Regional Assistant Watermaster, Pendleton (Natural Resource Specialist 2)
Core
Enforcing water law, protecting instream and out-of-stream water rights, gathering hydrologic data, and managing wells and dams in the North Central Region of Oregon.
Role type
Regional Assistant Watermaster (Natural Resource Specialist 2)
Builds
Water distribution allocations and enforcement actions for Oregon's agricultural, recreational, and ecological water users.
Domain
Water resources management / Hydrology / Environmental regulation
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Water law enforcement, hydrologic data collection, streamflow measurement, groundwater level monitoring, well inspection, report preparation, public inquiry response
Preferred skills
Collaborative problem-solving, fieldwork experience, stakeholder engagement
Technologies
Gaging stations, hydrographic records, data reporting systems
Responsibilities
Collecting and compiling hydrologic data including streamflow measurements and gaging station maintenance; Measuring groundwater levels and verifying well locations; Assisting with groundwater studies; Supporting the public with water right and hydrographic record research; Inspecting wells for construction compliance and contamination prevention
Seniority
Mid-level specialist, hands-on fieldwork
