Hydrologist II
Summary of Work
Review ground water permit applications in assigned area and make recommendations to the State Engineer.
Inspect completed water projects for permit compliance and perfection.
Document, organize, analyze and interpret hydrologic data.
Provide technical advice on water resource problems and complaints.
Conduct water resource investigations and studies.
Supervise subsurface exploration group in drilling test holes and installing monitoring wells in project areas.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s of Science degree in the field of geology, hydrology, engineering or closely related field with a hydrogeology emphasis.
Ability to communicate with, motivate and/or change behavior of others in working toward common goals.
Valid Class D driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications
Extensive coursework or work experience in hydrology, hydrogeology, groundwater modeling, water resource management and regulation.
Ability to interpret maps, hydrologic data, groundwater studies and reports.
Ability to write scientific reports for water management decisions.
Application Procedures
· Applications will ONLY be accepted online through the ND PeopleSoft System.
· State of ND employees should access the announcement and application by signing into their ND PeopleSoft account at: https://www.cnd.nd.gov/psp/strp/?cmd=login&languageCd=ENG& , clicking on “my Career,” and selecting “Careers” in the drop down menu.
· Applicants who are not employees of the State of North Dakota can access the announcement and application by visiting: http://www.nd.gov/hrms/jobs/announcements.asp
· Application materials must reach this office by 11:59 pm on the closing date.
· In addition to the online application, applicants should upload the following documents:
- Resume;
- Cover letter (addressed to Human Resources Division);
- Copy of all college transcripts (if applicable); and
- The name, address, and phone number of three (3) professional references (no letters of reference please).
· Applicants claiming ND veteran’s preference must submit documentation proving their ND residency and eligibility under North Dakota Century Code §37-19.1 by uploading the following:
- Veterans must upload Form DD-214;
- Disabled veterans must upload Form DD-214 and a current statement of disability from the Veterans Administration which is less than 1 year old;
- Spouses of disabled veterans must upload Form DD-214, a copy of the marriage certificate, and a current statement of disability from the Veterans Administration which is less than 1 year old; or
- Spouses of a deceased veteran must upload Form DD-214, a copy of the marriage certificate, and a copy of the veteran's death certificate.
· Application materials will be scored based on a 100 point job related personnel system.
· Applications should include information which directly addresses how the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and summary of work. It is very important to be thorough and detailed on all application materials.
· Applicants who experience difficulties during the application process should contact recruiter@nd.gov or 701.328.3290.
· North Dakota State Water Commission does not provide sponsorships.
· For questions regarding this position’s duties or requirements, please contact John Brintnell 701.328.2751 or jbrintnell@nd.gov
· TTY users may use Relay North Dakota at 711 or 1-800-366-6888.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.
As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.