Flexible Water Rights Attorney Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $29.76 - $33.06 Hourly
Location : Powell, WY
Job Type: Permanent Full-time
Job Number: 2026-00942
Department: State Engineer
Division: SEO
Opening Date: 04/01/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Determined by Position
Job Classification: ENNR08
Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Under limited supervision, this SEASONAL position is responsible for the water use and management decisions for a broad area of the State of Wyoming, in an assigned Water District. The State Engineer's Office offers a competitive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance, paid vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays. Benefits also include State Retirement and Deferred Compensation Program.
**Candidate will reside or be willing to relocate to Powell, WY, or the surrounding area within a reasonable distance for travel. The office location to which the employee reports is in Powell.**
Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457(b) plans that help you build a secure future
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

and MUCH MORE! Click here for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!
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Human Resource Contact: Madison Hoagland/ 307-777-6036 /Madison.hoagland@wyo.gov
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed in the job level.

• Measures, monitors, regulates, documents, and accounts for the use of available water supplies.
• Responsible for the daily accounting of water usage.
• Reduces and analyzes data collected and prepares it for publication.
• Inspects water use facilities, structures, and land under water rights permits for permit compliance and adjudication.
• Conducts detailed inspections of irrigation facilities to ensure compliance with their permits.
• Completes technical inspections of reservoirs for dam safety.
• Researches, compiles, and reports water rights information.
• Meets with, confers with, and counsels water resource users and mediates water rights disputes between appropriators.
• Makes frequent wading streamflow measurements.
• Installs, operates, and maintains stream gaging equipment.
• Meets with and assists the public with inquiries regarding water rights and the filing of water rights applications.

Qualifications
PREFERENCES:
Preference may be given to applicants with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in an environmental or natural science field, OR three or more years of work experience in a regulatory occupation, agriculture, hydrology, ranch or farm irrigation, fieldwork, and data collection, engineering, or experience with water use as it relates to water resource management.
KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of Wyoming water law; rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and business practices of the State Engineer's Office and Board of Control; hydrology; water rights; water measurement techniques, practices, and equipment; irrigation principles and practices; map reading and legal land descriptions; surveying principles.
• Skills in interpersonal, written, and verbal communications; managing resources; computer applications (database, spreadsheet, presentation, word processing, GIS software); hydrologic data collection, interpretation, analysis, and reporting; use of a variety of hydrologic measuring and monitoring equipment and tools for data collection; stream gaging telemetry and measuring device installation and maintenance; complex mathematical computations; maps and records interpretation.
• Ability to work with a variety of people, agencies, and associations to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals and to build relationships with those you work with; deal with entities in difficult and complex situations to achieve resolution or compliance with laws and/or rules and regulations; present and convey information clearly and concisely to groups or individuals verbally, electronically and/or in writing to ensure they understand the information.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Bachelor's Degree (typically in The Sciences)
Experience:
0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in The Sciences) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Natural Resources Technician
OR
Education & Experience Substitution:
3-5 years of progressive work experience (typically in The Sciences) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Natural Resources Technician
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
None
Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Position requires the physical ability to hike, lift, wade, snowmobile and drive all-terrain vehicles, and work in unpredictable and inclement weather conditions in remote areas while working alone.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• This is an AT-WILL position and is appointed by the Governor, pursuant to Wyoming Statute 41-3-602 and 9-1202.
• Successful applicants are required to pass a Background Investigation.
• Occasional overtime and weekend schedules are required.
• Frequent travel in state-issued vehicles equipped with monitored GPS technology will be required.
• Annual leave is restricted between April 1st and September 30th annually.
• Candidate will reside or be willing to relocate to Powell, WY, or the surrounding area within a reasonable distance for travel. The office location to which the employee reports is in Powell.

Supplemental Information
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The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
Working for the State of Wyoming means more than a job - it's a stable, rewarding career that lets you make a difference while enjoying a great quality of life.
Employees enjoy:

• Comprehensive health coverage - medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Voluntary Benefits - including life insurance for you and family members, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts
• Multiple retirement options - including the Wyoming Retirement System and a 457B account, helping you plan for long-term financial security
• Generous paid leave and flexible schedules - vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA and 11 paid holidays each year
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility - for those with qualifying student loans
• Training and professional development - to support your career growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program - Includes paid short-term counseling, legal, financial and work-life benefits and select employee discounts
• Wellness Program - Earn paid time off and incentives by focusing on your personal health

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(AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3 months)? (Transcripts may be required.)

• High School Diploma/GED/or Equivalent
• Some college Coursework, No Degree Received
• Associate's Degree
• Associate's Degree and additional coursework
• Bachelor's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree and additional coursework
• Master's Degree
• Master's Degree and additional coursework
• Doctorate Degree
• Doctorate Degree and additional coursework
• None of the Above

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(AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3 months)? (Transcripts may be required.)

• 45+ Quarter hours/30+ Semester hours
• 90+ Quarter hours/60+ Semester hours
• 136+ Quarter hours/91+ Semester hours
• 180+ Quarter hours/120+ Semester hours
• 225+ Quarter hours/150+Semester hours
• N/A

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(ENNR08) How many years of relevant work experience or transferable skills do you have related to the job description?

• No relevant experience, but willing to learn.
• Less than one year of relevant experience.
• One (1) to less than two (2) years of relevant experience.
• Two (2) to less than three (3) years of relevant experience.
• Three (3) or more years of relevant experience.

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(AA) Describe your relevant experience in the box below.
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Do you have at least a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in an environmental or natural science field?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have three (3) or more years of experience in any of the occupations listed below? Please check all that apply.

• Regulatory Occupation
• Agriculture
• Hydrology
• Ranch or Farm Irrigation
• Engineering
• Field Work and Data Collection
• None of the Above

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(AA) Describe your relevant occupation experience in the box below.
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Do you have experience with water use as it relates to water resource management?

• Yes
• No

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(AA) Describe your experience as it relates to water resource management in the box below.
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(A1) Where did you hear about this opportunity?

• Government Jobs @www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming
• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• Zip Recruiter
• Wyoming Workforce Center
• Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.)
• Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement
• Career Fair
• Human Resources Division
• Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
• Current State Employee
• Other

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(A1) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employee's first and last name, and include the department they work for, if known. Please limit this response to only one employee. This employee may be eligible for a Referral Bonus.
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(A1) If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.
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(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: PER WYOMING STATUTE, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for veterans' preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive veterans' preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application. I have read and understand the veterans' preference disclosure.

• Yes
• No
• I am not a veteran

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(AA) VETERAN'S PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are a surviving spouse of a war veteran and wish to claim any veterans' preferences, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veteran's preference status. PER STATUTE, CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF THE STATE OF WYOMING ARE NOT ELIGIBLE.

• Veteran
• Disabled Veteran (10% or more disability rating)
• Surviving Spouse of a Veteran
• None of the above

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(AA) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume' is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify.I have read and understand the above statement.

• Yes
• No

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