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Hydrologist 2 (Groundwater)-(25140528)

The Department of Natural Resource and Conservation

Water Sciences Bureau

The Department is recruiting a Hydrologist, this is a new position and not an existing vacancy. The successful applicant will have experience with groundwater and surface water hydrology and will support the Water Resources Division as a groundwater expert. Primary duties include analysis of aquifer testing data and the completion of technical groundwater analyses associated with water right administration. Secondary duties may include, but are not limited to participating in hydrologic investigations, programming / coding / GIS projects, and policy development. This position offers significant flexibility and autonomy while working within a fun and collaborative team environment. We want you to succeed, enjoy your career, and we will work hard to support your professional growth while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Preferred Knowledge and Skills :

• Expertise in the principles, theories, and methods of hydrology, hydrogeology, geology, geomorphology, and integrated remote sensing as it relates to water quantity.
• Experience with groundwater modeling and coding programs such as AQTESOLV, MODLFOW, Python, R.
• Knowledge of Montana water right laws and processes.
• Experience with hydrologic field methodologies and use of appropriate instrumentation for water measurement.
• Knowledge of methods for conducting hydrologic investigations, including techniques and methods for analyzing data, developing hydrologic models, and reporting findings.
• Knowledge of data management, GIS software (ArcGIS), spatial data analysis and mapping principles.

Working Conditions

The position is based in Helena, Montana and approximately 80-90% of the work occurs in a normal office setting. Travel for field work, meetings, and trainings is required. The position requires the ability to walk over rough and steep terrain to carry field equipment to data collection sites. The hydrologist must be able to work outdoors during bad weather. The hydrologist must rely on experience and judgement as to what safety precautions are prudent. The hydrologist must have good, driving skills required for both on-road and off-road travel and during times of inclement weather.

Education Requirement

Required Application Materials :

Special Information : Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. A valid driver's license is required with less than 12 conviction points in the most recent completed 36 months.

Eligibility to Work :  In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, the person selected must produce within three days of hire documents that show authorization to work in the United States. Examples of such documentation include a birth certificate or Social Security card along with a driver’s license or other picture I.D., or a U.S. passport, or a "green card". The State of Montana does not sponsor Visa's or Green Cards