TWDB - Well Recorder; Geoscientist II

• Full-time
• Compensation: USD 6,000 - USD 6,666.67 - monthly

The mission of the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) is to lead the state's efforts in ensuring a secure water future for Texas. Our mission is a vital part of Texas' overall vision and the state's mission and goals that relate to maintaining the viability of the state's natural resources, health, and economic development.

The TWDB's main responsibilities are threefold: collecting and disseminating water-related data; assisting with regional water supply and flood planning that contributes to preparing the state water plan and state flood plan; and administering cost-effective financial programs for constructing water supply, wastewater treatment, flood control, and agricultural water conservation projects.

Texas Water Development Board’s Mission
- Leading the state’s efforts in ensuring a secure water future for Texas.

The Texas Water Development Board offers competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending, and flexible work alternatives so you can have a work/life balance!
For more information about these benefits and more visit http://www.twdb.texas.gov/jobs/benefits.asp.

The Texas Water Development Board does not discriminate on basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, sexual orientation, age, or disability in employment or provision of services, programs, or activities.

* Must be able and willing to travel 50% of the time to conduct fieldwork throughout the State of Texas* (approximately two weeks each month, including overnight)

** Must meet agency in-office requirements**

*** Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications***

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Performs highly complex (senior-level) geosciences and groundwater monitoring work, primarily in support of the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) Recorder Well Program. Work involves installing and maintaining a statewide network of automated groundwater monitoring systems equipped for remote data collection. Collects, analyzes, and interprets geological and hydrogeological data. Work includes cross-office projects related to surface water and groundwater interaction and other technical projects.

Reviews, downloads, and formats recorder data using appropriate Quality Assurance-Quality Control procedures to ensure data are properly entered into the Groundwater Database. Creates hydrographs, maps, and reports. Participates in special investigations and performs other duties as assigned. Works independently, traveling 50% of the time within the state of Texas on a flexible schedule, with compensatory time off for overtime work hours and the chance to experience the sights of Texas.

May train others. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the Manager of the Groundwater Monitoring Department.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Works in the Recorder Well Program to install and repair recorders, transmitters, water-level sensors, data loggers, solar panels, concrete pads, and other associated equipment.
• Use frequent independent judgement to determine site maintenance and repair decisions and consults with senior staff and management as necessary.
• Conducts statewide well inventories, measures water levels in wells, and collects field measurements and water samples for chemical analysis as needed.
• Conducts borehole camera inspections and aquifer testing to assess well integrity and construction.
• Conducts or coordinates geological and hydrogeological field studies or technical projects to collect and evaluate data for use in regional development, resource management, environmental investigations, land…