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This position is located in Carson City, Nevada and will report directly to the State Engineer, this senior leadership role oversees key programs and operations within the Division of Water Resources. The incumbent will work closely with the State Engineer and other Deputy Administrators on high-level strategy and daily decision-making to address Nevada's complex water resource needs. Key responsibilities are to provide oversight on statewide water management initiatives, proactively addressing future water needs. Lead, guide, and support a team of professional, technical, and administrative staff. Manage budgets, draft policies, and propose regulatory and statutory language aligned with state and federal water laws. Ensure projects and rulings meet Division standards, remain in compliance with applicable laws, and are defensible in judicial review. Represent the Division in engagements with boards, committees, civic groups, the legislature, tribes, and other water resource stakeholders. The incumbent will work closely with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and other agencies to coordinate on policies impacting water resources across Nevada. Support the Attorney General's office in legal proceedings, providing expertise to ensure compliance with the State Engineer's objectives, and appropriate strategy. This position is also responsible for directly supervising managers and assigning projects, oversee progress of progress and daily operations, and ensure a high-quality outcome. The incumbent will also support the professional growth of the team and help establish the Division's strategic goals. Under general administrative direction, incumbents serve as deputy to the Administrator of one of the regulatory agencies in the Department of Conservation & Natural Resources. Duties include management of professional, technical, and administrative support staff; budget development and monitoring; development of policies and regulations; and ensuring compliance with applicable federal and State regulations and statutes.Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, the natural or physical sciences, public administration, law or related field and four years of experience supervising natural resource regulatory programs or relevant specialized programs in areas of water resources or environmental protection. The required experience must have included program planning, budget development and maintenance, policy analysis and interpretation, and training and supervision of professional staff; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.Serve as deputy administrator of a major regulatory agency; oversee day-to-day operations, activities and programs; act on behalf of the Administrator as requested or in the absence of the Administrator; represent the agency at meetings, conferences, boards, business groups, civic organizations, local government agencies and other groups, and serve on committees as requested. Supervise and evaluate the performance of professional, technical and administrative support staff including professional engineers; develop and implement organizational structures to optimize efficiency; establish and implement goals and objectives for assigned sections and bureaus; provide for staff development activities within budget constraints; initiate disciplinary action as appropriate within established guidelines and regulations. Develop and monitor program budgets; prepare justifications for expenditures; ensure the best use of public funds; seek out and secure external funding sources such as grants; develop appropriate fee structures to ensure sufficient revenue to support program requirements and activities; prepare narrative, statistical and financial reports. Write detailed regulations required to implement new or revised federal and/or State mandates; justify the need for regulation to boards, commissions, or other regulatory bodies; explain and defend regulations at public hearings. Direct the development of division-wide policies and procedures to ensure consistent application of laws, rules, and regulations; analyze regulatory guidance to ensure State practices, services and requirements comply with federal requirements. Perform related duties as assigned.Detailed knowledge of: principles of organization, management, and supervision; budget preparation and management.  Working knowledge of: industry standards, federal and State laws and regulations applicable to the agency's regulatory programs; oral and written communication skills sufficient to make public presentations and prepare written reports and other materials; community and public relations; correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.  Ability to: represent the agency and the Administrator in a wide variety of public settings; assist the Administrator with day-to-day oversight of division programs, services, activities and staff; develop agency policies and procedures consistent with federal mandates and requirements; train, supervise and evaluate the performance of professional staff; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; analyze and interpret complex, technical materials; analyze financial records and reports. RECRUITER CONTACT INFORMATION: Jon Terrazas at