cold and/or inclement weather.
Supplemental Information
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information: Ramona Martinez (505) 470-2145. Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
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