Compliance Technician 1

Job Overview

The Compliance Technician performs a broad variety of duties associated with managing Montana’s water resources. This position provides front-line customer service with customers in person, over the telephone, and via email. This position is responsible for processing numerous water right applications which includes researching land title records, water right records, county documents, subdivision/Certificate of Survey and a variety of other documents. In addition, this position is responsible for providing the entire office with administrative support.

Core Values

• Valuing People

• Stewardship

• Service

• Credibility

• Engagement

What You’ll Do

You'll help maintain accurate water right records and guide Montanans through water right processes. Your responsibilities will include:

• Review and process water right applications and notices, confirm required information is complete, and issue water right certificates for applicable filings.

• Research water right elements using property records, deeds, surveys, well logs, maps, aerial photos, and other sources to verify ownership, locations, and water use.

• Process water right ownership updates by tracing ownership records, reviewing supporting documents, and working with affected parties to resolve missing or conflicting information.

• Complete initial acceptance reviews for permit applications, water right changes, and other filings, explaining missing information and requirements for resubmittal.

• Review subdivision water right predetermination requests, research existing and planned water uses, and prepare letters explaining water allocations and filing requirements.

• Prepare public notices, coordinate individual and batch mailings, track deadlines and objections, and prepare files for administrative hearings when needed.

Administration:

• Welcome visitors, answer calls, and provide assistance or connect people with the appropriate staff or agency.

• Receive and record fees, process payments and refund requests, prepare deposits, and maintain accurate payment information.

• Research returned mail to verify current mailing addresses and water right ownership.

• Maintain office files and coordinate incoming and outgoing mail.

Benefits

• Work/life balance.

• Generous paid leave (vacation, sick, holidays), with vacation leave increasing with service.