Agriculture and Water Resources Planner

Summary Of Work General duties include serving as the agency's primary liaison to agricultural producers on water issues, connecting producers and agricultural organizations with agency staff, programs, and resources, and managing the Drought Disaster Livestock Water Supply Assistance Program when activated. This position will also help stakeholders navigate agency processes, contribute to public outreach and educational resources, and support planning, research, and policy activities related to agricultural water needs. Duties and Tasks Serve as the agency's primary liaison to agricultural producers, answering questions and connecting them with appropriate staff, programs, and assistance. Manage the Drought Disaster Livestock Water Supply Assistance Program, including applications, reimbursements, reporting, compliance inspections, and readiness for future activations. Help agricultural stakeholders navigate irrigation, drainage, and other agency processes in coordination with technical, cost-share assistance, and permitting staff. Contribute to water and land management planning, public outreach, educational materials, and delivery of the agency's Water Education Program. Build relationships with state and federal agricultural partners and other stakeholders, represent the agency at meetings, and gather input on agricultural water needs. Research agricultural water issues, support legislative review, and recommend policy and program priorities.