Hydrologist II

Are you passionate about the management and development of natural resources? Do you understand that water is one of our most valuable and important resources? If you want to be part of a dedicated and talented team that works to responsibly manage North Dakota's water needs and risks for the people's benefit – then this employment opportunity might be for you. T he Department of Water Resources (DWR) is looking for a Hydrologist II to serve the citizens of our state as a part of Team ND.

This position includes fully paid health insurance for employee and family, the option to participate in employee-paid dental and vision for employee and family, fully paid life insurance for employee, participation in the state NDPERS defined contribution retirement plan as well as the option to participate in the 457 deferred compensation plan, the option to contribute to a medical spending account, and earning annual and sick leave.

The salary range for this position is $6,000 to $6,660 per month (dependent upon experience).

Summary of Work

As a surface water hydrologist with the North Dakota Department of Water Resources, you will have an impact on the sustainable management of surface water resources, in an environment that provides many opportunities to learn using robust datasets and technology. The management of water rights requires an interdisciplinary approach of water policy, science, and data management.

Duties and Tasks

• Manage surface water permits and applications in an assigned area and make recommendations to the Department of Water Resources Director and State Engineer.
• Document, organize, analyze, and interpret hydrologic data.
• Provide technical advice on surface water resource problems.
• Conduct surface water resource investigations and studies.
• Measure and record stream and river discharges.
• Work with local, state, and federal agencies on water resource issues.

Duties and Tasks

• Manage surface water permits and applications in an assigned area and make recommendations to the Department of Water Resources Director and State Engineer.
• Document, organize, analyze, and interpret hydrologic data.
• Provide technical advice on surface water resource problems.
• Conduct surface water resource investigations and studies.
• Measure and record stream and river discharges.
• Work with local, state, and federal agencies on water resource issues.
• Periodic travel to conduct field investigations as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, earth sciences, environmental sciences, or closely related field.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally, in writing, and through public speaking and presentations.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and able and willing to travel as necessary.
• Ability to safely navigate uneven terrain.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Master of Science degree in engineering, earth sciences, environmental sciences, or closely related field.
• Courses or work experience in hydrology, surface water management, or water resource management program.
• Knowledge of North Dakota water law.
• Knowledge of the water resource planning and management authorities and responsibilities of state and federal agencies and local units of government.
• Ability to interpret maps, hydrologic data, water resource studies, and reports.
• Knowledge of programming language for data analysis (, Python, R) and open-source geographic information systems software (, QGIS).

About Team ND

"Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore Roosevelt

More than 7,500 talented, hard-working people across sixty-three agencies have come together as Team North Dakota. At Team ND, we are driven to succeed through gratitude, humility, curiosity and courage. Our purpose is to empower people, improve lives, and inspire success. Join us in being legendary.

Total Rewards: The State of North Dakota is committed to providing team members with a strong and competitive package that support you, your health and your family.

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