- Salary: $2,328.75 – $2,683.50 Biweekly
- Location: Juneau, AK
- Job Type: Full Time
- Job Number: 41083
- Department: Natural Resources
- Division: Mining, Land & Water
- Opening Date: 07/10/2023
- Closing Date: 7/24/2023 5:00 PM Alaska
- Division: Mining, Land & Water
- Position Open To: Alaska Residents Only
- Bargaining Unit: General Government
- Range: 17/19
Job Description
What You Will Be Doing
The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mining, Land and Water is seeking an independent and motivated hydrologist with expertise in groundwater and surface water. The ideal candidate would provide knowledge of basic and applied hydrology to measure and monitor groundwater levels and surface water flows, develop and interpret geologic profiles, test and characterize groundwater aquifers, measure and quantify stream hydraulics, and apply the concepts of hydrology to water management issues. In this position, you will collaborate with technical experts in state and federal agencies and interact with the public and private industry to provide supporting hydrologic analysis and expertise to best manage Alaska’s water resources.
Mission and Culture
The Department of Natural Resources’ mission is to “develop, conserve and maximize the use of Alaska’s natural resources consistent with the public interest.” The Alaska Hydrologic Survey sits within the Water Section of the Division of Mining, Land and Water (DMLW). The incumbent is expected to interact with other state and federal agencies as well as units within ADNR/DMLW including Water Management, Dam Safety, Survey, Navigability, and Statewide Abatement of Impaired Land (SAIL) units in order to provide supporting hydrologic analysis and expertise as needed.
Core Responsibilities
Provides lead hydrologic direction and support for hydroelectric projects statewide to support water rights adjudication. Make appropriate recommendations to management based on expertise to identify, use and properly manage the water resources of the state. Interact directly with the public for assessment of water resource issues, advise other state employees as well as the public on the use and interpretation of hydrologic data. Assist the Alaska Hydrologic Survey in maintaining water use, well log, and groundwater monitoring databases as required. The incumbent must have the ability to work independently, efficiently, and effectively with minimal supervision.
Benefits of Joining Our Team
As the Southeast Region Hydrologist for DNR, you will interact with a wide variety of state and federal agencies. You will be a part of the Alaska Hydrologic Survey and interact with other state and federal agencies as well as units within ADNR/DMLW, including Water Management, Dam Safety, Survey, Navigability, and Statewide Abatement of Impaired Land (SAIL) units to provide supporting hydrologic analysis and expertise as needed. Professional development and training will be provided to support desktop and field studies.
The Working Environment You Can Expect
This position is in the Southeast Regional office co-located with other ADNR Divisions at Willoughby Ave offices in downtown Juneau, AK. Most of the time and effort is office-based. You will conduct field work on occasion, mainly during the ice-free months, to assess water resource issues or measure groundwater levels or stream flows. You will interact with other sections and staff that have extensive experience with water management. The option for teleworking is available after a probationary period. The work is fast-paced, collaborative, and team-oriented, with support from an experienced team of water resource professionals and hydrologists.
We are looking for a candidate that possesses the following position-specific competencies.
- Considerable knowledge of hydrology and/or geology. This includes the principles and practices such as understanding and applying the hydrologic cycle; mapping groundwater and surface water systems; developing, interpreting, and understanding geologic profiles; aquifer identification, testing, and analysis; interpreting and understanding well and stream hydraulics; or applying the concepts of geochemistry to water quality issues.
- Considerable knowledge of data collection techniques and procedures, instrumentation, and site assessments as applied to hydrologic projects.
- Skill in using and applying geographic information systems and other software/hardware appropriate to the level and type of project or task.
- Skill in reading and interpreting engineering plans, maps, aerial photographs, and/or satellite images.
- Skill in reviewing and commenting on permit applications as they pertain to water resources.
Minimum Qualifications
Hydrologist 1
Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent from an accredited college in hydrology or a natural or physical science which includes course work in hydrology, hydrogeology, or geohydrology.
AND
Two years of entry professional level experience in geology, hydrology, hydrogeology, or geohydrology.
Substitution:
Master’s degree from an accredited college in hydrology, hydrogeology, geohydrology, or a closely related field will substitute for one year of entry professional work experience.
Special Note:
Degrees in the natural or physical sciences include specialties such as biology, chemistry, ecology, engineering, geology, mathematics, etcetera.
Hydrologist 2
Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent from an accredited college in hydrology or a natural or physical science which includes course work in hydrology, hydrogeology or, geohydrology.
AND
Two years of journey professional level experience in geology, hydrology, hydrogeology, or geohydrology.
Substitution:
Master’s degree from an accredited college in hydrology, hydrogeology, geohydrology, or a closely related field will substitute for one year of journey professional work experience.
Special Note:
Degrees in the natural or physical sciences include specialties such as biology, chemistry, ecology, engineering, geology, mathematics, etcetera.
Additional Required Information
**NOTE: PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY**
THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY
This recruitment is open to Alaska Residents only. Applicants must meet Alaska Residency Requirements to be considered for employment at this time.
At the time of application,the applicant must attach as individual documents the following items (If unable to attach documents, please fax or email the contact listed below):
- Cover letter explaining how you qualify for the position
- Copy of professional accreditations, if any
- Copy of your last two (2) performance appraisals
If selected for an interview, the applicant must provide the following:
- Resume
- Professional references
Application Notice
You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or via a hardcopy application. If you accessed this recruitment bulletin through a job search portal, such as AlaskaJobs or any other database, you MUST use a Workplace Alaska online or hardcopy application to apply successfully. Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska “How to Apply” page. Your application must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. Alaska Standard Time on the closing date.
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required for this position. The cover letter should highlight your experience as it pertains to the knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), and competencies identified above in the job description section of this posting. If not addressed as part of your KSA/C responses, please describe your experience in the following areas:
- Recent experience with hydrology or water resources
- Experience with measuring surface water discharge and/or groundwater levels
- Experience using and applying geographic information systems and working with databases or large datasets and related software.
Your cover letter will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment.
Please attach the cover letter to your application before submitting it online or, if unable to attach to your application, fax or email it to the contact number provided below.
Education
If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position. Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of the interview.
Special Instructions for Foreign Education
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the minimum qualifications listed above. If utilizing this education, you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the post-secondary institution. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Work Experience
If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer’s name, job title, employment dates, and whether full or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine whether the responses are supported and whether minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the recruitment interview and selection phase.
Note: Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application entirely. Noting, “see resume” or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.
Bargaining Unit
If you are a current state employee, please mark the union you are a member of at the time of application. Do not complete this question if you are not a current state employee.
Flexibly Staffed
This position is flexibly staffed. The level of the job offer will be based on the selected candidate’s eligibility. If hired at the lower level, you will be promoted to the higher-level job class after completing the training plan and meeting the minimum qualifications.
Driver’s License Requirement
Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license. Proof of licensure will be required prior to reporting to duty.
EEO Statement
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For specific information about this position, please get in touch with the hiring manager at the following:
Name: Kevin Petrone
Title: Hydrologist 4
Phone: 269-8646
Email: kevin.petrone@alaska.gov
Agency: State of Alaska
Address: PO Box 110201, Juneau, Alaska, 99811
Phone: (800) 587-0430 (Statewide toll-free number)
(907) 465-4095 (Juneau and out-of-state callers)
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