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State of South Dakota · 1 day ago

Water Rights Program - Chief Engineer

Pierre, SD

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$102K/yr - $120K/yr

The State of South Dakota is seeking a Chief Engineer for the Water Rights Program within the Agriculture & Natural Resources agency. The Chief Engineer will administer state water rights, manage personnel, and represent the Department in various organizations and before the State Legislature.

Government

No H1B

Responsibilities

Directing a statewide program for the administration of state water rights, safety of dams, licensing of well drillers and well pump installers, establishment of Ordinary High Water Marks and outlet elevations for state lakes, operation of a groundwater monitoring network, and responsibility for personnel management of 14 full-time professional staff and several seasonal part-time staff

Developing a recommendation on water right applications and flood control permit applications

Serving as the technical advisor to the Water Management Board during contested case hearings for applications that are contested

Issuing permits based on recommendations for applications that are not contested

Providing for the orderly development of water resources within South Dakota consistent with state laws and regulations

Balancing competing demands for water with the availability of the water resource and ensuring there is no unlawful impairment of domestic use of water and existing water rights

Representing the Department in various organizations and before the State Legislature, as well as making presentations to various groups

Qualification

Licensed Professional EngineerCivil Engineering DegreeWater LawsEngineering PrinciplesPersonnel ManagementBudget ManagementInterpersonal SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

The Chief Engineer must be a licensed Professional Engineer

Successful completion of a degree in civil, geological, environmental, or other related engineering degree

Sound understanding of the federal and state laws governing the development of water and its uses

Department policies and procedures

Engineering principles and practices pertaining to water development

Employee policies and procedures for interviewing, hiring, and managing personnel

Ability to develop and implement program priorities and work plans as well as prioritize and organize associated work activities

Ability to direct and supervise the work of subordinates

Ability to communicate clearly and persuasively

Ability to use strong interpersonal skills

Ability to provide expert testimony before the Water Management Board

Ability to review and approve detailed reports and water right applications providing technical assistance and report narratives as needed

Ability to manage day-to-day budgetary requirements of the Water Rights Program and provide budgetary data necessary for the development of the overall Office of Water Division budget