CO - W0696 - Hydrologist

DEQ • Charlottesville, VA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position will assist in the operation and maintenance of the Agency's 88 surface water gauging station network to include the installation of new gauging stations. This is an hourly/wage position and is not entitled to the Commonwealth of Virginia’s state benefits package. This position is limited to no more than 1500 hours in a 12-month period and averages no more than 29 hours a week. This position may require you to operate a state owned or leased vehicle. Therefore, a valid driver's license is required. Please note this position follows a hybrid work schedule to include both in-office and telework. Candidates must be able to work from the assigned work location in Virginia.

Requirements

• Fundamental knowledge of surface water hydrology, hydraulic principles, and stream flow measuring methods and techniques.
• Working knowledge of intermediate mathematics and statistical analysis.
• Some knowledge of and familiarity with land surveying techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively use computer systems and software to include Microsoft Office products and statistical software.
• Able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and demonstrate strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Able to physically perform manual labor, lift heavy objects, work in confined spaces, and at heights, and be able to use hand/construction tools.
• Must be willing and able to work independently with minimal supervision as well as be an integral part of a fast-paced productive team.
• Must obtain Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) training/certification within 12 months of being hired into the position (pending funding availability and acceptance by the USGS) and maintain biannual refresher certification.
• Able to obtain confined space entry certification and complete the Virginia Safety and Boating Course within 12 months of being hired.
• This position may require you to operate a state owned or leased vehicle. Therefore, a valid driver's license is required.
• Must be willing and able to travel monthly for several nights at a time state-wide.
• Must pass U.S. Department of Interior criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

• No professional licensure is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting flow measurements and retrieving stage data from VADEQ operated stream gauges every 6 to 8 weeks.
• Conduct extreme condition flow measurements at network sites during floods or droughts.
• Assist with processing, verifying, and publishing of current statistical flow data for publication in the annual "USGS Water Resources Data - Virginia" report.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed