Water Well Driller Hydrologist

Working title:

Water Well Driller Hydrologist
Class title:
Hydrologist II
Posting No.: 0601-26
Opening Date: 06/01/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

Location:

North Campus, 1106 Clayton Ln., Austin, TX 78723
Class Code: 2460
FLSA:
Admin-Exempt
Salary Group/Salary: B20, $51,158.04 – $66,255.00/yr.
Division:
Compliance/Health and Wellness
Number of positions: 1

Performs complex (journey-level) hydrological work related to water, monitor, closed loop geothermal, dewatering, and injection well drilling, water well pump installation, and abandoned wells. Also performs consultative administrative and technical work of multiple agency programs including the Water Well Drillers and Pump Installers (WWD) and Weather Modification (WXM) programs. Work involves reviewing and analyzing data and samples, preparing reports, plans, and calculations concerning groundwater protection measures, including well construction determinations related to water quality issues and aquifer identification;

conducting compliance inspections and ecological or environmental impact studies related to groundwater protection and compliance assurance surveys; conducting groundwater surveys, investigative research, studies, and groundwater sample collection for compliance assurance; conducting field or laboratory tests; and analyzing data and evaluating results in regard to the impact on groundwater. May train others. Works under general supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Regular travel, up to 50%, is required. This position reports to the Health and Wellness Manager.

• Conducts compliance inspections and consumer complaint investigations with determinations, and studies to ensure compliance with applicable, statutes, rules and requirements to protect the quality of the State’s groundwater and the integrity of atmospheric conditions for the safety and welfare of the public.
• Conducts scientific hydro-geological investigations to ensure accurate and appropriate information is available for use in consumer complaints, enforcement cases and in water resource management decisions.
• Studies and documents quantities, distribution, and development of groundwater resources related to well construction, well rehabilitation, groundwater production, groundwater protection measures, and abandoned well closures; including well construction determinations related to water quality issues and aquifer identification.
• Collects technical data and groundwater samples; performs sample analysis, analyzes the results and recommends courses of action for specific groundwater related issues.
• Researches and interprets statutes, rules, and policies, and provides technical assistance to the public, the department, regulated community and other interested groups and entities in the application of appropriate state statutes and regulations concerning groundwater protection, weather modification, licensing issues, and water well drilling and pump installation.
• Evaluates, summarizes, and documents inspection findings, manages the day-to-day activities and administration of projects and assignments; and prepares recommendations for administrative and technical compliance requirements.
• Conducts research and/or field studies of potential and actual groundwater contamination related to water, monitor, closed loop geothermal, injection, de-watering well drilling and water well pump installation, including down-hole camera surveys. Uses and maintains proper analysis equipment procedures on collected water samples.
• Educates the public and industry on well drilling, pump installation, weather modification and continuing education programs by representing the Department at industry association meetings, required continuing education programs, trade shows, conventions, public speaking engagements, and other forms of communication.
• Participates in and assists Compliance, General Counsel, and Enforcement staff in technical, mediation, and complaint resolution efforts; may provide testimony in Advisory Board meetings, Commission meetings, administrative hearings, and District Court; may participate in Attorney General cases and provide accurate testimony as needed.
• Assists in the administration of the Abandoned Well Notification Program, which includes compliance investigations, file maintenance, database updates, technical assistance, and correspondence.
• Processes and reviews applications for permits and licenses.
• Provides…