Local recruitment: Hydrologist I, II, III

TITLE: Hydrologist I, II, III
LOCATION: Division of Engineering & Water Resources (DEWR) Complex – Ronan, MT
Natural Resources Department
SALARY: Hydrologist I – $29.16 to $33.52 per hour
Hydrologist II – $34.91 to $40.13 per hour
Hydrologist III – $38.31 to $44.03 per hour
(Including Benefits: Health and Life Insurance, Retirement, Long-term Disability, Paid
Time Off, Paid Holidays, and a collaborative team environment. Please contact us for
more information. Interested and qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.)
CLOSING DATE: Monday, April 28, 2025 at 5:30pm

The Hydrologist is a full-time, technical, professional-level position working in the Tribes’ Natural
Resources Department within the Division of Engineering and Water Resources. This position works
under the direct supervision of the Water Management and Planning Program Manager.

DUTIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING:

• Assists and completes specific technical projects related to water conservation, irrigation water supply
  and forecasting, irrigation water management, and adaptive management including project development,
  completion, and reporting.
• Prepares technical memoranda and reports on various topics including hydrologic work, water
  conservation efforts, and water management planning tools.
• Develops water budget reports to support irrigation modernization projects and irrigation water
  management.
• Assists and develops strategic plans for irrigation operational improvements identified through the
  water rights settlement.
• Interacts extensively with staff within the Division and brings subject matter skills to support other
  Division initiatives.
• Embraces and applies adaptive management as a working model for Program hydrologic work.
• Contributes to the development of water management planning tools to support integrated
  management of instream flows, reservoir pool evaluations, and irrigation water supplies under wet,
  normal, and dry water supply conditions.
• Assists in the determination of wet through dry water-type years as identified in the water rights
  settlement. This is a continuous adaptive management process requiring frequent within-season
  updates.
• Assists in the quantification and apportionment of reallocated water following completion of
  irrigation modernization projects.
• Designs and implements groundwater monitoring projects that seek to better understand
  groundwater resources of the CSKT.
• Serves as a technical member on the Compact Implementation Technical Team (CITT) as required,
  prepares project-level assignments to support various CITT initiatives.
• Completes administrative work including workplan development, contract preparation, budget
  development and projections, administrative reporting, and procurement.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (AS REFLECTED ON THE TRIBAL EMPLOYMENT
  APPLICATION)
  
  REQUIRED:
• Education must be in the field of hydrologic sciences, engineering, agricultural sciences, soil
  science, or a closely related physical science field with emphasis on surface or groundwater
  hydrology. Education and experience must demonstrate analytical and quantitative aptitude.
  Hydrologist I – Bachelors of Science with a minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional-level
  experience.
  Hydrologist II – Masters of Science or Bachelors of Science with a minimum of three (3) years of
  relevant professional-level experience.
  Hydrologist III – Masters of Science with a minimum of four (4) years of relevant professional-level
  experience.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must have considerable knowledge in surface water hydrology, groundwater hydrology, and
  practical applications in data collection and management.
• Understanding of irrigation practices and on-farm agricultural practices is preferred.
• Ability to take mathematical principles and apply them to water resources problems is
  required.
  
  ➢ FAILURE TO SUBMIT ALL OF THE INFORMATION BELOW WILL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION DURING
  THE SCREENING PROCESS.
  
  SUBMIT:

1. Completed Tribal Employment Application (Resumes may be submitted but may not replace or
   supplement the official Tribal Employment Application).
2. Copies of relevant academic transcripts and/or training certificates.
3. Copy of valid driver’s license.
4. Proof of Tribal Enrollment from a Federally recognized Tribe, if other than CSKT.
5. If you are claiming Veterans Preference, a copy of the DD214 must be submitted with the application.

SUBMIT ALL OF THE ABOVE TO: Personnel Office, PO Box 278, Pablo MT 59855, at 406-675-2700 Ext. 1040.

Or apply online HERE

PLEASE CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Brian Hogenson, Compact Resources Officer at 406-675-2700 Ext. 6251 or Email: brian.hogenson@cskt.org.
INTERESTED AND QUALIFIED APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY!