Title: CO – P0251 – Hydrologist
State Role Title: Environmental Specialist II
Hiring Range: $56,051 – $65,000
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Dept of Environmental Quality
Location: Charlottesville
Agency Website: www.deq.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only – A
Job Duties
The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) seeks a highly qualified candidate to manage and oversee the installation of new gauging stations. This position will ensure the accuracy and consistency of the surface water stage data by managing subordinates in conducting flow measurements and retrieving stage data from the network gauges six to eight weeks. This position will also direct subordinates in conducting extreme condition flow measurements at network sites during floods or droughts; and assist with processing, verifying, and publishing the current statistical flow data for publication in the annual “USGS Water Resources Data – Virginia” report.
Minimum Qualifications
• Knowledge of surface water hydrology, hydraulic principles, basic mathematics, and statistical analysis.
• Demonstrated experience in stream flow measuring methods and techniques.
• Demonstrated experience in land surveying techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively use computer systems and software to include Microsoft Office products and statistical software. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Strong analytical skills; organizational skills; interpersonal skills.
• This position requires the physical ability to perform manual labor and lift heavy objects; ability to work in confined spaces. Ability to climb ladders, operate at heights (bridges, platforms, walkways etc.), and negotiate uneven terrain to include steep slopes and streambanks is also required.
• The position requires daily field trips in heavy-duty pickup trucks traveling across the State, exposure to varying weather conditions, and extended hours in the field, as needed. Overnight travel required every six to eight weeks with more frequent events during the summer months.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as be an integral part of a fast-paced, productive team.
• This position requires you to operate a state owned or leased vehicle. Therefore, a valid driver’s license is required.
Additional Considerations
• Experience in hydrologic data processing and statistical analysis of hydrologic data.
• Experience using various techniques to measure stream flow.
• Experience in land surveying techniques.
• Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) training and confined space entry certification beneficial.
• Must pass U.S. Department of Interior criminal background check.
• Obtain and/or maintain OSHA confined space entry certification (Every 2 years).
• ADCP (Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler) equipment Refresher Certification pending availability and acceptance.
• Maintain First Aid/CPR Certification (Every 2 years).
• Must obtain Virginia Boating Safety Certificate within one year of hire date.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Please Read Carefully:
The Commonwealth of Virginia welcomes all applicants authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not provided; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work.
Excluding current DEQ Employees, selected candidates for employment MUST pass a criminal background check. A valid driver’s license is required of all DEQ employees in order to operate a state-owned or leased vehicle.
The Application Process: Individuals desiring to be considered for this position must submit a completed employment application or you may attach a resume before the position’s closing date. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities. Applications submitted via postal mail, email, or fax will not be considered.
DEQ Values Veterans: DEQ is a proud member of the Commonwealth of Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program, authorized under the Code of Virginia (§2.2-2001.2). We are committed to recruiting, hiring, and retaining qualified Veterans and their spouses. Veterans who are hired into state positions may be eligible for additional leave accruals based on their total years of service in the military, National Guard or Reserve. For more information please visit: https://www.dhrm.virginia.gov/employeebenefits
Our Commitment: DEQ is an equal opportunity employer by both policy and practice. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive work environment with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information, or against otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. It is DEQ’s intent that its employment and personnel policies and practices conform to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination. DEQ will provide if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of accommodation in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. If any assistance is needed, please contact DEQ Human Resources Office at 804-698-4000.
Contact Information
Name: Emily Duncan
Phone: (804) 845-4910
Email: HROCommunications@deq.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer
