Salary: $6,612.67 - $7,347.60 Monthly
Location : Cheyenne, WY
Job Type: Permanent Full-time
Job Number:
Department: Water Development Office
Division: Water Development Office
Opening Date: 07/13/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Determined by Position
Job Classification: ENNR10

Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Responsible for managing Water Development Level I Reconnaissance and Level II Feasibility Study planning projects and assisting with the agency's instream flow program, small water project program, and weather modification program. Monitors progress of assigned projects to ensure compliance wit contract requirements including budgets and completion dates. Prepares funding recommendations, technical scopes of work, requests for proposals, contracts and project closeouts. Reviews and evaluates draft planning documents, technical memoranda, 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: Rose Richardson / 307-777-7966
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.
• Assists in the management of the instream flow program, small water project program, and weather modification program.
• Prepares funding recommendations, technical scopes of service, requests for proposals, and contracts.
• 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 with Water Development Program irrigation and water system surveys.
• 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.
• Performs inter-agency coordination with federal, state and local entities.
• Researches records and provides information and technical data to the public.
• Interfaces regularly with communities at the mid to senior management level.
• 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.
• Prepares and presents project closeout memos at Water Development Commission meetings.
• Possesses a strong willingness to learn and develop a variety of new skills and knowledge, as appropriate, which may include participating in training courses and learning from others within the Water Development Office.
• 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 Water Development Program.

Qualifications
PREFERENCES:
Preference may be given to applicants with education and experience in civil engineering (water resources), agricultural engineering, hydrogeology, hydrology, watershed science, geospatial science, geography, or other natural resources field, PLUS previous project management experience. PE licensure is preferred, but not required.
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.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills to include public speaking.
• Ability to manage consultants including Requests for Proposals, contracting, and review of work products.
• Knowledge of Wyoming Water Law; federal and state legislative processes; and compacts and decrees to which Wyoming is a party
• Excellent computer skills.

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 required

NOTES:

• FLSA: Exempt

Supplemental Information
029-Wyoming Water Development Office - Planning Division

Click to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

01

(AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• High School Diploma/GED/or Equivalent
• Some college Coursework, No Degree Received
• Associate's Degree
• Associate's Degree and additional coursework
• Bachelor's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree and additional coursework
• Master's Degree
• Master's Degree and additional coursework
• Doctorate Degree
• Doctorate Degree and additional coursework
• None of the Above

02

(AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• 45+ Quarter hours/30+ Semester hours
• 90+ Quarter hours/60+ Semester hours
• 136+ Quarter hours/91+ Semester hours
• 180+ Quarter hours/120+ Semester hours
• 225+ Quarter hours/150+Semester hours
• N/A

03

(ENNR10) Which of the following best describes your work experience Natural Resources? Experience definition: (This experience includes, but may not be limited to, the following: Environmental Sciences, Natural Resources, GIS experience, or other similar experience.)

• No relevant experience.
• Less than one (1) year of relevant experience.
• One (1) to less than two (2) years of relevant experience.
• Two (2) to less than three (3) years of relevant experience.
• Three (3) to less than four (4) years of relevant experience.
• Four (4) or more years of relevant experience.

04

(AA) Describe your relevant experience below.
05

Do you have education and experience in engineering (water resources), hydrogeology, hydrology, watershed science, geospatial science, geography, or other natural resources field, PLUS previous project management experience?

• Yes
• No

06

Describe your project management experience.
07

(A1) Where did you hear about this opportunity?

• Government Jobs @www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming
• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• Zip Recruiter
• Wyoming Workforce Center
• Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.)
• Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement
• Career Fair
• Human Resources Division
• Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
• Current State Employee
• Other

08

(A1) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employee's first and last name, and include the department they work for, if known. This employee may be eligible for a Referral bonus.
09

(A1) If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.
10

(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: PER WYOMING STATUTE, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for veterans' preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive veterans' preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application. I have read and understand the veterans' preference disclosure.

• Yes
• No
• I am not a veteran

11

(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veteran's military service, and wish to claim veterans' preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans' preference status. By requesting veterans' preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.

• Current State Employee
• Veteran - DD214 Attached
• Disabled Veteran (10% or more) - DD214 and Veteran's Disability Determination Attached
• Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran - DD214 and proof of Survivor Benefit Attached
• None of the above

12

(A) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume' is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify.I have read and understand the above statement.

• Yes
• No

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