Irrigation District Manager

The Midvale Irrigation District in Pavillion, Wyoming, is seeking a Manager. The manager reports to a five-member board and is responsible for implementing the board’s directives and policies. Midvale serves approximately 74,000 acres of irrigated land in central Wyoming and currently has 17 full-time employees and three part-time employees. The manager is responsible for managing the administrative and operational functions of the District. A qualified individual will have extensive knowledge of and experience in the field of engineering and operational principles that pertain to irrigation systems and water resources. The candidate must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be capable of developing productive working relationships with the Midvale Board, staff, constituents of the District, and relevant government agencies. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITES Hire, supervise and develop staff. Develop, in conjunction with the Board, an approved annual operating budget. Assure proper preparation of accurate O&M assessment rolls. Oversee the administration of the Amendatory Repayment Contract with the Bureau of Reclamation. Oversee the maintenance of District facilities and equipment. Develop excellent relations with water users and governmental agencies. Maintain a quality safety program. Implement policies as directed by the Board. Ability to research, write, secure, and implement grant funding from state or federal resources.