Water Conservation Specialist 1

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in natural resource management or natural sciences, plus a minimum of one year of experience with water resources management
• Coursework in water resources, physical or natural sciences, engineering, public speaking, and writing is desirable
• Knowledge of Montana water law, relevant interstate and reserved water compacts, rules, policies, procedures, and government operations
• Water resource-related management theories, principles, concepts, and practices; field investigation methodologies; and negotiation and conflict resolution techniques
• Local water availability, water use practices, water measurement techniques and devices, irrigation methods and designs
• Public landownership records, court decrees and orders, and geological formations affecting water availability
• Local, state, and federal governmental administrative processes

Benefits

• Work/life balance
• Generous paid leave (vacation, sick, holidays)
• Longevity pay with continued state service
• Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts
• Access to free employee medical clinics and telehealth
• Retirement plans (Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution plus an optional 457(b) Plan)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness - may qualify you for student loan forgiveness
• Career progression, professional development, and state employee discounts
• Up to 15 days of military leave with full pay