Hydrologist Supervisor - DNRC

Job Overview:

• The Hydrologist Supervisor is responsible for supporting the WRD and Water Management Bureau (WMB) in administration of the Water Use Act and to support implementation of the 2015 Montana State Water Plan. The position develops, implements, and administers the WMB’s hydro-sciences program.
• The position serves as a department expert during administrative hearings and court proceedings and provides senior level technical analyses of complex hydrologic conditions in support of water rights administration, policy development, and water management studies.
• The hydrologist designs, conducts and manages hydrologic investigations and modeling studies, supports and/or manages the development and implementation of the WRD’s real-time stream gaging program, provides training and support on all facets of water measurement, and works closely with staff from WRD’s regional offices and the Water Rights Bureau to implement the Water Use Act.
• This position may also be called upon to support the State’s responsibility in fulfilling its commitment to implement the terms and conditions of 18 Federal Reserved Water Right Compact settlements.
• The position represents DNRC on multi-agency technical advisory committees and stakeholder task forces.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIESProgram Development, Implementation, and Administration:

• Conduct strategic and long-range planning for the section to determine objectives, priorities, and the most efficient and effective allocation of staff and resources

• Develop and implement standard business practices for section operations including, but not limited to, conducting hydrological investigations, surface water modeling, and groundwater modeling.
• Evaluate the effects of proposed legislation on section programs. Provide input and recommendations to the bureau chief and division administrator; prepare and present program information to the Legislature; and develop implementation plans for legislation that affects programs.
• Administer the section’s policies, budget, and operations to ensure achievement of bureau objectives, efficient and safe program operations, and compliance with statutory responsibilities and regulations.
• Oversee all section expenditures. Provide first line of approval to pay claims and recommend final approval to bureau chief.