Certified Water Rights Examiner

The Oregon Department of State Lands is seeking to hire a Certified Water Rights Examiner to conduct the Claim of Beneficial Use filings and submit them to the Oregon Water Resources Department. The project involves 24 state-owned reservoirs in Malheur and Harney Counties, with some requiring permit assignments or reinstatements. The contractor will be responsible for completing and submitting the necessary filings and maps. The project is expected to be completed by December 31, 2026. • The contractor must be a Certified Water Rights Examiner. • The contractor will be required to submit invoices for work completed in groups of reservoirs. • The contractor will be provided with access to the reservoirs and necessary landowner signatures and OWRD fees. • The contractor must notify the DSL Contract Administrator at least two weeks in advance prior to performing field work.