Hydrologist (Water Resources)

Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners•Tampa, FL

2h•$71,552 - $125,257•Onsite

About The Position

Performs professional hydrological/hydro-geological studies and other associated activities involving a variety of functions related to environmental and water resource programs. Serves as technical advisor, senior project coordinator, and/or manager for hydrological/hydro-geological projects to ensure compliance with accepted hydrological/hydro-geological practices and regulations. Develops, implements, and administers the policies, procedures and directives necessary to manage hydrological/hydro-geological projects in compliance with federal, state and local requirements.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited four-year degree granting college or university with a major in Geology, Hydrology, Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering.
Four years of hydrological/hydro-geological experience.
An equivalent combination of education (not less than possession of a High School diploma/GED), training and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job-related competencies noted above.
Possession of a valid Florida Driver's License.
Extensive knowledge of the regulations, principles, practices, and methods of hydrology/hydrogeology including soil and groundwater contamination.
Knowledge of advanced mathematical and scientific principles.
Ability to operate hydrological/hydrogeological soil/groundwater monitoring equipment, including contamination monitoring equipment.
Ability to manage complex environmental and permit compliance projects.
Ability to read and interpret detailed engineering plans and reports.
Ability to work effectively with others.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to collect, organize and evaluate data and to develop logical conclusions.

Nice To Haves

A licensed Professional Geologist or licensed Professional Engineer is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conducts studies, evaluates, and approves hydrological/hydro-geological ground water monitoring plans for the siting of land uses including land excavations, mining operations, landfills and public construction projects.
Performs hydrological/hydro-geological calculations and analyses to ensure compliance with established standards and regulations.
Prepares hydrological/hydro-geological reports and recommendations for local, state, and federal regulatory agencies.
Investigates and monitors wells, land excavations, and selected construction sites for water and soil quality compliance as defined by federal, state and local regulations.
Performs environmental audits of sites potentially selected for highway, utility and other construction projects.
Coordinates the reviews of land use applications to include phosphate mining.
Assists in preparing, revising and implementing ordinances and Comprehensive Plan policies.
Prepares and presents hydrological/hydro-geological reports to the BOCC, County management and the public.
Prepares and presents phosphate mining unit reports to a Phosphate Mining Hearing Master and the BOCC.
May supervise assigned professional and support personnel.
Performs other related duties as required.