Summary of Work This position is responsible for the administration and management of the Regulatory Division's Dam Safety duties, including the direct supervision of two employees.
Duties and Tasks - Oversee the dam safety section on the timely processing and workload development of dam permit applications, complaints, appeals, inspections, and agency database management.
- Provide direction and oversight to staff for the processing of dam construction permit applications, which involves project analysis and development of a recommendation to the Director and State Engineer.
- Manage the Federal Emergency Management Agency's National Dam Safety Program grant for North Dakota.
- Facilitate and communicate the routine field inspections of dams, including investigation or problems, complaints, or emergency situations to dam owners.
- Testify and represent the Department in legal matters concerning the functions of the section. This position 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.
- Process emergency dam construction applications in abbreviated time frames.
- Assist the public and local entities in understanding the dam permitting processes.
- Attend meetings with other Department staff to support and advise in the dam permitting process.
- Administer contract development and solicitation for Dam Safety projects.
- Review, advise, and implement code and policy improvements.
- Represent the division director, in their absence, at applicable public meetings.
Minimum Qualifications - A bachelor's degree in civil engineering, water resources engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- 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 geotechnical analysis, 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 twelve months will also be considered.
- Demonstrated proficency 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.
- Ability to traverse uneven terrain, climb over fences, and navigate varying field conditions encountered during dam inspections.
Preferred Qualifications - Education emphasis or career experience in geotechnical engineering.
- 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.
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 "View All Jobs" 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;
- Thename,address, andphone numberofthree professional references (no letters of reference please).
For more Team NDbenefit 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 recruiter@nd.gov or (701) 328-3290.
For questions regarding this position's duties or requirements, please contact Missy Schmidt at (701) 328-2751 or mkschmidt@nd.gov .
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