Employment Opportunities at the Hemphill County Underground Water Conservation District

The Hemphill County Underground Water Conservation District located in Canadian, Texas, is charged with conserving, protecting and preserving the Ogallala aquifer here in Hemphill County. It is the mission of the HCUWCD to conserve and protect the groundwater resources of Hemphill County, by ensuring sustainable development through local management and the best available science.

General Manager

The district is seeking a General Manager to provide the vision, leadership and management of the district’s professional staff that support the district’s mission, management plan and rules. As general manager, your primary responsibility includes advising the board on new and emerging policy issues, and responsible for managing all district operations safely to achieve the board policies, mission, regulatory mandates, and partnerships. This position serves as the district’s public face in developing effective and positive working relationships with other districts, stakeholders, elected officials, agency representatives, advisory committees, national associations, education institutions, and special interest groups to advance water conservation policy and groundwater science. The general manager is the chief financial officer and is responsible for recommending an annual budget for board consideration and is responsible for budget performance and financial compliance.

A more detailed job description and employee office manual can be found by clicking the link below.

General Manager Job Description

Hemphill Co UWCD Employee Policy

Resumes will be accepted until September 1, 2023 and can be sent by email to: info@hemphilluwcd.org

Resumes can also be sent by mail to:

Hemphill County UWCD
PO Box 1142
Canadian, TX 79014

Any questions about the position can be directed to Janet Guthrie (806) 323-3063