Hydrologist-Water Resource Specialist
Location: Helena, Montana
Description: State of Montana is in need of Hydrologist-Water Resource Specialist right now, this career will be situated in Montana. More details about this career opportunity please read the description below. Job Listing Detail
Position Title:
Hydrologist-Water Resource Specialist
- Applications must be received by Midnight Mountain Time on the closing date! .
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For more information contact:
State Agency:
Natural Resources and Conservation
PO Box 201601
Helena , MT
59620
Phone: (406)444-6673
Fax: (406)444-1357
TTY: (406)444-0517
E-mail: cn3546@mt.gov
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Position
Number(s):
57657012
Openings:
1
Location(s):
Helena
Job Status:
Full-Time Permanent
Shift:
Daytime
Date Posted:
4/30/2013
Closing Date:
5/20/2013
Department:
Natural Resources and Conservation
Division:
Water Resources
Bureau:
Helena Regional Office
Union:
none
Bargaining Unit:
000
6
State Application Requ! ired:
No
Salary:
$46,500.00 - $50,000.00
Salary Unit:
Yearly
Additional Salary Information: The pay range is $46,500--$50,000 depending on qualifications and experience, with raises provided by the legislature. State employees working at least halftime are also provided paid health, dental and life insurance.
Applicant Pool: If another department
vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may
be used for the selection.
Special Information:
Are you interested in issues with water supply, water management and water rights? Would you like to help contribute to the growing body of knowledge in these areas to assist with statewide policy making and legislative decision making? If so consider working with the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation Water Resources Division in Helena, MT .
The DNRC believes employees are the! ir most important asset. The DNRC empowers employees to exercise professional judgment in carrying out their duties. Employees are provided with the training and tools necessary to achieve the mission. Both team effort and individual employee expertise are supported and sustained.
Completed application materials must be received by midnight May 20, 2013 to DNRC/Human Resource Bureau/PO Box 201601, Helena MT 59620 or to a Montana Job Service.
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS: The Department of Natural Resources and Conservation will use the following factors in determining whether the applicant meets the qualifications for this position. The selection process for the position includes a current resume, college transcripts, structured interview, job-related work experience, job-related reference checks, and job-related current and past work performance, and answers to supplemental questions.
Application materials required for this positio! n are:
1. Current resume
2. Answers to the supplementa! l questions marked with your name and the number of the position being sought
3. College transcripts (copies are okay)
4. Three (3) professional references
5. Applicants claiming Veteran’s or Handicapped Person’s Employment Preference (see state application form) must submit verification of eligibility with the application materials. Required documents include DD-214 (military) and/ or the PHHS Certification of Disability form and the Employment Preference Form.
Duties:
Under the supervision of the regional manager, the successful candidate is responsible for providing technical hydrology support to the Helena Regional Office and Water Resources Division programs implemented by the Helena Regional Office for the Clark Fork and Upper Missouri River Basins. The employee will provide hydrologic information to administrators, attorneys, water planners, and the public for the purpose of establishing water policies and to resolve! water management issues. This could include new management strategies, policies, laws and rules, and operational and infrastructure changes.
This person researches, gathers and analyzes water resources information and makes recommendations regarding water use, availability and improved management practices. Prepares technical reports and provides information for processing water right applications, local water projects, floodplain program, dam safety concerns, and water planning projects. Conducts field investigations pertaining to water rights for documentation and answers about pertinent aspects (e.g. location, purpose, period of use, flow rate and volume, operating conditions). Examines historic water uses and evaluates water use applications in accordance with state law, rules, policies and procedures.
Because the employee will need to collect surface water, ground water, and water quality data, an applicant must be willing to work in the field and be! familiar with hydrologic data collection techniques and the instrument! s used to collect these data. The applicant should be proficient in the use of common software to solve hydrologic and hydraulic problems, and should be able to use standard hydrology-specific software. The applicant should be capable of using or learn to use GIS mapping software and a GPS device. The applicant must be a good technical writer because the employee will be writing reports. Appearing as a witness at an administrative and/or water court hearing, serving as a mediator in water right disputes and complaints, and attending meetings and providing information regarding water division programs are also job duties of this position.
Competencies:
This position requires knowledge of the principles, theories, and methods of hydrology and hydraulics; knowledge of state, federal and tribal water laws, and policies; and the knowledge of the methods, principles, and protocol for designing research projects and investigations. The applicant should have ext! ensive training in hydrology, mathematics, statistics, and open-channel flow. A demonstrated knowledge of irrigation methods, methods for mapping and classification of irrigated land, and installation and operation of irrigation measurement devices (e.g. flumes, weirs) is necessary.
Required Knowledge: Water management practices and methods; irrigation practices, methods, and designs; water measurement techniques and devices; technical writing; water uses such as mining, municipal, commercial, stock, and hydro-pow¬er; personal computer operation including word processing, database, and spreadsheet software; surface and groundwater hydrology and geology; soils and soil surveys; U.S.G.S stream gaging records; design, construction, and operation of small to medium earthen dams and water wells; and public records such as land ownership and district court decrees.
Required Skills: Must be skilled in the operation of personal computers; reading an! d interpreting maps (quad maps, aerial photos, plats); coordinating and! implementing complex water resource research investigations; implementing science into sound procedures to solve watershed issues; writing technical documents and speaking in front of large groups.
Required Abilities: Must be able to analyze complex issues and make sound, defensible judgments; be organized and self-motivated; perform complex mathematical calculations; organize and conduct field investigations; learn necessary software programs; remain unbiased when working with diverse interests; work effectively with water users, other water managers, co-work¬ers, and the public; accomplish program objectives in an effective manner; communicate effectively orally to individuals and groups; coordinate work schedules and activities with other staff; prioritize and organize a large workload with multiple deadlines and demands; work with limited supervision, accept responsibility and follow written and verbal instructions; evaluate facts and make independent ! decisions; and learn and apply MEPA requirements and evaluate environmental impacts of potential water projects.
Preferred knowledge of GIS software with the ability of producing maps for the use in resource analysis, using ARCVIEW to construct digital map coverage and spatial coordinates and related attribute data.
Education/Experience:
The knowledge, skills, and abilities are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience that is equivalent to a bachelor's degree in hydrology, civil engineering, agricultural engineering, or water resources or forest management with an emphasis in surface water hydrology, and a minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience including the design and implementation of projects, project management and public relations.
Experience and education must emphasize most of the following: surface water and ground water hydrology, hydraulics, river system simulation, su! rface and ground water computer modeling, statistics, watershed managem! ent, irrigation and hydropower development, collaboration, scientific design and protocols for conducting research projects, policy and program development, writing, and public speaking.
Education and experience equivalent and comparable to that specified above may meet job requirements and will be considered on an individual basis.
Supplemental Questions:
Please answer the following supplemental questions. This provides you an opportunity to present more complete and specific details regarding your qualifications. The responses should be clear and concise since the hiring team may view them as a sample of your written communication skills.
Explain how your academic training and job experience qualify you for this position.
Describe your experience working with hydrologists and other water resource professionals from state and federal agencies and the private sector. Describe relevant water resource projects you have worked on.
! Describe a surface water and/or groundwater hydrologic investigation you completed. Describe the objectives, how data was collected and analytical methods used and describe the outcome.
Describe your knowledge of and experience working with western water law.
Describe your level of knowledge and experience working with a variety of water uses such as irrigations systems, pond construction, and water wells. Please describe the proper installation of water measuring devices, such as weirs, flumes and operating a flow meter.
Additional Materials Required:
Resume
Transcripts
Other Required Materials (see Job Listing)
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