Water Conservation Section Manager

Job description: As Utah's population grows, water conservation is essential to stretching our supply and securing our state's water future. The Utah Division of Water Resources is seeking a dedicated, creative, and detail-oriented Water Conservation Section Manager to lead our conservation section and guide a high-performing team of six employees. In this role, you will oversee high-impact statewide rebate, incentive, and grant programs—including the Landscape Incentive Program, Smart Controller Rebates, and Transparent Water Billing Grants. The section also reviews municipal water conservation plans submitted every five years, assists with statewide secondary metering initiatives, and leads the division's educational outreach efforts throughout the state. Day-to-day responsibilities of this position: Lead and supervise a six-person team, overseeing workload allocation, hiring, talent development, performance reviews, and daily project execution. Direct the division's water conservation and education initiatives, driving program development, strategic planning, and collaborative partnerships. Evaluate and optimize division operations, programs, and processes to ensure maximum efficiency, quality, and measurable impact. Serve as a subject matter expert, providing strategic guidance and technical support to management, staff, and external stakeholders. Why you should join our team: The Division of Water Resources is made up of a dynamic team of people, passionate about water in Utah. Your work will support the Division’s mission to have multi-faceted solutions for challenging water issues in one of the most arid states. The diversity of work is rewarding and exciting. This position will give you the opportunity to work with programs that save water. State employees have options for health insurance, retirement plans, vacation, and sick leave benefits to help with long-range planning and work-life balance. This is an excellent opportunity to be passionate about your job, enjoy the work, and advance as a professional.