Senior Hydrologist (Dallas Water Utilities - Civil Service)

City of Dallas•Dallas, TX

4d•$73,590 - $91,978•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Hydrologist performs a variety of technical duties in the collection and analysis of hydrology, hydrogeology, and groundwater contamination data for the City's Water Utility. This role manages surface and groundwater resources, provides project oversight for technical staff, and assists with resolving problems involving hydrology, hydrogeology, contaminant hydrogeology, and contaminant impacts to water supplies and water use.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a Hydrology, or Engineering field.
Five (5) years of experience in hydrology (e.g. performing hydrologic data collection, hydrologic analysis or water supply modeling.)
Experience with RiverWare software and Water Rights Analysis Package (WRAP) required.

Nice To Haves

A master's degree or higher in a specified field plus three (3) years of the required experience will meet the education and experience requirements.

Responsibilities

Directs and coordinates the collection and development of hydrologic and meteorological data; designs, installs, equips, and maintains gauges used to monitor and collect hydrologic and meteorological data.
Collects surface water and groundwater samples according to proper and appropriate procedures and protocols; measures flow rates of streams to assess storm water run-off and to determine estimated recharge to aquifers; compiles monthly and annual discharge summaries using measured stream flow.
Constructs, improves, uses and reviews surface water and groundwater models for the local area; provides professional insight and hydrology knowledge.
Oversees surface water monitoring and water well drilling programs including design, development of specifications, management and review of construction and testing results.
Prepares, drafts, and presents reports describing project activities using computer graphics in report preparation and presenting project results at public meetings.
Oversees and ensures that assigned personnel perform duties and responsibilities in a safe and prudent manner that does not expose them or others to unnecessary harm or risk of on-the-job injury.
Initiates, oversees, and reviews technical work performed by contractors to ensure the focus, results, and recommendations are directly relevant to task, project, or program goals and objectives.
Provides technical support for Emergency Operations Management and provides senior level leadership to address related concerns.
Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.