Water Resource Specialist

City of Farmington

Job Position #124:
Water Resource Specialist (Position Level determined by 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: 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 accepted until filled.

• Work under supervision of the Water/Wastewater CIP Administrator.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, officials, and members of the general public.
• Operate a motor vehicle to assist in carrying out the business of the department and the City.
• Work within the Water and Wastewater Utilities Division responsible for raw water supply system components, including ditches, pumping stations, storage reservoirs, and water rights.
• Develop, review, and revise the City's 40‑Year Water Plan.
• Develop the Water Conservation Plan for the City of Farmington's Water Utility System.
• Administer and maintain the water rights portfolio, ensuring compliance with New Mexico state statutes, regulations, and reporting requirements.
• Perform technical research in regard to capital improvement projects or as requested by other departments.
• Assist in preparing plans, designs, and directing construction of public works improvement projects, including streets, sewer, water, storm or irrigation systems.
• Coordinate and oversee design of projects performed by consulting engineering firms, including bids and contracts.
• Perform inspections, design, plans, maps, profiles, and prepare specifications under supervision.
• Determine applicable codes, regulations, and requirements for assigned projects.
• Perform technical research, economic analyses, and write technical solutions for capital improvement projects.
• Communicate progress and activities to the Water/Wastewater Administrator, Public Works Director, and the public.
• Maintain attendance at work as an essential function.

• Serve on various employee committees as required.
• Supervise interns or temporary employees as assigned.
• Possess New Mexico Certified Flood Plain Manager certification as a plus.
• Review plats for compliance with codes and standards and recommend changes.
• Review building permits for drainage and infrastructure concerns.

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, water resource engineering, hydrology, or related field and two (2) years of experience in planning, development, conservation, administration, and management of surface water resources; a Master's degree may substitute for experience.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record for past three years.
• Comprehensive knowledge of water rights laws and regulations for surface water resource development, administration, and management.
• Knowledge of State of New Mexico Environmental Department and U.S. EPA regulations, permit requirements, interstate stream compacts, and applicable U.S. and New Mexico Supreme Court decrees.
• Knowledge of mathematics (area calculations), hydrology (flow and volume calculations), land surveying principles and techniques, aerial photography, map interpretation, and GIS.
• Skill in performing specialized engineering investigations and writing technical reports.
• Extensive skills in writing technical reports and general correspondence.
• Working knowledge of personal computers, word processing, spreadsheet software, and modeling techniques.
• Able to communicate verbally and in writing with supervisors, employees, and the public on water resource matters.
• Able to establish and maintain working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, other City personnel, and the public.
• Skill in maintaining positive public relations while responding to realistic concerns under stressful circumstances.
• Ability to work under stress, handle stressful situations, meet deadlines, and follow verbal and/or written instructions.
• Familiarity with EIT/PE certification. For "L" level: bachelor's degree required; for "EIT" level:
  Engineer‑In‑Training certificate required and must be obtained within 2 years; for "PE" level:
  Professional Engineer license required and must be obtained within 2 years.

Calculator, telephone, radio, fax and copy machine, computer (desktop and laptop) and applicable software packages, motor vehicles.

Occasionally stand, walk, use hands to handle or operate tools or controls, reach with hands and arms; frequently sit, talk, or hear. May occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Required color vision.

Quiet office setting.

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