Water Resource Agent
Company Name:
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
The Department of Water Resources currently has an opening for Water Resource Agent. This recruitment will be used to fill the current opening in the Western Regional office in Boise. If you have previously applied for Water Resource Agent 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 the position. The Water Resource Agent classification may be used for recruitment and training purposes. Typically the Senior level requires 2 years experience as a Water Resource Agent.
Responsibilities:
Performs technical aspects of field and office duties in implementation of Idaho water laws.
Provides technical assistance to the public.
Conducts scientific field examinations to measure the rate of water diversion and determine location, method, purpose and frequency of appropriation and makes recommendations regarding extent of beneficial use.
Interprets legal descriptions, survey plats, aerial photographs and maps to locate points of diversion and place of use.
Reviews various department regulatory program applications for correctness, and compliance with state and federal laws and regulations and department policies.
Investigates unauthorized water diversions and water right disputes.
Conducts stream flow measurements.
Explains water laws and regulations to individuals and groups.
Minimum
Qualifications:
Good knowledge of hydrology, hydrogeology, hydraulics, and/or water measurement techniques for determining water quantity parameters such as flow rate, volume, pump efficiencies, and storage capacities.
Knowledge of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry to calculate water flow rates, pump efficiencies, water storage capacity, and/or land areas.
Experience interpreting public land survey legal descriptions utilizing at least one of the following: USGS quadrangle maps, survey plats, or similar cartographic material.
One to two years of higher technical training preferred.
Desirable Qualification:
Background with aerial photography, satellite imagery, global positioning systems, or geographic information systems.
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 63 is needed to pass this examination. 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.
To preview the examination for this position, click on below. You will not be able to apply from this screen. Please follow the directions under How to Apply.
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.
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 IDWR Employment
Open for Recruitment: October 27, 2014 - November 14, 2014
Announcement #: 0
Location(s): Boise
Salary Range: $14.97 - $19.00 -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 an opening for Water Resource Agent. This recruitment will be used to fill the current opening in the Western Regional office in Boise. If you have previously applied for Water Resource Agent 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 the position. The Water Resource Agent classification may be used for recruitment and training purposes. Typically the Senior level requires 2 years experience as a Water Resource Agent.
Responsibilities:
Performs technical aspects of field and office duties in implementation of Idaho water laws.
Provides technical assistance to the public.
Conducts scientific field examinations to measure the rate of water diversion and determine location, method, purpose and frequency of appropriation and makes recommendations regarding extent of beneficial use.
Interprets legal descriptions, survey plats, aerial photographs and maps to locate points of diversion and place of use.
Reviews various department regulatory program applications for correctness, and compliance with state and federal laws and regulations and department policies.
Investigates unauthorized water diversions and water right disputes.
Conducts stream flow measurements.
Explains water laws and regulations to individuals and groups.
Minimum
Qualifications:
Good knowledge of hydrology, hydrogeology, hydraulics, and/or water measurement techniques for determining water quantity parameters such as flow rate, volume, pump efficiencies, and storage capacities.
Knowledge of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry to calculate water flow rates, pump efficiencies, water storage capacity, and/or land areas.
Experience interpreting public land survey legal descriptions utilizing at least one of the following: USGS quadrangle maps, survey plats, or similar cartographic material.
One to two years of higher technical training preferred.
Desirable Qualification:
Background with aerial photography, satellite imagery, global positioning systems, or geographic information systems.
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 63 is needed to pass this examination. 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.
To preview the examination for this position, click on below. You will not be able to apply from this screen. Please follow the directions under How to Apply.
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.
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 IDWR Employment
Open for Recruitment: October 27, 2014 - November 14, 2014
Announcement #: 0
Location(s): Boise
Salary Range: $14.97 - $19.00 -Plus Competitive Benefits!Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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