Job Description
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Are you an experienced Hydrologist, ready for a unique opportunity to grow with an environmental state agency?
YOUR FUTURE TEAM
As a hydrologist within the TCEQs Office of Water, you will join the Water Availability Divisions Rio Grande Watermaster Program, responsible for monitoring streamflow and reservoir levels and managing water rights within the Rio Grande.
See details about what we do.
See details about the Rio Grande Watermaster program
See details about surface water rights and water availability
Hydrologist: The level of complexity for the tasks below will vary based on applicants minimum qualifications.
HERES WHAT YOULL BE DOING…
These positions primary responsibility will be to perform advanced hydrological analyses for the Rio Grande Watermaster Program and assist in providing technical support for the Rio Grande and Pecos River Compacts and international water treaties.
The position requires skilled communication to present technical or regulatory information to governmental agencies, stakeholders, the public, and agency staff. The position will also represent the agency on inter- and intra- agency committees and/or workgroups, and facilitate or participate in public meetings.
Specifically, these positions will:
Lead and/or conduct advanced senior-level hydrological analyses of Rio Grande Watermaster Program operations using Water Availability models (WAMs), Riverware models, standard hydrologic practices and principles, and statistical procedures.
Utilize Microsoft Excels advanced features to analyze complex surface water hydrologic data and accounting.
Provide technical support for international water treaties using hydrologic modeling and statistical analyses to identify data issues and determine long-term trends.
Provide technical support for the Rio Grande and Pecos River Compacts including the preparation of annual accountings of water deliveries for the State of Texas.
Qualifications: KEY QUALIFICATIONS
Experience or academic coursework, that includes performing complex surface water hydrological analysis.
Experience working with RiverWare.
Experience with the legal framework governing water rights in Texas, including management of Texas water rights in the Amistad/Falcon reservoir system.
Experience using Water Availability Model (WAMS) and/or surface water simulation models such as Riverware.
Experience working with Excel and compiling and analyzing large volumes of data.
EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
Hydrologist III
A bachelors degree in hydrology, engineering, geology, mathematics, or natural or physical science from an accredited college or university, plus four years of full-time experience performing hydrologic work of similar character, scope, and complexity in the areas listed in examples of work performed.
OR
A masters degree in hydrology, engineering, geology, mathematics, or a natural or physical science from an accredited college or university, plus three years of the full-time experience.
OR
A doctorate in hydrology, engineering, geology, mathematics, or a natural or physical science from an accredited college or university, plus two years of the full-time experience.
Hydrologist IV
A bachelors degree in hydrology, engineering, geology, mathematics, or natural or physical science from an accredited college or university,plus six yearsof full-time experience performing hydrologic work of similar character, scope, and complexity in the areas listed in examples of work performed.
OR
A masters degree in hydrology, engineering, geology, mathematics, or a natural or physical science from an accredited college or university,plus five yearsof the full-time experience.
OR
A doctorate in hydrology, engineering, geology, mathematics, or a natural or physical science from an accredited college or university,plus four yearsof the fulltime experience.
TRANSCRIPTS / COLLEGE HOURS OR COURSE WORK
See instructionson how to attach documents. A copy of your official college transcript or evaluation of foreign credentials for U.S. equivalency in CAPPS is required if needed to meet the minimum qualification requirements outlined above.
BENEFITS
Optional 401(k) and 457 plans
Insurance: Health, Vision, Dental, and optional FSA
Paid day(s) off from work on national holidays and holidays that the state observes
Professional development opportunities
Longevity pay based on your number of years working for the state
Wellness Program and Activities
Onsite Nurse Practitioner in HQ
Work-Life Balance
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT
TCEQ will conduct a criminal history records search, driving history (if required for the job) on candidates offered employment.
In compliance with ADA, if you need any special accommodations during the employment process, please contact HRSS for assistance at (512) 239-0102.
MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY (MOS) CODES
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes can be found at:https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/.Please click the hyperlink under Occupational Category for the respective Class Title.
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
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Company Profile:
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality strives to protect our state’s public health and natural resources consistent with sustainable economic development. Our goal is clean air, clean water, and the safe management of waste.
To accomplish our mission, we will:
*Base decisions on the law, common sense, sound science, and fiscal responsibility;
*Ensure that regulations are necessary, effective, and current;
*Apply regulations clearly and consistently;
*Ensure consistent, just, and timely enforcement when environmental laws are violated;
*Ensure meaningful public participation in the decision-making process;
*Promote and foster voluntary compliance with environmental laws and provide flexibility in achieving environmental goals; and
Hire, develop, and retain a high-quality, diverse workforce.
