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Job Description
Announcement Number: 185709519
901 S. Stewart Street, Suite 2002
• Carson City, Nevada 89701
• p: (775) 684-2800
• f: (775) 684-2811
• water.nv.gov
NON-CLASSIFIED POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Water Commissioner
July 17, 2025
The Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Division of Water Resources, is
seeking qualified applications for the position of Water Commissioner. This is a non-classified, full-time
position within the Division of Water Resources in Carson City, Nevada.
Recruitment: Applications will be accepted for two weeks or until the position has been filled.
Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately as hiring may occur early in the recruiting
process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of resumes are received or a
hiring decision has been made.
Approximate Annual Salary (DOE):
Employee/Employer Paid Retirement $70,282.08 - $104,713.20
Employer Paid Retirement $60,197.04 - $89,679.60
The position is eligible for the State of Nevada Public Employees Benefit Program (PEBP).
The POSITION: This position is located within the Water Rights Section of the Division of Water
Resources. The principal duty of this position will be to manage water rights pertaining to the Western
Region and Truckee River Basin, including statutory analysis of submitted water right applications for
review and signature by the State Engineer. The incumbent will also be expected to conduct ground
water pumpage field inventories, perform analysis on those inventories, and prepare comprehensive
reports for public distribution; perform statutory review of potential forfeitures; draft certificates for
permits for review by the Certificate Review Committee; answer inquiries from government agencies,
private citizens, consultants, and others regarding water related statues and Division policies and
procedures; and perform field investigations to collect groundwater usage data, verify information
submitted on Proofs Application of Water to Beneficial Use, measure water level depths, and carry out
other duties as assigned by the State Engineer. Responsibilities may also include communicating or
working with other agencies, local governing bodies, boards, or other entities. In addition, this position
will be expected to assist in mentoring junior staff on safe and appropriate field work practices.
Minimum Qualifications: Prerequisites include graduation from a four-year accredited university or
college in an engineering or closely related field, two years of relevant experience, or an equivalent
combination of education and experience to demonstrate the skills and abilities necessary for the
position. Also, the ability to create maps in programs such as ArcGIS, AutoCAD, etc., is necessary to
determine if lands are within a water righted place of use. Professional communication skills and
computer literacy are required for this position. Candidates are required to possess and maintain as a
condition of employment a valid Nevada driver's license. Experience and education in water resources,
hydrology, scientific modeling, or reading and interpreting real estate documents is desired.
STATE OF NEVADA
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Joe Lombardo, Governor
James A. Settelmeyer, Director
Adam Sullivan, P.E., State Engineer
Nevada Division of
WATER RESOURCES
901 S. Stewart Street, Suite 2002
• Carson City, Nevada 89701
• p: (775) 684-2800
• f: (775) 684-2811
• water.nv.gov
Training and Experience: Please provide responses to the following questions. Responses will be
reviewed and evaluated. It is important to provide a thorough response.
• Describe your experience performing statutory analysis of water right applications pursuant to
Nevada water law.
• Describe your experience conducting field work, including field investigations of water use for
both surface water and ground water.
• Describe your proficiency and experience using Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Describe your proficiency and experience working with ArcGIS or any other computer mapping
programs.
• Describe your experience interacting with the public and attending public meetings.
To apply: All interested applicants must submit a letter of application, resume, and references to
the email address listed below.
AJ Jensby
Nevada Division of Water Resources
901 South Stewart Street, Suite 2002
Carson City, NV 89701
ajjensby@water.nv.gov
Closing Date/Time: Until recruitment needs are satisfied -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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State of Nevada
Show moreThe presence of Nevada's earliest inhabitants, beginning about 12,400 years ago, is marked by many petroglyphs and archaeological sites. Baskets, decoys, and ingenious traps are evidence of the resourcefulness of these early people in a harsh and arid environment.
European explorers traveled through Nevada in the early 19th century, but it was not until 1851 that the first settlements were established. An Act of Congress created the Territory of Nevada on March 2, 1861. James W. Nye of New York was appointed Nevada's first Territorial Governor by President Abraham Lincoln later that year. On October 31, 1864, President Lincoln proclaimed Nevada's admission to the Union as the 36th state. The State's first elected Governor, Henry Blasdel, took office on December 5, 1864.
Today, Nevada is the nation's seventh largest state in land area. Several hundred mountain ranges cross its landscape, many with elevations over 10,000 feet. In contrast, the State's lowest point (along the Colorado River) is only 470 feet above sea level. From majestic mountains to desert valleys, nature has endowed Nevada with diverse and unique ecosystems.
The Nevada Legislature has honored the State's natural resources and cultural heritage with a variety of State designations described below.
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