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Work Unit Overview: TheState Water ProjectsBureau administers the state’sRehabilitation,Project Management,and HydropowerSections. TheBureau supports a segment of the agricultural community by providing water from 18 active water storage projects. These projects consist of 22 dams and 250 miles of canals for supply, storage and delivery of irrigation, stock water, municipal and other approved uses. TheBureau manages contracts with18WaterUserAssociations and markets over 400,000 acre-feet of water. TheBureau also owns the Broadwater Missouri Toston Hydroelectric facility. TheBureau provides oversight of these projects by delivering inspection, instrumentation, engineering, and operation services. The Bureau also owns and manages real property associated with the Projects, and manages multiple haying, grazing,and recreational leases. The Bureauincludes engineers, scientists,and operators. Job Overview: As Bureau Chief, the incumbent performs the management and supervisory engineering work necessary to plan, organize, and direct the activities of the Bureau. This position directs and coordinates the program activities of the Bureau; develops and implements program operating and administrative policies, short and long-termplans and program objectives, priorities, strategies and goals with oversight of the Division Administrator; ensures program activities are consistent with the laws, rules and regulations; directsstatutorily requiredactivities and emergencyactions for the programs when required and coordinates those activities with theDivision andDepartment; sets and communicates performance standards and work quantity for program activities and assesses operations; ensures coordination of program activities with activities of other government regulatoryagencies ensurestheBureau is working in a coordinated and cooperative manner with other operating entities within theDepartment; keeps the Division Administrator informed of all significant activitiesandmediaandlegislative inquiries; and prepares work progress and other types of reports and presents them to theDivisionAdministrator,DepartmentDirector or other appropriate authorities. Provides directions and oversight of Bureau contracts for personal and professional services. Negotiates contract conditions, claims, change orders and disputes. Makes final determination on engineering and contract matters within the Bureau. Manages theWater Rightsof the Bureau. Manages water purchase agreements, approves water purchase contracts and works directly with the Water User Associations. Oversees and provides guidance to staff in MEPA/NEPA and permitting requirements. For a complete job description please contact Kellie Richetti at Krichetti@mt.gov. BENEFITS: * Health Care & Benefits * Retirement * Paid Vacation, Sick Leave and Holidays Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) *– Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF. Look here to learn more and see if you may qualify. Application and Selection Process: The DNRC may include the following factors in determining whether an applicant meets the qualifications of a position vacancy by: State of MT application form, cover letter, current resume, educational requirements, structured interview, a performance test, job-related reference checks, job-related work experience, job-related past and current performance. *Required Application Materials: * Resume * Cover Letter HELPFUL HINT: You must check the “relevant document” box to ensure your attachments are uploading correctly to the specific application. * For any questions regarding this position, please contact Kellie Richetti at 406-444-0513 or at KRichetti@mt.gov. Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience): The position requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, along with five years’ progressively responsible work experience. Work experience must includethreeyears of progressively responsible supervisory, management, and leadership experience preferably in a natural resource management or an environmental regulatory field. A Professional Engineer’s license is required. AMaster’s degree in Civil Engineeringor closely related fieldis desirable. *SPECIAL INFORMATION: * * Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. A valid driver's license is required with less than 12 conviction points in the most recent completed 36 months. * Applicants must be able to climb embankments, walk on uneven surfaces for up to a mile and crawl through confined spaces such as siphon pipes. * Selected candidate may be eligible to receive relocating expenses per DNRC Moving and Relocation policy. *ELIGIBILITY TO WORK: *In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, the person selected must produce within three days of hire documents that show authorization to work in the United States. Examples of such documentation include a birth certificate or Social Security card along with a driver’s license or other picture I.D., or a U.S. passport, or a "green card". The state of Montana does not sponsor Visa's or Green Cards. Title: *Engineering Manager-Water Projects Bureau Chief Location: Helena Requisition ID: 24142288

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