ENNR10-2023-02450-Project Manager-Cheyenne

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　　ENNR10-2023-02450-Project Manager-Cheyenne

　　Salary

　　$6,171.35 - $6,857.05 Monthly

　　Location

　　Cheyenne, WY

　　Job Type

　　Full Time

　　Job Number

　　2023-02450

　　Department

　　029-Water Development Office

　　Opening Date

　　12/26/2023

　　Description

　　Benefits

　　Questions

　　Description and Functions

　　Open Until Filled

　　GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

　　Responsible for managing Water Development Level I and II planning projects and developing information concerning the current status and future availability of the State’s water resources as part of the River Basin Planning process. Monitors progress of assigned projects to ensure compliance with contract requirements including budgets and completion dates. Prepares funding recommendations, technical scopes of work, requests for proposals, and contracts. Reviews and evaluates GIS data, metadata and mapping products and provides GIS technical assistance to the office. Represents the program at regional, state, and local meetings.

　　Human Resource Contact: Ashley Zebrowski / [email protected]

　　ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.

　　Manages numerous new development and rehabilitation water planning studies(agricultural, municipal, and watershed studies) across Wyoming to include planning,

　　design, and/or implementation of specific projects, consultant selection, budget oversight, contract administration, and directing consultants.

　　Reviews and evaluates GIS data, metadata and mapping products produced by consultants for consistency and adherence to standards.

　　Provides GIS technical assistance to Office project managers in the conduct of their studies and provides recommendations to the Office with respect to GIS software acquisition and integration with existing software and platforms.

　　Works with the Water Resources Data System (WRDS) at the University of Wyoming to

　　develop methods to maintain base data to support Level I and II planning projects.

　　Assists in the creation of basin wide and statewide perspectives of the status of Wyoming’s water resources.

　　Assists with Water Development Program irrigation and water system surveys.

　　Reviews and evaluates moderately complex modeling.

　　Assists with the coordination and planning of stakeholder meetings throughout the State; participates in River Basin Planning outreach efforts.

　　Assists in creating, implementing and managing both static and interactive data

　　visualizations for stakeholders, including technical experts and the public, to clearly and effectively communicate water status and availability.

　　Determines accuracy of data collection & computation methods; provides technical reviews of draft planning documents, and technical memoranda.

　　Analyzes complex data and draws conclusions; provides technical guidance and instruction to agency projects.

　　Answers technical questions related to policies, procedures and statutes; produces

　　technical documents and memos.

　　Identifies compliance issues with state and federal entities.

　　Researches records and provides information and technical data to public.

　　Interfaces regularly with communities at the mid to senior management level.

　　Prepares funding recommendations, technical scopes of service, requests for proposals, and contracts.

　　Conducts project site visits and public hearings; makes presentations at public meetings to include talks to various agricultural, municipal, conservation and industry groups around the state and region.

　　Reviews consultant invoices to ensure accuracy and processes pay requests; monitors contractual expenditures.

　　Attends various conferences/workshops/meetings (in-state and out-of-state) that are

　　germane to the mission of the River Basin Planning section and the Water Development Office.

　　Qualifications

　　PREFERENCES:

　　Preference may be given to applicants with education and experience in engineering (water resources), hydrogeology, hydrology, watershed science, geospatial science, geography, or other natural resources field, PLUS previous project management experience.

　　KNOWLEDGE:

　　Knowledge of water resources, hydrology and\or hydrogeologic processes.

　　Knowledge of multiple science and engineering disciplines.

　　Knowledge of the principles and practices of Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping technology, including data automation/acquisition, spatial data organization, data analysis, map composition and production.

　　Proficient use of the ESRI suite of GIS software products and geoprocessing tools.

　　Knowledge of and ability to read, research, interpret and apply Federal, State, Local

　　environmental laws and regulations, policies and procedures.

　　Knowledge of the principles of project management.

　　Knowledge of public speaking techniques.

　　Knowledge of Wyoming Water Law statutes.

　　MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

　　Education:

　　Bachelor's Degree (typically in The Sciences)

　　Experience:

　　1-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in The Sciences) with acquired knowledge at the level of a(n) Natural Resources Analyst

　　OR

　　Education & Experience Substitution:

　　4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in The Sciences) with acquired knowledge at the level of a(n) Natural Resources Analyst

　　Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

　　None

　　Necessary Special Requirements

　　PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

　　Travel is requiredNOTES:

　　FLSA: ExemptSupplemental Information

　　029-Wyoming Water Development Office - Planning Division

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　　The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

　　Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

　　Working for the State of Wyoming provides employees with a range of valuable benefits and offers a fulfilling career path. Employees enjoy comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, and vision plans, ensuring their well-being and that of their families. Additionally, the state offers multiple retirement plans, which provide financial security and stability for employees once their career in public services comes to an end. the state recognizes the importance of personal time and offers generous paid time off and flexible arrangements, allowing employees to recharge, take care of personal matters, and maintain a healthy work-life integration.

　　There are many benefits to living and working in Wyoming. Beautiful country with wide-open spaces, clean air, great recreational activities, and no State income tax to mention a few!

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