Water Resource Specialist
Listed on 2026-07-18
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Engineering
Water Management, Environmental Engineer, Environmental & Urban Planning, Civil Engineering -
Government
Environmental & Urban Planning
Job Opening
City of Farmington
JOB POSITION #124:Water Resource Specialist
(POSITION LEVEL SHALL BE DETERMINED BY SELECTED APPLICANT QUALIFICATIONS)
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department:
Community Works/Water Administration
Work Location:
West Annex, 805 Municipal Drive (2nd Floor)
Type of Position:
Regular/Full-Time
Pay Class/Hiring Range
Water Resource Specialist "L" $53,347.42 - $82,997.82/Annually
Water Resource Specialist (EIT) "M" $58,018.48 - $90,159.47/Annually
Water Resource Specialist (PE) "O" $69,572.67 - $/Annually
Days Worked:
Monday – Friday
Hours Worked: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Applications will be received:
Until Filled
Works under the supervision of the Water/Wastewater CIP Administrator.
Using excellent customer service skills, establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other employees, officials, and all members of the general public.
Operates a motor vehicle to assist in carrying out the business of the department and the City.
Works within the Water and Wastewater Utilities Division of the Public Works Department which is responsible for components of the raw water supply system, including but not limited to ditches, pumping stations, storage reservoirs and water rights.
Responsible for the development, and yearly review & revision, of the City's 40-Year Water Plan. The 40-Year Water Plan inventories and documents water rights and current usage of water resources and develops projections of water demands over a 40-year planning period. This review and revision will align with the strategic goals of the City of Farmington.
Responsible for the development of a Water Conservation Plan for the City of Farmington's Water Utility System. The Water Conservation Plan inventories and documents current conservation policies and practices and identifies and recommends future appropriate conservation measures, policies, and practices along with strategies for implementation of those recommendations.
Administer and maintain the water rights portfolio, ensuring compliance with New Mexico state statutes, regulations, and reporting requirements while protecting the organization's water rights assets.
Performs technical research in regard to capital improvement projects or as requested from other departments.
Assists in preparing plans, designs, and directs construction of public works improvement projects, including streets, sewer, water, storm or irrigation systems & is expected to be able to complete tasks with little to no supervision and will supervise other staff as assigned.
Coordinates and oversees design of projects performed by consulting engineering firms under contract with the City. Works with and directs engineering consultants and City purchasing staff in preparation and award of bids and contracts, including the facilitation of pre-bid and pre-construction meetings.
Responsible for performing inspections, designs, plans, maps, profiles and preparation of specifications under the supervision of the Water/Wastewater CIP Administrator.
Determines applicable codes, regulations, and requirements for assigned projects. Performs technical research and economic analyses and write technical solutions in regard to capital improvement projects as requested from other departments.
Communicates with the Water/Wastewater Administrator to keep them informed of the division's progress and activities and any significant contacts with the public and the media. Communicates with the Public Works Director through the Division Administrator.
Attendance at work is an essential function of this position.
Non-Essential DutiesMay serve on various employee committees, as required and assigned.
May supervise interns or temporary employees as assigned.
Being New Mexico Certified Flood Plain Manager is a plus.
Reviews plats for compliance with codes and standards and recommends proposed changes to the project engineer.
Reviews building permits for drainage and infrastructure concerns.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar,…
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