Blake Jordan
Idaho Falls,ID
Summary
Experienced Water Resource Supervisor and Watermaster with a successful tenure at Idaho Department of Water Resources. Skilled in water right compliance, enforcement, and field investigations. Proficient in staff management and mentoring, resulting in enhanced productivity. Recognized for improving water distribution efficiency through expertise in water measurement, data collection methods and adaptability.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Water Resource Supervisor
Idaho Department of Water Resources
Idaho Falls, Idaho
05.2007 - Current
- Directed and supervised a team of 4 professional staff in daily operations.
- Recruited, hired, trained, mentored, coached, and evaluated staff.
- Monitored employee productivity levels on a regular basis to identify areas of improvement.
- Conducted annual performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback, and setting individual goals.
- Managed the enforcement program in the Eastern Region.
- Facilitated discussions at enforcement compliance conferences.
- Conducted on-site field investigations for water right allocation and water right enforcement programs.
- Evaluated field reports and documents for compliance with state laws, policies, and procedures.
- Conducted presentations in various public meetings and hearings.
- Performed hydraulic modeling analysis via ESPA transfer tool.
- Measured groundwater and surface water flow rates.
Watermaster
Water Districts 100, 110, 120
Idaho Falls, Idaho
02.2019 - Current
- Managed water distribution across thousands of diversions within ESPA.
- Administered and enforced water rights in accordance with state water laws.
- Manage the day-to-day operations of Water Districts 100, 110, and 120.
- Prepared and presented budgets, resolutions, and water measurement reports at annual water district meetings.
- Managed the finances of Water District 100, 110, and 120.
- Coordinated field work activities during curtailment orders.
- Performed scientific measurements on groundwater diversions
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
University of Idaho
Moscow, ID12-2007
Skills
- Water Right Compliance and Enforcement
- Staff Management
- Training and mentoring
- Groundwater and surface water measurements
- Ground Water Modeling (ESPA Transfer Tool)
- Aerial photography and satellite imagery analysis
- Data collection
- Investigative skills
- Records Management
- Financial Management
- ArcGIS Pro, Survey123
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Reliability
- Hardworking
Timeline
Watermaster
Water Districts 100, 110, 120
02.2019 - Current
Water Resource Supervisor
Idaho Department of Water Resources
05.2007 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
University of Idaho
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