Adjudication Specialist (57095) - (21143284)

The Adjudication Specialist (specialist) performs a variety of duties associated with managing Montana’s water resources.  The specialists work primarily with the adjudication programs either in Water Adjudication Bureau in Helena or in one of eight regional water offices throughout Montana. Specialists analyze statements of claim filed in the adjudication process, water right records, and other data sources to identify legal and factual issues, perform aerial photograph and regional analyses, interview claimants, synthesize this data, and report findings to the Water Court.  As decrees are issued, Specialists evaluate and prepare comments regarding potential DNRC objections.  Specialists also perform investigations, give testimony in water rights cases, and provide assistance to the Water Court in collecting, checking, processing, recording, and maintaining water right claims, evidence, records, and case documents.  Specialists provide assistance and information to other agencies and the public regarding state water use laws, water availability, and local water use patterns.  The program also provides information and support for the state water rights records system.