PROJECT MANAGER 1

PROJECT MANAGER 1Posting Begin Date: 2024/12/24Posting End Date: 2025/01/12Category: Natural ResourcesSub Category: Water AgencyWork Type: Full TimeLocation: Boise, ID, United StatesMinimum Salary: 37.00Maximum Salary: 38.00Pay Rate Type: HourlyDescriptionApplications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date. Important Guidelines: Applicant resumes must demonstrate how they meet the MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS listed in the job announcement.Selection Process: Resumes will be screened based on the criteria outlined in this announcement. A select number of candidates who have demonstrated that they meet the MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS of the position and have the most relevant qualifications may be given the opportunity to be interviewed.The Idaho Department of Water Resources may conduct verification of the information provided in your application, including validation of driver's license status, education, employment, and criminal history. Omission and/or falsification of information provided in your application will result in your removal from consideration for employment, appointment, or promotion.The Idaho Department of Water Resources (IDWR) has an exciting opportunity for a natural resource professional who wants to impact Idaho water issues.IDWR is filling a vacancy for a Project Manager 1 in our State Office in Boise, ID. The person in this position will oversee Hydrology Section projects and programs and support the Idaho Water Resource Board (IWRB). This is a unique opportunity to combine program development, project management, and technical skills to oversee various projects to characterize Idaho’s aquifers and ensure water sustainability for current needs and future economic growth.Salary: $37.00 - $38.00Example of Duties

Hydrology Section initiatives cover a wide range of topics and fields of study. Potential duties include:

Project and program management including the assembly and coordination of teams to scope and implement assigned tasks; all aspects of project tracking (performance, progress, and budget); communication of status and results including development of informational materials, written correspondence, website content, reports, and presentations

Being part of a team consisting of internal staff, multiple government agencies, stakeholders, and/or other project partners to solve problems and accomplish specific goals or tasks

Assist with a variety of projects and programs throughout the State including aquifer monitoring, basin characterization, model development, and IWRB initiatives

Developing and monitoring contracts

May interact directly with executive leadership and the IWRB to provide project updates, convey technical options and opportunities, and report progress to stakeholders, the public, and government officials

Coordinate or assist in the coordination of internal and external meetings associated with IDWR and IWRB programs, projects, and initiatives

Represent IDWR and the IWRB at various meetings

Minimum Qualifications

Experience planning and implementing projects including coordinating the development of project goals, work plans, timelines, implementation strategies, and measurement processes/methods for assessing progress toward goals and project outcomes

Experience developing and monitoring contracts and program/project budgets

Experience interpreting, explaining, and presenting specialized or complex technical material into information usable by the public

Desired Qualifications

Good knowledge of water projects, water rights, and/or water law, preferably in the State of Idaho

Good knowledge of project management principles and project management software

Experience working with stakeholders including the planning, coordination, and facilitation of meetings

Experience analyzing, interpreting, and applying federal, state, and local laws when applying engineering, hydrologic, geologic, or hydrogeologic principles

Principles, theories, and practices of groundwater hydrology or hydrogeology including those pertaining to groundwater flow

BenefitsThe State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information related to benefits and/or State programs, please visit https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html.To learn more about the Idaho Department of Water Resources, please visit our website: https://idwr.idaho.gov.Our Mission: To serve the citizens of Idaho by ensuring that water is conserved and available to sustain Idaho's economy, ecosystems, and resulting quality of life.EEO/ADA/VeteranThe State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email[emailprotected].Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations