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NOTE: If you are a current employee, you MUST apply via the Career worklet in Workday and not through this site. If you submit an application on this site, it cannot be processed.Hydrologist IOpen Date: 01/31/24Close Date: 02/21/24Salary: $93,685.00 per yearJob Type: RegularLocation: Molasky Corporate Center, 100 City Parkway, Las VegasFor any questions regarding this announcement, please contact LVVWD Recruitment at recruitment@lvvwd.com.INTRODUCTION: Human Resources will screen applications and supplemental questionnaires. Candidates possessing the strongest skills and experience for this position will be forwarded to the hiring department for further evaluation and to determine who will be invited to the formal interview process. The candidate hired will be required to pass a drug screening, background check and may be required to pass a job-related physical evaluation.
Hours of Work: Mon-Thurs; 7am-6pm.
The Ideal candidate will have a four-year degree in Hydrogeology, Geology, Civil Engineering, or closely related scientific discipline. Possess the ability to work both independently and as part of a team to perform routine and complex professional hydrologic data collection and analyses using appropriate scientific methods and established procedures.
Have fundamental knowledge of scientific data types and collection methods; relational databases including data-structure analysis, database development and design, data-access methods, and query language; programming and scripting languages and utilities; and basic web-design.
Possess strong verbal and technical writing skills and be able to present technical information in a clear, concise and timely manner. Possess knowledge of Colorado River Basin hydrology and reservoir operations; A basic understanding of Colorado River models, including model inputs and outputs; be able to process large data sets and report results in various forms; have a basic understanding of statistical hydrology.
GENERAL PURPOSE
Under general supervision, performs routine hydrologic work in the research, development and monitoring of aquifer quality and well performance data; and performs related duties as assigned.
DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Principles, theories, techniques and practices of hydrology and water well production; mathematics and statistics; aquifer dynamics, hydraulics and chemistry; Nevada’s Safe Drinking Water Act; pumping systems, valves and pipe configurations; EPA sampling and preservation protocols.
Ability to:
Perform routine, professional hydrologic analyses using scientific methods and computer equipment; format and present data in a logical, understandable manner; operate and calibrate field measurement equipment; write clear, concise, complete and comprehensive technical and scientific reports; communicate effectively, orally and in writing; make oral presentations.
Training and Experience:
A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in earth science, hydrology, geology or a closely related field; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:
A valid Nevada driver’s license and ability to maintain insurability under the District’s Vehicle Insurance Policy.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to both sit and walk in uneven terrain; talk and hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands to finger, handle, feel objects or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb, crawl and bend; and drive a vehicle.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distant vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Mental Demands
While performing the duties of this class, the incumbent is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve complex problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; perform highly detailed work under changing, intensive deadlines, on multiple, concurrent tasks; work with constant interruptions and interact with officials.
