[ES_JOBS_NET] Hydrogeologist, Staff/Tech, at Idaho Department of Water Resources, Groundwater Modeling Unit

[Alex M.]

The Idaho Department of Water Resources is offering an exciting
opportunity for an individual who wants to have an impact on Idaho
water issues. The opening is in the Groundwater Modeling Unit of the
Hydrology Section and entails conducting hydrogeologic investigations
and performing quantitative hydrogeologic analyses. The position is
located at the IDWR state office in Boise.

There are two levels for this job opening – Staff Hydrogeologist and
Technical Hydrogeologist. The Staff Hydrogeologist is the entry level
for the Hydrogeologist classification. Through on-the-job training,
classroom training, achievement of team and agency goals, and
Professional Geologist licensure in Idaho, there will be opportunities
for a Staff Hydrogeologist to progress to the Technical Hydrogeologist
level in the Hydrogeologist career track. A Technical Hydrogeologist
is expected to handle more difficult projects with little supervision.


Example of Duties

Staff Hydrogeologist Level

- Conduct hydrologic studies and evaluations, including field work,
related to water occurrence, availability, use, flow, regulation, and
administration
- Prepare written technical reports to document studies and analyses
- Perform or oversee water resource data collection following standard
procedures
- Provide technical review and generate comments on the hydrologic
aspects of technical reports and permit/license applications
- Develop water budgets and conceptual models of aquifer systems
- Participate on technical committees involved in developing solutions
to water resource problems
- Make oral presentations to agency personnel and the public

Technical Hydrogeologist Level

- Apply intensive and diversified knowledge of hydrogeologic
principles and practices within a specialty area
- Plan, conduct, and coordinate detailed phases of hydrogeologic work
- Make oral presentations to staff, other agencies, public officials,
and the general public.
- Conduct analyses and report on large, complex water data sets for
regulatory and management purposes
- Develop, calibrate, and apply groundwater flow models
- Testify in administrative hearings or legal proceedings

Apply here:
https://statecareers.idaho.gov/jobs/14478086-hydrogeologist-staff-slash-tech