WATER RIGHTS SPECIALIST
HydroSolutions, Inc. (HydroSolutions) seeks a Water Right Specialist to join our team. The position is available in our Helena Montana office, in full- or part-time status.
Job Description:
In this position you will primarily provide assistance with preparing water right permitting documents. Work will primarily be focused on projects in Montana. Typical tasks will include:
Assist with preparation of Montana DNRC water right permits and change applications.
Review of DNRC water right files, Water Resource Surveys, and Water Court documents and decisions.
Data acquisition, compilation, and analysis in support of water resources or environmental projects.
Geographic Information Systems analysis and mapping.
Historical aerial imagery analysis and interpretation relating to historical water use.
Perform site inspections relating to water rights, water resources, or environmental projects. Field work will include stream flow measurements, use of GPS to document conditions, install stream gages, well inspection and pumping tests, environmental baseline assessments, and more.
Interface and communicating with state agencies including Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC), Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks (FWP); or Federal agencies like USFS, BLM, BOR, or others.
Provide technical support and guidance to other technical staff and attorneys regarding water rights, water supply, and Water Court cases.
Required Education, Skills & Experience:
Undergraduate or graduate degree in natural resources, earth sciences, or engineering.
Knowledge of Montana water rights permitting processes and at least 1 year of experience with preparing or processing DNRC water right permitting documents.
Demonstrated ability to prepare written documents with scientific and technical information.
Strong and effective verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and set own work priorities; ability to work in a team environment.
Accuracy and attention to details, ability to meet deadlines.
Experience and ability to complete field work activities.
Positive client interface and work attitude.
Ability to organize multiple tasks.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
Other Desired Experience & Abilities or Growth Areas:
GIS software skills (ESRI Desktop/Pro suite) including but not limited to, raster georeferencing, geodatabase management, geoprocessing, and digitization.
Basic database skills
Cartographic mapping principles
Use and interpretation of remote sensing data products
Familiarity with public sources of spatial data
Flexibility to work in other service areas of water resources and environmental
Experience with stream gaging,
Creativity and ability to learn new skills and areas of practice
Salary Range: Depending on knowledge and experience, starting base pay could be between $29/hour and $37/hour. Salary range may be negotiable based on knowledge and experience.
Benefits and Other Compensation: We provide a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that promotes employee health, performance, and success which includes medical, dental, vision, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, performance-based bonus eligibility, and potential for end-of-year retirement fund profit share.
Office Location: Helena Montana.
Appointment Type: Full- or Part-Time
About HydroSolutions: HydroSolutions Inc is a Montana-incorporated engineering and environmental consulting firm founded in 1999 specializing in water supply engineering and development, water rights, hydrology, geology, groundwater assessment, and environmental investigation and remediation.
HydroSolutions is proud to serve Montana and the West. We are independent consultants with a solid record of serving ag and ranch, industry, conservation groups, private individuals, and government. We employ an experienced staff of engineers, water rights specialists, hydrologists, geologists, earth scientists, and field technicians.
Interested? Email your resume to info@hydrosi.com and request a job application.
