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Water Resources Supervisor

Posting Begin Date: 2025/11/19

Posting End Date: 2025/12/03

Category: Natural Resources

Sub Category: Water Agency

Work Type: Full Time

Minimum Salary: 39.00

Maximum Salary: 40.00

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Description

State of Idaho Opportunity

Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date.

Important Guidelines: Applicant resumes must demonstrate how they meet the MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS listed in the job announcement.

Selection Process: Resumes will be screened based on the criteria outlined in this announcement. A select number of candidates who have demonstrated that they meet the MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS of the position and have the most relevant qualifications may be given the opportunity to be interviewed.

The Idaho Department of Water Resources (IDWR) may conduct verification of the information provided in your application, including validation of driver's license status, education, employment, and criminal history. Omission and/or falsification of information provided in your application will result in your removal from consideration for employment, appointment, or promotion.

The Idaho Department of Water Resources (IDWR) has an exciting opportunity for a natural resource professional who wants to impact Idaho water issues.

IDWR is filling a vacancy for a Water Resources Supervisor in our Southern Region Office in Twin Falls, Idaho. Twin Falls is a regional commercial center with a vibrant downtown and good access to public lands and outdoor recreational opportunities. This position offers an exciting opportunity to impact Idaho water resource management and administration. The person in this position will lead a team of 4-6 staff that supports the state’s water districts and watermasters to ensure proper delivery of water by district watermasters. This position helps ensure available water supplies within Idaho water districts are properly allocated to the water users according to priority of right.

Example of Duties

• Hire and train staff, assign work, and evaluate performance

• Manage employee relations (professional development, coaching, counseling, etc.)

• Plan, delegate, and schedule work to meet program objectives

• Establish guidance and prepare progress reports for process improvements

• Establish work priorities, standards, procedures, and protocols

• Evaluate program effectiveness and compliance with state water law; review and propose revisions to related laws and rules

• Assist the public, attorneys, and consultants with answers to complex questions about water right and water administration matters

• Participate and/or lead efforts to create, modify or abolish state water districts and provide training for water district watermasters and staff Meet with water users and groups to resolve water delivery disputes

• Initiate enforcement actions and resolve violations of Idaho water law

Minimum Qualifications

Good knowledge of:

• Surface and ground water hydrology as it relates to water diversion and use, well drilling, water system design, and water measurement

Some knowledge of:

• Supervisory practices

• Project management principles

• Data management systems

• Record-keeping practices

Experience with:

• Interpreting, applying, and explaining state laws and rules

• Leading a team project or coordinating a program that requires planning, prioritizing, and accomplishing multiple regulatory, administrative, or business objectives

• Describing technical subject matter to non-technical users both orally and in writing

Minimum Qualification Specialties

• Applying state laws, policies, and practices to water right processes, and interpreting water right records

• Calculating and measuring water flow rates and volumes for irrigation and other water uses

• Interpreting maps and aerial imagery and using Geographic Information System (GIS) software

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience applying the prior appropriation doctrine in water administration or water right adjudication

• Experience which demonstrates considerable knowledge of various water diversion and delivery systems, methods and devices for water measurement, and state water law and rules related to water districts and water distribution

Benefits

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information related to benefits and/or State programs, please visit:Information for State Employees | Idaho Division of Human Resources (https://dhr.idaho.gov/information-for-state-employees/)

To learn more about the Idaho Department of Water Resources, please visit our website:Welcome to Idaho Department of Water Resources (https://idwr.idaho.gov/)

Our Mission: To serve the citizens of Idaho by ensuring that water is conserved and available to sustain Idaho's economy, ecosystems, and resulting quality of life.

EEO/ADA/Veteran

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email[email protected].

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations