Hydrologist Jobs in USA

Hydrologist III

Bureau of Water Resource Information

Job Summary :

This is advanced work involving the design and / or evaluation of complex hydrologic studies; and / or the evaluation of the complex aspects of hydrological projects.

Job duties include :

• Provides technical assistance to project lead staff in support of the well abandonment program, monitoring well network maintenance and design, geophysical logging, hydrogeologic data analysis, and well construction.
• Provides technical and field support to field staff regarding well abandonments, well construction, and geophysical log data collection.
• Provides technical assistance to project lead in groundwater quality and groundwater level evaluations; evaluating and refining networks to optimize spatial and temporal data collection.

Minimum Qualifications :

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in geology, hydrology or a related field and two years of professional experience in hydrology relating to water resources.

Experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

Prefer candidate with a Professional Geologist license.

Physical Requirements / Working Environment :

Office environment sitting at a desk and operating a personal computer to produce work products with field work and or field visits as required.

Field work and or field visits :

Applicant must have ability to endure outdoor environments in uncomfortable temperatures, inclement weather, and remote locations.

Licenses :

Requires a valid Florida driver license.

Travel :

Requires travel to attend off-site meetings, sometimes outside of normal business hours including overnight. Overnight travel associated with field work. Ability to drive oneself to and from locations.

Additional Details :

Starting Salary Range : $61,318.40 - $76,648.00

Starting salary is based on qualifications and experience.

Benefits include Florida Retirement System, paid parental leave, health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, paid leave and holidays, professional development, wellness program, and eligible for public service student loan forgiveness program.

Your application will receive careful consideration and, if selected for an interview, you will be contacted to schedule an appointment. St. Johns River Water Management District participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an internet-based system that allows businesses to determine the eligibility of their employees to work in the Unites States.

Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans will receive preference in employment and are encouraged to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity / Veterans' Preference / Drug-Free and Tobacco-Free Workplace

Location : Palatka

Closing Date : Open until filled