Hydrologist IV (Hydrogeologist)
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Hydrologist IV (Hydrogeologist)

Bureau of Water Resource Information

Job Summary: This is advanced independent professional hydrologic and/or hydrogeologic work in the District's groundwater program.

Job duties include:

* Serve as District technical lead for assessing groundwater quality; evaluate spatial and temporal trends; evaluate, analyze, and interpret hydrologic and water quality data using statistical and mapping methods; prepare documentation of analyses and results.

* Manage District groundwater monitoring network for long-term data collection of groundwater levels and quality from monitoring wells; evaluate and refine network to optimize spatial and temporal data collection to meet water management needs; coordinate and assist in planning network maintenance and new well construction.

* Provide technical guidance to staff collecting groundwater quality samples regarding scheduling and standard operating procedures.

* Provide technical guidance and data summaries to staff preparing annual water quality reports.

* Maintains high level of expertise ; attends scientific and managerial conferences, symposia, workshops, and training courses in order to maintain and improve scientific knowledge and skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in geology, hydrology, hydrogeology or related field and five years of experience in hydrology or hydrogeology; or registration with the State of Florida as a professional geologist or professional engineer.

Professional experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.

Physical Requirements/Working Environment:

Mostly office environment sitting at a desk and operating a personal computer to produce work products with some field visits as required.

Periodic field visits:

Applicant must have ability to endure outdoor environments in uncomfortable temperatures, inclement weather, and remote locations.

Licenses:

Requires a valid Florida driver license.

Travel:

Requires travel to attend off-site meetings, sometimes outside of normal business hours including overnight. Ability to drive oneself to and from meetings.

Additional Details:

Starting Salary Range: $66,164.80 - $86,008.00

Starting salary is based on qualifications and experience.

Benefits include Florida Retirement System, paid parental leave, health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, paid leave and holidays, professional development, wellness program, and eligible for public service student loan forgiveness program.

Your application will receive careful consideration and, if selected for an interview, you will be contacted to schedule an appointment. St. Johns River Water Management District participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an internet-based system that allows businesses to determine the eligibility of their employees to work in the Unites States.

Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans will receive preference in employment and are encouraged to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Veterans' Preference/Drug-Free and Tobacco-Free Workplace

Location: Palatka

Closing Date: Open until filled