The Idaho Department of Water Resources is offering an exciting opportunity for an individual who has education and experience related to the field of hydrogeology, effective written and oral communication skills, and wants to have a positive impact on complex groundwater water issues across Idaho.

The position will provide support to our programs that monitor and assess water level and water quality conditions in Idaho.

In addition to the minimum qualifications, the ideal candidate for this vacancy would have experience using groundwater databases and GIS software. A demonstrated ability to write and edit computer scripts and programs is also desired.

The Hydrogeologist Staff classification is being used for recruitment and training purposes. The Hydrogeologist Technical is the full working level of the Hydrogeology classifications. The employee will learn to perform the duties of Hydrogeologist, Technical through various types of on-the-job training. Upon completion of the training and meeting the minimum requirements, including Professional Geologist licensure in Idaho, the employee will complete the underfill Staff position and will be reclassified to the Technical level.

Benefits, paid leave, holidays, and more.

• Excellent low-cost Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Participation in one of the nation's best state retirement systems PERSI Retirement
• Generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start
• Ten paid holidays a year
• Multiple savings plans, including an optional 401k & Deferred Compensation plans
• Group Life Insurance/Disability Insurance/Supplemental Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program

• Apply knowledge of hydrogeologic principles and practices;
• Support hydrogeologic studies and programs to include field work and data management;
• Characterize the water resources of aquifer basins;
• Provide peer review of technical reports;
• Prepare written technical reports to document studies and analyses;
• Make oral presentations to agency personnel and public;
• Participate on technical committees involved in developing solutions to hydrogeologic problems;

Good knowledge of:

• Principles, theories, and practices of groundwater hydrology or hydrogeology including those pertaining to groundwater flow

• Collecting and analyzing data to evaluate groundwater characteristics and flow

• Experience using GIS applications to process, analyze, and display hydrogeologic data
• Experience using databases to enter, process, and display hydrogeologic data
• Experience writing and editing computer scripts and programs

Exam

There is an exam to determine your eligibility. Enter your responses to the questions in the space provided in the examination. You must have the minimum level of experience or education described for each question addressing a minimum requirement to qualify for this position. Scoring will be based on the information you provide. It is important that the information you provide clearly supports your responses.

The work is performed in an office and field environment. The position requires regular travel and may involve hazardous conditions with intense noise. This position requires occasional overnight stays. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to balance, bend and stoop, climb, crawl, grasp, kneel, pull hand over hand, push, reach above the shoulder, sustain repetitive motion, sit, stand, and/or walk for extended periods of time, and lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

To learn more about the Idaho Department of Water Resources, please visit our website:

https://idwr.idaho.gov

Our Mission:

To serve the citizens of Idaho by ensuring that water is conserved and available to sustain Idaho’s economy, ecosystems, and resulting quality of life.

EEO/ADA/Veteran's Preference

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.