Job Description

State of Nevada Announces

An Open Competitive Recruitment for:

CHIEF WATER PLAN & DROUGHT RESILIENCY

APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY - $95,630.40 to $144,510.48 PAY GRADE: 44

The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range. Generally, salaries start at the lowest level of a step 1 and increase with each year of service to the highest level of a step 10.
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.

In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.



JOB INFORMATION


Work Type: A Permanent, full time vacancy


Department: Conservation and Natural Resources


Division: Water Resources


Location: Carson, Minden, Gardnerville, Genoa


Job Class Code: 06.715


RECRUITMENT INFORMATION


Announcement Number: 53407


Open to all qualified persons.


Posted 12/23/2025


Close Date: 12/30/2025


Recruiter:


JON TERRAZAS


Phone: (775)684-0116


Email: j.terrazas@admin.nv.gov


Applications accepted for another 6 Days 21 Hrs 12 Mins





The Position
The Chief, Water Planning & Drought Resiliency, located within the Division of Water Resources, is responsible for the oversight and management of the State's water planning, drought resiliency, and floodplain management programs statewide.
Under direction of the State Engineer and Deputy Administrator, the Planning Section Manager assists the Division of Water Resources in performing duties described under NRS Chapter 540. The overall planning efforts of the Division of Water Resources involve water resource use and planning, conservation, protection, and management for the State of Nevada. This position provides supervision and technical direction to support staff, including staff of the State Floodplain Management Program, and acts as a division liaison with other divisions within the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, as well as public and private entities, regarding state-wide water use and planning and drought resiliency issues. The incumbent is responsible for the management, development and supervision of the Water Planning and Drought Resiliency section with the Division of Water Resources. Representative duties include planning, organizing and assigning work, while providing direction on technical, administrative and policy related assignments. Reviewing and evaluating technical work for accuracy and ensuring conformance with established policies and procedures. Identifying training needs, appraising individual performance, and providing guidance. Coordinating the development of Division reports, including the State Water Plan, State Drought Plan, and Water Use Inventories. Directing the review of, and response to, Water Conservation Plans prepared by counties and municipalities. Supervising the management of the Nevada Floodplain Management Program. Managing the State of Nevada obligations for implementation of the Truckee River Operating Agreement. Managing an application that the public utilizes to report water usage across the state. Performing other duties as assigned.



To Qualify:
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)

Master's degree from an accredited college or university in conservation, engineering, environmental engineering, geography, geology, hydrology, hydrogeology, water resource management, natural resource management, or closely related field and five years of professional experience developing, implementing, and overseeing programs in the fields described above, one year which must have been in water resource management; OR Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in conservation, engineering, environmental engineering, geography, geology, hydrology, hydrogeology, water resource management, natural resource management, or closely related field and six years of professional experience as described above; one year which must have been in water resource management; OR or an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.




The Examination


Application Evaluation Exam


The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.





The following additional questions are part of this Recruitment

1)

Do you have experience with developing statewide planning products, water conservation plans, managing floodplains, assessing risk of flooding, federal grant writing/management, coordinating with diverse members of government agencies and the public, and public presentation/meeting skills. Please explain where and when you gained this experience.





INFORMATIONAL LINKS


For more information about state employment, visit the following:

Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov

Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org

Public Employees Benefits Program: https://pebp.nv.gov/

More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB