Hydrologist IV

St. Johns River Water Management District•Palatka, FL

68d•$68,848 - $89,502•Onsite

About The Position

The Hydrologist IV serves as a technical expert and project manager for hydrogeologic investigations, geophysical data collection and analysis, field data collection, well construction projects, and the preparation of technical reports and data products. The role performs lead work by mentoring and providing technical support to field staff. The position evaluates and interprets geophysical and lithologic log data; uses geostatistical, GIS, and geophysical software to develop surfaces and 3D geologic models, retrieve and display logs, and process borehole data. It manages contractual well construction and maintenance projects, including contract documents, timelines, budgets, work orders, specifications, proposals, compliance with drilling plans, progress tracking, and invoice approval. The role also manages geophysical log database development and prepares field and technical reports on hydrogeologic investigations. The position is based in Palatka and includes office work as well as occasional field work or visits. Some overnight travel may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in geology, hydrology, hydrogeology, or a related field and five years of experience in hydrology or hydrogeology; alternatively, registration with the State of Florida as a professional geologist or professional engineer.
An advanced degree may substitute for a portion of the required experience; relevant professional experience may substitute year for year for required education.
Valid Florida driver's license.
Ability to endure harsh outdoor conditions, load and unload field equipment in motor vehicles, mount, dismount and drive motor vehicles, and traverse rough terrain on foot.

Nice To Haves

Florida Professional Geologist license or pursuing licensure.

Responsibilities

Evaluate geophysical and lithologic log data and produce interpretations in reports, GIS formats, verbal communications, and applicable software.
Use geostatistical and GIS software to produce surfaces and 3D geologic models of hydrogeologic units.
Use geophysical software to retrieve, display, and interpret geophysical logs and other borehole data.
Manage contractual well construction and maintenance projects, including project administration, contract documents, timelines, and budgets.
Coordinate with project team members to ensure well construction specifications and testing requirements comply with drilling plan goals and objectives.
Prepare work order specifications and contract proposals, initiate actions to achieve project goals, track work order progress, and approve associated invoices.
Process borehole geophysical log data, manage geophysical log database development, and provide technical support and mentoring to field staff on geophysical log data collection.
Evaluate, compile, analyze, and interpret hydrologic and geophysical data using mapping and statistical methods; coordinate data processing.
Prepare and write field and technical reports on hydrogeologic investigations.
Mentor and provide technical support to field staff.