Summary of Work This position is within the Department of Water Resources Water Appropriation Division and provides administrative support for the Division serving as the main point of contact for the public. Additional responsibilities include updating databases, processing and uploading submitted well driller reports, sending out temporary water permits, drafting and reviewing documents for State Engineer and Director review and approval, and managing incoming and outgoing mail. Duties and Tasks Serve as the Water Appropriation Division's primary administrative support, including answering phones, sorting and distributing mail, and attending to any day-to-day office needs. Greet and assist visitors, provide information, and direct individuals to the appropriate staff. Manage, review, and proof documents to and from the State Engineer and Director. Entering well driller reports and enter, update, and manage data within the Water Permit and Well Inventory Database. Send out temporary water permits. Manage, review, and proof documents issued by the Division for distribution to the public. Serve as an administrator for DWR public notice publications through a 3rd party vendor - Column US.

Reconcile purchasing cards (P-Card). Minimum Qualifications An associate's degree in Administrative Assistance, Business Administration, Office Administration, or a related field, and two years of work experience performing a variety of complex office support duties. DWR will consider substituting additional work experience for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis if the experience provides the knowledge and skills required to perform the duties of the position. Excellent communication skills, including verbal, written, and interpersonal communication, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities. Impeccable attention to detail. Experience using Microsoft Office Suite applications. Preferred Qualifications An associate's degree in Administrative Assistance, Business Administration, Office Administration, or a related field. Experience with data entry and database management. Experience working with or supporting a regulatory program. Experience coordinating public notifications and published notices with local newspapers. Notary public. About Team ND "Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore Roosevelt More than 7,500 talented, hard-working people across sixty-three agencies have come together as Team North Dakota. At Team ND, we are driven to succeed through gratitude, humility, curiosity and courage. Our purpose is to empower people, improve lives, and inspire success. Join us in being legendary.

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The State of North Dakota is committed to providing team members with a strong and competitive rewards package that support you, your health and your family. Considering a new position on Team ND? How does your current position stack up? Use our Total Rewards Calculator to estimate. Application Procedures Please note that the Department of Water Resources is not enrolled in E-Verify and does not provide sponsorships for employment. Applications will ONLY be accepted online through the ND PeopleSoft System. State of ND employees should access the announcement and application by signing into their ND PeopleSoft account at: ND PeopleSoft, clicking on "Careers," and selecting "Careers" in the drop-down menu. Application materials must reach this office by 11:59 PM Central Standard Time (CST) on the closing date. In addition to the online application, the following is also required: Cover letter (addressed to Human Resources) Resume Copy of all college transcripts (as applicable), and; The name, address, and phone number of three professional references (no letters of reference please). For more Team ND benefit information, please see Team ND Benefits. Application materials will be scored based on a 100-point job-related personnel system. Applications should include information that directly addresses how the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and a summary of work. It is very important to be thorough and detailed in all application materials. Applicants who experience difficulties during the application process should contact recruiter@nd.gov or (701) 328-3290. For questions regarding this position's duties or requirements, please contact Missy Schmidt at (701) 328-2751 or mkschmidt@nd.gov. TTY users may use Relay North Dakota at 711 or 1 (800) 366-6888. Equal Employment Opportunity The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act. As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.