Are you passionate about the management and development of natural resources? Do you understand that water is one of our most valuable and important resources? If you want to be part of a dedicated and talented team that works toward a collective mission to improve the quality of life and strengthen the economy of North Dakota by managing the water resources of the state for the benefit of its people – then this employment opportunity might be for you. The Department of Water Resources (DWR) is looking for an individual with a background in construction management and water system operation to serve the citizens of our state as a part of Team ND.

DWR offers rewarding work opportunities with a competitive employee benefits package including fully paid family health insurance plan, paid annual and sick leave, excellent retirement plan options, volunteer insurance options, a flexible work schedule, and more!

The salary range for this position is $8,000 - $9,730 per month (dependent upon experience).

Location: Bismarck or Minot, ND

Summary of Work
The Northwest Area Water Supply Manager within the DWR’s Water Development Division is responsible for managing one of the two state-owned regional water systems in North Dakota – the Northwest Area Water Supply (NAWS) Project. NAWS customers cover regions within 11 counties in north central North Dakota and is designed to serve over 81,000 people. The NAWS project manager will supervise a team of three employees.

Duties & Tasks

Manage the construction and operations of the NAWS project.
Contract administration including review of contracts for bidding, approval of contractor payments, change orders, contract closeout documents, and approve crop damage claims as well as apply for state, federal, and county permits for construction.
Simultaneously manage multiple projects/contracts with competing priorties.
Manage and direct the work of the NAWS Project’s consulting engineer.
Review and provide recommendation for approval of Specific Authorizations for work by the consulting engineer.
Review and approve monthly engineering invoice from the consulting engineer.
Lead the development of the biennial budget for the NAWS Project.
Plan and direct the construction of the NAWS Project within the allocated budget.
Operate the NAWS Project by maintaining quality and quantity of water supply to the systems contracted for water delivery.
Lead the development of the water rate for the NAWS Project customers.
Be a liaison between NAWS Authority and the Water Development Division Director and other DWR leadership staff.
Provide routine updates to the State Water Commission (SWC) and NAWS Authority regarding project progress and future plans for construction, as well as review and provide recommendations for construction contracts.
Maintain effective communication and build consensus; work with the Water Resources Development Director and the Northwest Area Water Supply Project team in establishing the goals and objectives for the NAWS Project.
Work with communities, regional water systems, and other entities in meeting the needs of the region served by the NAWS Project.
Represent the SWC’s interest as the owner of NAWS Project at public meetings.
Develop policies for NAWS Project. Review and ensure policies are met.
Assist Water Development Division Director in developing legislative testimony.
Participate in legislative meetings and socials.
Supervise and manage a team of 3 employees.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in the field of Engineering or Construction Management, or a field related to the requirements of this position.
A minimum of 7 years of experience in Engineering, Construction Management, Water Resources, Water Supply, or in a field related to the requirements of this position.
Must possess excellent oral and written communications skills.
Attention to detail and willingness to work as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with management and operation of regional drinking water systems.
Experience or knowledge of safe drinking water legislation, water treatment, and distribution works.
Experience or knowledge of pipeline hydraulics.
Registered as a Professional Engineer.
Experience working with state and federal agencies on permits and funding.
Experience with public speaking.

Application Procedures

Please note that the Department of Water Resources is not enrolled in E-Verify and does not provide sponsorships for employment.

Applications will ONLY be accepted online through the ND PeopleSoft System.

State of ND employees should access the announcement and application by signing into their ND PeopleSoft account at: https://www.cnd.nd.gov/psp/strp/?cmd=login, clicking on “my Career,” and selecting “Careers” in the drop-down menu.

Applicants who are not employees of the State of North Dakota can access the announcement and application by visiting: www.nd.gov/careers

Application materials must reach this office by 11:59 pm on the closing date.

In addition to the online application, the following is also required:

Cover letter (addressed to Human Resources)
Resume
Copy of college transcripts; and
The name, address, and phone number of three (3) professional references (no letters of reference please).

Application materials will be scored based on a 100-point job-related personnel system.

Applications should include information that directly addresses how the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and a summary of work. It is very important to be thorough and detailed in all application materials.

Applicants who experience difficulties during the application process should contact recruiter@nd.gov or 701.328.3290.

For more Team ND benefit information, please see https://www.nd.gov/omb/public/careers/team-nd-benefits

For questions regarding this position’s duties or requirements, please contact Missy Schmidt, HR Business Partner at 701.328.2751 or mkschmidt@nd.gov

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