Water Resource Engineer Manager

Summary Of Work

The individual in this position will be responsible for the administration and management of the Regulatory Division's Water Management and Administration duties, including the direct supervision of three FTEs.

Duties and Tasks

• Provide direction and oversight to staff for the processing of the construction and drainage permit applications, which involves project analysis and development of a recommendation to the Director and State Engineer.
• Oversee the section on the timely processing and workload development of permit applications, determinations, complaints, appeals, technical assistance, and agency database management.
• Testify and represent the Department in legal matters concerning the functions of the section. This person will also represent the Department in the providing testimony to the North Dakota legislature as directed.
• Review the work of staff for consistency and applicable methods of processing.
• Provide assistance to local entities related to the development and use of the state's water resources.
• Process emergency drain and construction applications in abbreviated time frames.
• Assist the public and local entities in understanding the permitting processes.
• Attend meetings with other Department staff to support and advise in the permitting process.
• Address appeals of regulatory decisions made by water resource districts.
• Direct staff responses to complaints from the public regarding the existence of unauthorized projects, which may require field investigations, meeting with the parties involved, and consulting with other agencies.
• Review, advise, and implement code and policy improvements.
• Represent the division director, in their absence, at applicable public meetings.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in the field of Engineering or a field related to the requirements of the position.
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant administrative engineering or supervisory experience or comparable professional experience.
• A minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in surface water hydrology and hydraulics or comparable professional experience.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of North Dakota, or ability to obtain licensure within 12 months of hire.
• PE registration in another state with ability to register in North Dakota within 12 months will also be considered.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications and tools.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong database management and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Must be able and willing to travel as necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in civil or water resources engineering.
• Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM).
• Working knowledge of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
• Two years of professional experience working in a regulatory capacity.
• Proven ability to lead and manage teams.
• Skilled in public speaking and delivering presentations.
• Experience working with various levels of government.
• Hydraulic & hydrologic modeling experience.

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Application Procedures

Please note that the Department of Water Resources is not enrolled in E-Verify and does not provide sponsorships for employment.

Applications will ONLY be accepted online through the ND PeopleSoft System.

State of ND employees should access the announcement and application by signing into their ND PeopleSoft account at: ND PeopleSoft, clicking on "Careers," and selecting "Careers" in the drop-down menu.

Applicants who are not employees of the State of North Dakota can access the announcement and application by visiting: ND Careers website.

Application materials must reach this office by 11:59 PM Central Standard Time (CST) on the closing date.

In addition to the online application, the following is also required:

• Cover letter (addressed to Human Resources)
• Resume;
• Copy of all college transcripts, and;
• The name, address, and phone number of three professional references (no letters of reference please).

For more Team ND benefit information, please see Team ND Benefits.

Application materials will be scored based on a 100-point job-related personnel system.

Applications should include information that directly addresses how the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and a summary of work. It is very important to be thorough and detailed in all application materials.

Applicants who experience difficulties during the application process should contact ***email_hidden*** or (701) 328-3290.

For questions regarding this position's duties or requirements, please contact Missy Schmidt at (701) 328-2751 or [email protected].

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Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.