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Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County
Senior Hydrologist
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What they do
A Hydrologist studies water, including underground water and water from ground sources like lakes and streams, and researches various aspects of the water cycle. Collects data used to plan conservation efforts and manage water supply. May advise on groundwater contamination risks or planning for flood management.
$70,308 / year median in Florida
+6% projected growth
Job Description
SENIOR HYDROLOGIST
(#SRHYDREPCS) EPCS Starting at $75,000 per year contingent upon experience.JOB OVERVIEW
Performs professional, managerial hydrological/hydro-geological duties relating to environmental restoration.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Current registration in the State of Florida as a Professional Geologist. Or An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job-related competencies noted below.CORE COMPETENCIES
Customer Commitment- Proactively seeks to understand the needs of our customers and provide the highest standards of service. Dedication to Professionalism and Integrity
- Demonstrates and promotes fair, honest, professional, and ethical behaviors that establish trust throughout the organization and with the public we serve. Organizational Excellence
- Takes ownership for excellence through one's personal effectiveness and dedication to the continuous improvement of our operations. Success through Teamwork
- Collaborates and builds partnerships through trust and the open exchange of diverse ideas and perspectives to achieve organizational goals.
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Extensive knowledge of the regulations, principles, practices, and methods of hydrology/hydrogeology including soil and groundwater contamination. Ability to understand the operation hydrological/hydrogeological soil/groundwater monitoring equipment, including contamination monitoring equipment. Ability to read and interpret detailed engineering plans and reports. Ability to work effectively with others. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to plan, organize, and supervise the work of others. Ability to collect, organize, and evaluate data and to develop logical conclusions.REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
Note:
The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. 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 position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform one or more of the activities described below. Develops, implements, and administers the policies, procedures, and directives necessary to manage hydrological/hydro-geological projects in compliance with federal, state, and local requirements. Conducts, evaluates, and approves hydrological/hydro-geological ground water monitoring plans and studies for siting of land uses to include land excavations, mining operations, landfills, and public construction projects to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Performs hydrological/hydro-geological calculations and analyses to ensure compliance with established standards and regulations; and prepares hydrological/hydro-geological reports and recommendations. Investigates and monitors wells, land excavations and selected construction sites for water and soil quality compliance as defined by federal, state, and local regulations. Serves as technical advisor, senior project coordinator, and/or manager for hydrological/hydro-geological projects to ensure compliance with accepted hydrological/hydro-geological practices and regulations. Prepares and presents hydrological/hydro-geological reports to the BOCC, County management, and the public. Supervises assigned professional and support personnel as required. Performs other related duties as required. This classification description is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as an all-inclusive list of the duties associated with a particular position. Management may require incumbents to perform job duties other than those contained in this document at any time.Pay:
$75,000.00- $137,000.