Hydrologist I

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Hydrologist IOpen Date: 06/26/25Close Date: 07/17/25Salary: $106,973.00 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.FILING DEADLINE: The first 100 applications submitted ON or BEFORE 11:59pm, Wednesday, July 16th, 2025, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST.

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.

The ideal candidate will 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.

The ideal candidate should 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; have 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; and 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.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Hydrologist I is the entry level in the hydrology class series. Initially under direct supervision, incumbents perform entry-level professional assignments involving the collection of hydrologic data and the more routine interpretation of that data. With experience, the work becomes progressively more diversified and difficult and is performed with increasing independence.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the class.

Provides technical support and collects hydrologic, water quality, and production well operation data.

Maintains the ground water level network for the Principal Aquifer as well as the shallow system in both Las Vegas valley and rural areas; performs data QA/QC and supports technical reports.

Performs pump performance and aquifer hydraulic testing.

Maintains and calibrates accuracy of monitoring instrumentation;

Performs various technical and logistical tasks to support Division operations.

OTHER DUTIES

Prepares technical and administrative reports and correspondence.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Principles, theories, techniques and practices of hydrology and water well production; mathematics and statistics; aquifer dynamics, hydraulics and chemistry; 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, hydrogeology 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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee works in both typical office conditions where the noise level is quiet as well as in outside conditions, exposed to hot, cold, wet and/or humid conditions, where the noise level may be load.