Hydrologist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Methods, procedures, analysis and equipment used in either water quality, hydraulic, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Geographic Information System (GIS), groundwater extraction reporting and water conservation, or hydrologic data collection.
• Principles, practices, and theories used in floodplain management, hydrology, hydrogeology, geology, hydraulics, water quality, irrigation water and nitrate water quality management.
• Principles and issues of surface and groundwater hydrology, groundwater modeling, water resource management, water quality, chemistry, hydrogeology and geology; principles of groundwater protection including well standards.
• Computer usages including the following software: Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint, as well as Internet research methods.
• Word processing, spreadsheet, and database management methods; Geographic Information Systems (GIS); Global Positioning Systems (GPS); and Web-based applications.
• Methods used in surface water and groundwater hydrologic analysis or sampling.
• Advanced water resources program management and planning methodologies.
• Perform complex hydrologic and hydrogeologic studies, including planning, specification, feasibility analysis and calculations for water resources related projects.
• Analyze complex water resources hydrologic and hydrogeologic problems, evaluate alternatives, and recommend and implement effective courses of action.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with other departments, agencies, regulatory authorities, contractors, consultants, the public and all others encountered in the performance of duties.
• Prepare effective technical and administrative reports, correspondence and other written materials.
• Function with multiple, critical and changing priorities.
• Provide training and technical support to assigned staff.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and written, i.e. prepare and make effective oral presentations representing the department or agency.
• Set project priorities and exercise sound independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
• Provide excellent and courteous customer service.
• Two years of experience at a level equivalent to Monterey County’s Water Resources Hydrologist or four years experience in hydrology, geology, hydrogeology, engineering or a closely related field
• Possess a valid California Class C driver license at the time of appointment and possess and maintain a satisfactory driving record or provide evidence of suitable transportation which is approved by the appointing authority.
• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency; travel out of County to attend meetings.
• Depending on assignment, may need to demonstrate the ability to swim safely for 50 yards in order to safely work on and around large bodies of water.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Hydrology, Geology, Hydrogeology, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, or a closely related field is desired.
• Valid California certificate of registration as a Professional Geologist, in accordance with Section 7830 of the California Business and Professions Code, is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and participates in the work of professional hydrology staff responsible for the planning, design, development, operation and maintenance of the department or agency capital improvement projects and programs including flood control, surface and groundwater quality and water supply, storage, treatment and distribution facilities and systems; ensures work quality and adherence to professional codes, standards and department or agency specifications; may provide supervision over assigned maintenance or operations functions.
• Counsels employees, appraises performance, prepares documentation, recommends merit increases, and issues discipline; provides for or participates in employee training and development; conducts interviews and recommends selection of candidates; coaches and mentors subordinate staff.
• Performs the more complex, difficult and large scale hydrologic and hydrogeologic planning, specification, feasibility analysis and calculations for water resources related projects and programs; functions as an expert in assigned area of expertise; prepares conceptual designs and supervises detail design of project phases by other staff and engineers.
• Reviews and evaluates groundwater and surface water supply, availability and/or quality, as well as trends over time; maintains water quality assurance documentation; supervises the operation/evaluation of the Agency’s reservoirs including the conservation release program.
• Oversees the operation and maintenance of water quality, hydrologic, hydrogeologic, land use, well, or groundwater extraction reporting data base; graphs and charts data; prepares maps and reports based on data analysis. presentations
• Represents the department or agency in meetings or presentations to the general public, customers, consultants, vendors, contractors, advisory and legislative bodies of federal, state and local agencies as assigned; prepares materials for public meetings and hearings; interacts with the public and answers questions on technical, environmental, policy, economic and social issues of an assigned project or program.
• Coordinates and oversees groundwater extraction reporting, or surface and groundwater field data collection efforts.
• Reviews annual groundwater extraction reporting, water resources and/or water quality data reports including visual representation of data.
• Prepares and reviews a variety of hydrologic and administrative reports including agenda packets, permit applications, correspondence, work unit annual budgets, and capital budgets.
• Analyzes projects proposed by other agencies, determines their impact on the department or agency; develops recommendations.
• Participates in the preparation of project management plans, project plans, annual work plans, summary reports, project team mission statements, and project objectives, scope, sub-tasks, schedules, budget and resources; prepares project schedules; identifies tasks and resources required; monitors project progress and prepares status reports; performs project close out and maintain project files.
• Assists in selecting, training, motivating and evaluating professional and technical personnel; provides or coordinates staff training.
• Monitors and makes recommendations regarding work unit fiscal expenditures.

Benefits

• Monterey County offers an excellent benefits package.