What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water Commissioner (Accountant Technician 2) position at State of Nevada, Division of Human Resource Management?
Announcement Number: 172327601
901 S. Stewart Street, Suite 2002
Water Commissioner (Accountant Technician II)
March 10, 2025
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 non-
classified, full-time position within the Division of Water Resources located in Carson City, Nevada.
Recruitment: This is an open competitive recruitment, open to all qualified persons. Applications will be
accepted until recruitment need is satisfied.
Approximate Annual Salary (DOE)
Employee/Employer Paid Retirement: $56,689.20 - $83,666.16
This non-classified position serves at will of the State Engineer. The position is eligible for the State of
Nevada Public Employees Benefit Program (PEBP).
The POSITION: This position supports the fiscal operations of the Division by managing accounts payable,
revenue processes, and financial reporting functions for non-executive budget accounts. Duties include,
but are not limited to, reconciling weekly Budget Status Reports (BSRs) from DAWN; reviewing and
approving billing claims and expenditures in Advantage; maintaining non-executive revenue ledgers;
processing shared cost allocations and non-classified employee salary allocations; and approving Bank of
America Travel and P-Card transactions. The Account Technician also provides backup support for
Journal Voucher Data Entry (JVD) and Journal Voucher Reporting (JVR) and assists with updating
internal budget tracking reports. This position requires a high level of accuracy, attention to detail, and
compliance with state policies and internal controls. The incumbent must be capable of independently
analyzing and resolving financial discrepancies, ensuring that all fiscal operations are completed in a
timely and efficient manner.
Skills Required: Must be able to work independently and in a team environment. Must be able to
communicate effectively with co-workers and the public. Must be professional, well organized and
motivated. Must be willing and able to improve existing skills and develop new skills as required by
work assignments. Must have experience with the Microsoft Office suite.
Education And Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
Graduation from high school supplemented by 6 college credits in beginning accounting. Additionally
required is three years of progressively responsible financial records maintenance experience which
includes duties such as designing, implementing and interpreting narrative and data reports; applying
principles of accounting to analyze financial information; preparing entries to accounts; analyzing assets
and liabilities and preparing balance sheets; auditing contracts, vouchers and other documents and
preparing summary transaction reports; implementing accounting control procedures; and overseeing the
work of accounting clerical staff; OR one year of experience as an Accountant Technician I in Nevada
State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above which must
have included 6 college credits in beginning accounting.
STATE OF NEVADA
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Joe Lombardo, Governor
James A. Settelmeyer, Director
Adam Sullivan, P.E., State Engineer
Nevada Division of
WATER RESOURCES
901 S. Stewart Street, Suite 2002
Nevada Division of Water Resources
Attn: Natalie Wood, Administrative Services Officer II
Email: n.wood@water.nv.gov
NOTE: In your cover letter please indicate how you heard about the position. If you heard about this
position through a website, please specify which website.
901 S. Stewart Street, Suite 2002
901 S. Stewart Street, Suite 2002
- Carson City, Nevada 89701
- p: (775) 684-2800
- f: (775) 684-2811
- water.nv.gov
Water Commissioner (Accountant Technician II)
March 10, 2025
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 non-
classified, full-time position within the Division of Water Resources located in Carson City, Nevada.
Recruitment: This is an open competitive recruitment, open to all qualified persons. Applications will be
accepted until recruitment need is satisfied.
Approximate Annual Salary (DOE)
Employee/Employer Paid Retirement: $56,689.20 - $83,666.16
This non-classified position serves at will of the State Engineer. The position is eligible for the State of
Nevada Public Employees Benefit Program (PEBP).
The POSITION: This position supports the fiscal operations of the Division by managing accounts payable,
revenue processes, and financial reporting functions for non-executive budget accounts. Duties include,
but are not limited to, reconciling weekly Budget Status Reports (BSRs) from DAWN; reviewing and
approving billing claims and expenditures in Advantage; maintaining non-executive revenue ledgers;
processing shared cost allocations and non-classified employee salary allocations; and approving Bank of
America Travel and P-Card transactions. The Account Technician also provides backup support for
Journal Voucher Data Entry (JVD) and Journal Voucher Reporting (JVR) and assists with updating
internal budget tracking reports. This position requires a high level of accuracy, attention to detail, and
compliance with state policies and internal controls. The incumbent must be capable of independently
analyzing and resolving financial discrepancies, ensuring that all fiscal operations are completed in a
timely and efficient manner.
Skills Required: Must be able to work independently and in a team environment. Must be able to
communicate effectively with co-workers and the public. Must be professional, well organized and
motivated. Must be willing and able to improve existing skills and develop new skills as required by
work assignments. Must have experience with the Microsoft Office suite.
Education And Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
Graduation from high school supplemented by 6 college credits in beginning accounting. Additionally
required is three years of progressively responsible financial records maintenance experience which
includes duties such as designing, implementing and interpreting narrative and data reports; applying
principles of accounting to analyze financial information; preparing entries to accounts; analyzing assets
and liabilities and preparing balance sheets; auditing contracts, vouchers and other documents and
preparing summary transaction reports; implementing accounting control procedures; and overseeing the
work of accounting clerical staff; OR one year of experience as an Accountant Technician I in Nevada
State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above which must
have included 6 college credits in beginning accounting.
STATE OF NEVADA
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Joe Lombardo, Governor
James A. Settelmeyer, Director
Adam Sullivan, P.E., State Engineer
Nevada Division of
WATER RESOURCES
901 S. Stewart Street, Suite 2002
- Carson City, Nevada 89701
- p: (775) 684-2800
- f: (775) 684-2811
- water.nv.gov
Nevada Division of Water Resources
Attn: Natalie Wood, Administrative Services Officer II
Email: n.wood@water.nv.gov
NOTE: In your cover letter please indicate how you heard about the position. If you heard about this
position through a website, please specify which website.
901 S. Stewart Street, Suite 2002
- Carson City, Nevada 89701
- p: (775) 684-2800
- f: (775) 684-2811
- water.nv.gov
Salary : $56,689 - $83,666
