Water Rights Enforcement Specialist Investigate and evaluate water rights enforcement referrals. Work with referrals through informal efforts to correct violations. Issue letters and initial orders, hold preliminary conferences, participate in hearings, and assure compliance with water rights law. Assist regional offices, distribution, well drilling, stream alteration, and dam safety as requested in the preparation and verification of information related to on-going enforcement of water rights law. Attend presentations, review and compose written reports, and make public presentations. Other duties as assigned. Minimum or "day-one" qualifications: Investigate and evaluate water rights enforcement referrals Work with referrals through informal efforts to correct violations Issue letters and initial orders, hold preliminary conferences, participate in hearings, and assure compliance with water rights law Assist regional offices, distribution, well drilling, stream alteration, and dam safety as requested in the preparation and verification of information related to on-going enforcement of water rights law Attend presentations, review and compose written reports, and make public presentations Other duties as assigned Preferred or trainable/on-the-job qualifications: Preference may be given to applicants with a Master's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or a closely related field or with professional work experience in Water Rights.
Location:
1594 West North Temple Salt Lake City, Utah, 84116 United States Background Check Required – No Drug Test Required – No Schedule Code – B - Competitive Career Service Work Schedule - M-F; 8:00 AM-5:00 PM *Internal candidates that have competed probation may have the option to hybrid work 2 days a week and work 2 days in the office. Work environment, working conditions, physical requirements: Sitting for extended periods of time doing office work and research Work in extreme and adverse weather conditions, heat, wind, snow, ice in the state of UtahLift and carry up to 80 pounds as needed Drive 4 wheel vehicles and/or OHV'sHike over rough terrain and wet and rocky surfaces carrying equipment Statewide travel with overnight stays which could occasionally last up to four nights Candidates must reside within the state of Utah
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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%20RulesIn Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah. Other benefits may include: 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, please contact (801) 957-9390.
