Natural Resources Program Principal 2026-01577
State of WyomingAbout the role
Posting number: 2026-01577
Department: Water Development Office
Division: Water Development Office
Job classification: ENNR10 - NATURAL RESOURCES PROGRAM PRINCIPAL
Posting type: Open
Categories: Administration, Management, Water Agency, Research
Summary
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.
Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
- Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
- Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities
- and MUCH MORE! Click here for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!
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Human Resource Contact: Rose Richardson / rose.richardson@wyo.gov 307-777-7966
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.
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