Chief, Southern Nevada Branch

Announcement Number: 1507391475

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Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Division of Water Resources
The mission of the Nevada Division of Water Resources (NDWR) is to responsibly manage Nevada's limited
water resources in accordance with State law and best available science.

NDWR is dedicated to actively managing water resources for the benefit of Nevada citizens in a way that
protects the resource for long-term sustainability, and to provide the public access to information, assistance
and exemplary service in performing the duties and responsibilities of the Division.

The Southern Nevada Branch office is responsible for effective
oversight and management of the water resources in Southern Nevada.

This field office does this by assisting with the following duties: day to
day public assistance, reviewing subdivision maps, completing
pumpage inventories, well drilling supervision and licensing,
conducting field investigations, collecting water measurements and
represents the State Engineer at meetings, hearings and other events.

No other sections fall
under this job. This
position reports
directly to a Deputy
Administrator and
works closely with
other staff in the
Carson City office and
other field offices.
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The Nevada Division of Water Resources (NDWR) is
seeking a dynamic, strategic, and proven leader looking to
be a part of defining the future of water resources in
Southern Nevada. The ideal candidate would bring a strong
foundation of Nevada's water resources, organization
development, build strong relationships with diverse group
of stakeholders and has a deep commitment to public
service.

This position is under the direction of the State Engineer and
Deputy Administrators of the Division of Water Resources and
is located within the Southern Nevada Branch Office in Las
Vegas. Chief is responsible for the direct supervision of seven
(7) staff which include non-classified and classified positions
and provides oversight on the duties within the Southern
Nevada Branch Office. These duties include but are not limited
to public assistance, subdivision map review, pumpage
inventories, well drilling supervision and licensing,
cancellation hearings, field investigation, water budget, water
measurements and performing other duties as assigned by the
State Engineer and Deputy Administrators. Additionally, this
position will represent the Division at meetings, hearings,
conferences and other events on behalf of the State Engineer.

A master's degree from an accredited college or university in conservation, engineering,
environmental or natural resource management, geography, geology, hydrology, hydro
geology, water resource management, or a closely related field and five years of professional
experience developing, implementing, and overseeing programs in these areas, including
two years in a supervisory capacity; or a bachelor's degree in one of the above fields and six
years of related professional experience, including two years in a supervisory capacity; or an
equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Preferred skills for this
position include a knowledge
of Nevada water laws and
regulations, experience
conducting surface water flow
and groundwater level
measurements, and
proficiency in Excel. Also
preferred is work experience
in Southern Nevada
groundwater basins and an
understanding of Nevada well
drilling laws and regulations.

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Positing will close on October 17, 2025 at 5:00pm.

Please send resumes and cover letters to:
Christopher Thorson, P.E., CPM
Deputy Administrator
cthorson@water.nv.gov
(O) 775-684-2803

Closing Date/Time: 10/17/2025

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• State of Nevada

• 775-684-0151

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