JOB POSTINGS

City of Elko

Water Reclamation Facility Superintendent:

Responsible for directing, supervising, planning and coordinating the City's wastewater treatment plant, including reuse outfall site, authorization discharge permits, programs and services. This position performs the duties as the Certified Operator in Responsible Charge of the City of Elko Water Reclamation Facility, as required by law.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:  This job class is a management level classification that directs and manages water reclamation facilities and operations for the City.  Apply by 6/25/2025

Water & Sewer Superintendent:

Responsible for directing, supervising, planning and coordinating the City's water distribution and sewer collection systems, programs and services. This position performs the duties as the Certified Operator in Responsible Charge of the City of Elko water distribution and sewer collection systems, as required by law.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:  This job class is a management level classification that manages water and sewer facilities and operations for the City. Apply by 6/16/2025

Walker Basin Conservancy - CFO

Walker Basin Conservancy is searching for our next Chief Financial Officer. Why this role is special

  • Competitive pay + excellent work‑life balance 

  • Meaningful Work: We lead one of the largest environmental‑restoration efforts in the Western U.S., returning water to Walker Lake and its tributaries, creating public access, and stewarding public lands.

  • Unique professional canvas: Blend nonprofit finance with the technical world of Western water rights, horticulture and agriculture —a rare chance to learn a dynamic, highly valued specialty.

  • High‑growth phase: Rapidly diversifying revenue streams and scaling programs means plenty of room for strategic creativity.

Next steps

NDWR - Hydrogeologist

The Nevada Division of Water Resources is looking for a talented and experienced Hydrogeologist. This is an exciting opportunity to play a major role on our Hydrology team as we embark on our journey to develop effective strategies and solutions for the conjunctive management of groundwater and surface water resources in the State of Nevada. This position will also have a significant role with the Nevada Water Initiative program. View announcement HERE. POSTED 5/15/2025

Vidler Water Company, Inc. – Project Engineer

Vidler Water, a wholly-owned subsidiary of D.R. Horton, Inc., is currently looking for a Project Engineer in Carson City, NV. The right candidate will provide assistance to the engineering department with technical engineering operations within the assigned areas of water, water rights, land development, and general engineering. For more information and to apply, visit the D.R. Horton Careers page. Expiration Date: June 30, 2025

Truckee River Watershed Council - Project Director for Restoration

Are you interested in joining the Truckee River Watershed Council? We are accepting applications for a Project Director of Restoration.

We collaborate, convene, and coordinate. We bring diverse interests together to solve complex problems — finding ways to revive the resiliency of our natural resources while supporting the vibrancy of our local community.
Our goal is to continually respect all viewpoints, deliver on our commitments, and move forward to get the work done — always with passion, dedication, and integrity.
Our next Project Director will work to increase the amount of restored land in the middle Truckee River watershed. They will work with the Executive Director and partner organizations to manage 6-10 projects and programs in a given year. They’ll work with project partners to launch restoration projects, establish formal partnership agreements, secure project funding, secure environmental compliance, and implement the projects.
Position open until filled. Information on how to apply is included in the JOB POSTING. Active May 2025

 

FELLOWSHIP AND RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

NDEP - Graduate Student Intern

NDEP is hiring a Hydrogeologic Graduate Student Intern. See revised flyer HERE.