Hydrogeologist

Hydrogeologist

Bureau of Water Resource Information

Job Summary:

This is advanced work involving the design and/or evaluation of complex hydrologic studies; and/or the evaluation of the complex aspects of hydrological projects.

Job duties include:

• Provides technical assistance to project lead staff in support of the well abandonment program, monitoring well network maintenance and design, geophysical logging, hydrogeologic data analysis, and well construction.
• Provides technical and field support to field staff regarding well abandonments, well construction, and geophysical log data collection.
• Provides technical assistance to project lead in groundwater quality and groundwater level evaluations; evaluating and refining networks to optimize spatial and temporal data collection.

Minimum Qualifications:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in geology, hydrology or a related field and two years of professional experience in hydrology relating to water resources.

Experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

Prefer candidate who is working to obtain a Professional Geologist license.

Physical Requirements/Working Environment:

Office environment sitting at a desk and operating a personal computer to produce work products with field work and or field visits as required.

Field work and or field visits:

Applicant must have the ability to endure outdoor environments in uncomfortable temperatures, inclement weather, and remote locations.

Licenses:

Requires a valid Florida driver's license.

Travel:

Requires travel to attend off-site meetings, sometimes outside of normal business hours including overnight. Overnight travel is associated with field work. Ability to drive oneself to and from locations.

Additional Details:

Starting Salary Range: $61,318.40 - $76,648.00

Starting salary is based on qualifications and experience.

Benefits include Florida Retirement System, paid parental leave, health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, paid leave and holidays, professional development, wellness program, and eligible for public service student loan forgiveness program.

Location:

Palatka

Closing Date:
Open until filled