What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water Resource Specialist position at Village of Ruidoso?
JOB
The Water Resource Specialist is under the general supervision of the Water Resource Manager to coordinate workload, projects, and daily duties. This position assists in the implementation or maintenance of the Village’s various Water Resource Initiatives, including but not limited to water rights administration, water conservation, asset management, source water protection, water development, watershed health, utility emergency response plan, and GIS program. This position works Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00 p.m. and is non-exempt for FLSA purposes.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Assists with activities regarding the Village’s water rights portfolio and the Village’s water development plan, including water rights permitting, administration, and accounting, Assists with implementation or maintenance of the Source Water Protection Plan, Water Development Plan, Water Conservation Plan, Asset Management Plan, Utility Emergency Response Plan, and Water Utility GIS program.Coordinates with local, state and federal agencies, boards, committees, advisory groups and other organizations, stakeholders and authorities on water resource management and conservation strategies. Assist the Water Resource Manager in coordination with State and Federal agencies regarding State & Federal Water Quality and other environmental regulations including but not limited to the Clean Water Act, Safe Water Drinking Act, National Environmental Policy Act, and Endangered Species Act. Under the supervision of Water Resource Manager, plans and implements watershed enhancement projects.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Knowledge of principles of surveying, mapping, cartography, and global positioning systems.Knowledge of principles and practices of GIS, including data compilation techniques, ArcGIS software applications, graphics applications and overlays, and spatial models for computer environments and peripheral devicesKnowledge of Global Positions Systems (GPS) platformsAbility to prepare accurate, presentation ready maps from plans, sketches, verbal descriptions, and specificationsTravel RequirementsLimited travel - ability to travel for activities such as classes, and workshops in and out of the areaOvernight travel as required
The Water Resource Specialist is under the general supervision of the Water Resource Manager to coordinate workload, projects, and daily duties. This position assists in the implementation or maintenance of the Village’s various Water Resource Initiatives, including but not limited to water rights administration, water conservation, asset management, source water protection, water development, watershed health, utility emergency response plan, and GIS program. This position works Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00 p.m. and is non-exempt for FLSA purposes.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Assists with activities regarding the Village’s water rights portfolio and the Village’s water development plan, including water rights permitting, administration, and accounting, Assists with implementation or maintenance of the Source Water Protection Plan, Water Development Plan, Water Conservation Plan, Asset Management Plan, Utility Emergency Response Plan, and Water Utility GIS program.Coordinates with local, state and federal agencies, boards, committees, advisory groups and other organizations, stakeholders and authorities on water resource management and conservation strategies. Assist the Water Resource Manager in coordination with State and Federal agencies regarding State & Federal Water Quality and other environmental regulations including but not limited to the Clean Water Act, Safe Water Drinking Act, National Environmental Policy Act, and Endangered Species Act. Under the supervision of Water Resource Manager, plans and implements watershed enhancement projects.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Knowledge of principles of surveying, mapping, cartography, and global positioning systems.Knowledge of principles and practices of GIS, including data compilation techniques, ArcGIS software applications, graphics applications and overlays, and spatial models for computer environments and peripheral devicesKnowledge of Global Positions Systems (GPS) platformsAbility to prepare accurate, presentation ready maps from plans, sketches, verbal descriptions, and specificationsTravel RequirementsLimited travel - ability to travel for activities such as classes, and workshops in and out of the areaOvernight travel as required
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