Salary: $33.55 - $41.00 Hourly
Location : Salt Lake County, UT
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 42747
Agency: 560 Department of Natural Resources
Unit: 7600 DNR WRT TECHNICAL SERVICES
Opening Date: 09/11/2024
Closing Date: 9/27/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Exempt
Recruiter: Christa Rowland, 801-538-4826
# of Openings: 1
Location: 1594 W North TempleSalt Lake City, Utah
Schedule Code: TL - Time Limited - This is a career service exempt at will position.
Benefits: This position is eligible for a full benefits package. See benefits tab below for details.
Driver License Requirements: 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%20Rules
EEO Statement: 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, dial 711 or TTY: 800-346-4128.
Job Description Job Title: Engineer IIJob Description:The candidate will collaborate with river commissioners and regional staff to create water right distribution models for the state. The candidate will assist water users and staff in understanding distribution accounting models. The employee will work with the data and automation teams to determine new measurement locations to meet modeling needs.
Principal Duties:- Creating visual schematics, accounting schematics, and priority schedules using information from commissioners, regional engineers, and distribution engineers.
- Identifying where new measurements need to go based on schematics and priority schedules.
- Identifying locations where there is measurement but we do not have access.
- Making new models based on established practices for simple river systems.
- Take over the development and maintenance of less complex models.
- Teach users how to operate and read models.
Ideal Candidate:- Excellent written communication skills.
- Ability to verbally communicate complex ideas to stakeholders.
- Listen and comprehend concerns expressed by stakeholders.
- Ability to use technical skills to analyze water right systems and develop solutions.
- Experience in hydrology, groundwater flow, and hydraulics.
Why You Should Join Our Team:Water is an integral part of life in Utah. Water management is a critical challenge that will require innovation, expertise, and stakeholder engagement. This position will play a major role in this important endeavor. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to help people understand water rights, work in a challenging profession that has a meaningful impact on every aspect of life in the arid West, and shape the future of the state's most valuable resource.
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Qualifications - Understanding of principals of hydrology, water measurement, and water use estimating techniques.
- Experience using spreadsheets to evaluate complex or large data sets.
- Experience in computer programming.
- Ability to read, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and/or procedures.
- Speaks clearly, concisely and effectively; listen to, and understand, information and ideas as presented verbally.
- Communicates information and ideas clearly, and concisely, in writing; reads and understands information presented in writing.
- Must have passed Fundamentals of Engineering exam.
Supplemental Information - Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, riding a horse and hiking in rough terrain and high elevations.
- Preference will be given to candidates with Water Rights experience.
- Incumbent must be have a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in the state of Utah.
- Must be able to work in extreme and adverse weather conditions (heat, wind, snow, ice, rain, etc. Lift and carry up to 45 lbs as needed. Drive 4-wheel drive vehicles and/or OHV's. Hike carrying equipment. Hike and/or walk over rough terrain and wet or rocky surfaces. Statewide travel with overnight stays which could occasionally last up to 4 nights in duration. Work alone/independently. Must be able to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing. Must be able to ride a horse for hours at a time in rugged terrain
Benefits:The State of Utah offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for a detailed information page: To access a Total Compensation Calculator in Excel format click
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Do you have a bachelor's degree or higher in Civil Engineering, Civil & Environmental Engineering, or another directly related engineering field?
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If you answered "No" to the question above type N/A in the space provided. If you answered "Yes" to the question above provide the following information in this space: 1) Degree type (Bachelors, Masters, or both) 2) Your degree major & any minors 3) College or university you obtained your degree from.
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Using the drop down box, indicate the highest level of engineering credentials you have received.
- None
- I have passed FE
- I hold the EIT Certification
- I hold a PE License from a state other than Utah
- I hold a Utah PE License
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Do you have experience with any of the following: 1) Measuring streamflow 2) Measuring diversions 3) Evaluating irrigation water use 4) Evaluating municipal and industrial water use Check all that apply
- Measuring streamflow
- Measuring diversions
- Evaluating irrigation water use
- Evaluating municipal and industrial water use
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If you answered "None" to the question above type N/A in the space provided. If your answer indicated that you have experience with any of the items listed in the question above rate your experience as Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced & give brief DETAILS describing your experience with each item in the space provided below, including a description of the measurement/estimate method. Please be specific. (For example: Item #1 - Beginner, then list experience or state "no experience", Item #2 - Advanced, list experience or state "no experience", Item #3 -Intermediate. . . . . .)
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Do you have experience with developing hydrologic models?
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Describe your experience with developing hydrologic models?
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How many years of work experience have you completed where your duties included working with Utah water rights and Utah water law?
- None
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 4 years
- 5 years or more
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If you answered "None" to the question type N/A in the space provided. If you indicated that you have some work experience to the question above, describe your level of understanding and the experience you have had working with Utah water rights and Utah water law.
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Do you have work experience using any of the following: 1) Using topographical maps 2) Using spreadsheets to evaluate large or complex data sets 3) Creating maps using GIS software 4) SQL 5) Programming Check all that apply
- None
- Using topographical maps
- Using spreadsheets to evaluate large or complex data sets
- Creating maps using GIS software
- SQL
- Programming
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If you answered "None" to the question above type N/A in the space provided. If your answer indicated that you have experience with any of the items listed in the question above rate your experience as Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced & give brief DETAILS describing your experience with each specific item in the space provided below. Please be specific. (For example: Item #1 - Beginner, then list experience or state "no experience", Item #2 - Advanced, list experience or state "no experience", Item #3 -Intermediate. . . . . .)
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Your resume must validate your experience provided on the application. If your resume does not support your application answers you may be disqualified or you may receive a lower overall score eliminating you from consideration. ONLY APPLICANTS SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED.
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