Accountant Technician II (Non-Classified Water Commissioner)
The Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Division of Water Resources is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Water Commissioner (Accountant Technician II). This is a nonclassified, full-time position within the Division of Water Resources located in Carson City, Nevada.
This position provides hydrologic and hydrogeologic expertise to the Division of Water Resources; directs and manages staff to include review of all work in preparation of presentations and assign projects; ensures proper training of section staff; reviews and develops ground water and surface water models; evaluates the hydrologic aspects of applications and permits to appropriate water, including the potential for conflict with existing water rights; establishes and coordinates policies and procedures used by employees of the division in accordance with rules, regulations, statutes and recognized professional standards; researches, prepares and reviews rulings and reports prior to review by the State Engineer; provides expertise on matters relating to water use and development, ground water and surface water conjunctive management, aquifer storage and recover projects and other matters that affect water resources of the state; works with the public on establishing monitoring plans; represents the division in various hearings, meetings, mediation processes and conferences; oversees and reviews informational studies or reports; trains section and division staff on hydrologic and hydrogeologic principles and procedures; coordinates and consults with non-partisan research organizations on conducting regional water-related studies; and conducts, implements and optimizes a scientific review for the statewide ground water monitoring network.
This position is located within the Titles Section of the Division of Water Resources in Carson City. The incumbent will review and process Reports of Conveyance submittals to update water right ownership. The Engineering Technician's responsibilities will also include public assistance with title related inquiries, assist Water Resource Specialists with technical and statutory review of water right applications and maps, annual field work collecting water level data, and all other duties as assigned by the Supervisor, Manager or State Engineer.