Water Resource Agent, Senior
Company Name:
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
The Department of Water Resources currently has one (1) opening for WR Agent / WR Agent Sr. This recruitment will be used to fill the current opening in Western Regional Office in Boise. If you have previously applied for Water Resource Agent, Senior and wish to be considered for the current opening, you must re-apply under this announcement. Previous scores will not be used.
Water Resource Agent, Senior is the full working level of this position. If you do not meet the minimum qualifications of Water Resource Agent, Senior please apply under the Water Resource Agent announcement #0 .
Responsibilities:
Interprets legal descriptions, survey plats, aerial photographs and maps to locate points of diversion and places of use.
Evaluates new-use applications, amendments, transfers and adjudication claims pertaining to water appropriations and recommends appropriate action.
Reviews various department regulations for impact on natural resources, technical correctness, and compliance with state and federal laws and regulations and department policies.
Investigates, mediates and recommends action on unauthorized water diversions and water right disputes.
Conducts stream flow measurements and calculates reservoir storage capacity.
Prepares petitions and orders and issues citations.
Some duties may include conducting scientific examinations to measure rate of water diversion and determine location, method, purpose and frequency of appropriation to establish extent of beneficial use.
Minimum
Qualifications:
Some knowledge of algebra, geometry and trigonometry to calculate water flow rates, pump efficiencies, water storage capacities, and/or land areas.
Good knowledge of hydrology as it relates to surface and ground water.
Experience: determining a system's water diversion and conveyance capacity including pump systems; interpreting aerial photography, satellite imagery, global positioning systems, or geographic information systems; interpreting public land survey legal descriptions utilizing at least one of the following: USGS quadrangle maps, survey plats, or similar cartographic material; applying federal and state regulations and laws pertaining to water appropriation and/or use in a work setting.
Ability to interact with angry or hostile individuals.
Valid Driver's license.
Desirable Qualification:
Experience applying the prior appropriation doctrine in the area of water rights adjudication or new appropriation.
Examination:
Education and Experience. Enter your responses to the questions in the space provided in the examination. You must have the minimum level of experience or education described for each question to qualify for this position. Scoring will be based on the information you provide. A minimum rating of 65 is needed to pass this examination.
To preview the exam , click on below (you will not be able to test from this screen). Notification of your test results will be available online when the review process is complete. Applicants who do not apply online will receive written notification.
How to Apply:
Click on the Apply Online button to the left and follow the instructions provided to complete the Application Checklist and Exam for this position.
When updating your online application information, please select:
Department of Water Resources under Agencies
Full-time employment under Job Type/Shift
Boise under Cities. If you wish to be considered for future openings statewide, please indicate which cities you would be willing to work in.
When updating your online application information, you must complete all items in the Application Checklist. This includes: Personal Information, Education, Work History, Cities, Agencies and Job type. Without this information your name cannot be referred to the hiring agency.
Thank you for your interest in employment with the Idaho Department of Water Resources!
For more information about employment at IDWR, please visit /
Open for Recruitment: October 27, 2014 - November 14, 2014
Announcement #: 0
Location(s): Boise
Salary Range: $19.48 - $23.00 -Plus Competitive Benefits!Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
The Department of Water Resources currently has one (1) opening for WR Agent / WR Agent Sr. This recruitment will be used to fill the current opening in Western Regional Office in Boise. If you have previously applied for Water Resource Agent, Senior and wish to be considered for the current opening, you must re-apply under this announcement. Previous scores will not be used.
Water Resource Agent, Senior is the full working level of this position. If you do not meet the minimum qualifications of Water Resource Agent, Senior please apply under the Water Resource Agent announcement #0 .
Responsibilities:
Interprets legal descriptions, survey plats, aerial photographs and maps to locate points of diversion and places of use.
Evaluates new-use applications, amendments, transfers and adjudication claims pertaining to water appropriations and recommends appropriate action.
Reviews various department regulations for impact on natural resources, technical correctness, and compliance with state and federal laws and regulations and department policies.
Investigates, mediates and recommends action on unauthorized water diversions and water right disputes.
Conducts stream flow measurements and calculates reservoir storage capacity.
Prepares petitions and orders and issues citations.
Some duties may include conducting scientific examinations to measure rate of water diversion and determine location, method, purpose and frequency of appropriation to establish extent of beneficial use.
Minimum
Qualifications:
Some knowledge of algebra, geometry and trigonometry to calculate water flow rates, pump efficiencies, water storage capacities, and/or land areas.
Good knowledge of hydrology as it relates to surface and ground water.
Experience: determining a system's water diversion and conveyance capacity including pump systems; interpreting aerial photography, satellite imagery, global positioning systems, or geographic information systems; interpreting public land survey legal descriptions utilizing at least one of the following: USGS quadrangle maps, survey plats, or similar cartographic material; applying federal and state regulations and laws pertaining to water appropriation and/or use in a work setting.
Ability to interact with angry or hostile individuals.
Valid Driver's license.
Desirable Qualification:
Experience applying the prior appropriation doctrine in the area of water rights adjudication or new appropriation.
Examination:
Education and Experience. Enter your responses to the questions in the space provided in the examination. You must have the minimum level of experience or education described for each question to qualify for this position. Scoring will be based on the information you provide. A minimum rating of 65 is needed to pass this examination.
To preview the exam , click on below (you will not be able to test from this screen). Notification of your test results will be available online when the review process is complete. Applicants who do not apply online will receive written notification.
How to Apply:
Click on the Apply Online button to the left and follow the instructions provided to complete the Application Checklist and Exam for this position.
When updating your online application information, please select:
Department of Water Resources under Agencies
Full-time employment under Job Type/Shift
Boise under Cities. If you wish to be considered for future openings statewide, please indicate which cities you would be willing to work in.
When updating your online application information, you must complete all items in the Application Checklist. This includes: Personal Information, Education, Work History, Cities, Agencies and Job type. Without this information your name cannot be referred to the hiring agency.
Thank you for your interest in employment with the Idaho Department of Water Resources!
For more information about employment at IDWR, please visit /
Open for Recruitment: October 27, 2014 - November 14, 2014
Announcement #: 0
Location(s): Boise
Salary Range: $19.48 - $23.00 -Plus Competitive Benefits!Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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