WATER RIGHTS PROGRAM MANAGER

CSKT - Dept. of Natural Resources   Pablo, MT   Full-time     Business Management
Posted on October 19, 2024
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WATER RIGHTS PROGRAM MANAGER DIVISION OF ENGINEERING & WATER RESOURCES (DEWR) COMPLEX RONAN, MT - NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT The Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes are searching for a Water Rights Program Manager to join our innovative and collaborative team. In this role you’ll lead the technical and administrative aspects of our Water Rights Program. This is more than a management role—it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. Learn more and apply at www.csktribes.org. The Water Rights Program Manager is a full-time, technical, professional-level position working in the Tribes’ Natural Resources Department within the Division of Engineering and Water Resources. This position works under the direct supervision of the Compact Project Officer. The successful applicant must possess a Master’s of Science or Bachelors of Science degree with a minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional-level experience; Education must be in the field of hydrology, geology, engineering, water rights, or a closely related science field with a strength in the hydrologic sciences; Education and experience must demonstrate progressive job experience, a body of technical work completion, quantitative aptitude, and supervisory and management experience; Experience must demonstrate a working knowledge of water rights administration and policy; have the ability to collect data, establish facts, draw conclusions, and define problems and recommend solutions, both orally and in written form. Experience with ArcGIS software and application is highly preferred. Must have a valid driver’s license. Required to successfully complete a certified defensive driving course approved by the Department. Must wear Tribal Government identification and safety apparel when conducting field activities. FAILURE TO SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WILL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION DURING THE SCREENING PROCESS. All applicants are required to submit a Tribal Employment Application (Resumes may be submitted but may not replace or supplement the official Tribal Employment Application), copies of relevant academic transcripts and/or certificates, copy of valid driver’s license, proof of enrollment from a Federally recognized Tribe if other than CSKT, and if claiming veteran’s preference, a copy of DD214 must be submitted. This position is not a (TDP) within the definition of the CSKT Drug Testing policy. The successful applicant, if not already employed by CSKT must pass pre-hire drug test and serve a mandatory six (6) month probationary period. Salary Range is $41.41 to $47.60 per hour (Including Benefits: Health and Life Insurance, Retirement, Long-term Disability, and PTO & Paid Holidays, and a collaborative team environment). To apply, contact Personnel at 406-675-2700 Ext. 1040. Tribal Employment Applications are also available online at csktribes.org. This position will close on Thursday, November 14th, 2024 @ 5:30pm. PLEASE CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION: Seth Makepeace, Compact Project Officer at 406-675-2700 Ext. 6255, or Email: seth.makepeace@cskt.org. **INTERESTED AND QUALIFIED APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY!** *CSKT IS A TRIBAL MEMBER PREFERENCE EMPLOYER*