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Hydrologist, Staff Limited Service

Posting Begin Date: 2025/11/03

Posting End Date: 2025/11/23

Category: Natural Resources

Sub Category: Water Agency

Work Type: Full Time

Minimum Salary: 30.02

Maximum Salary: 30.02

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Description

A State of Idaho Opportunity

Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date.

This announcement will be used to fill a limited-service position. Length of limited-service appointments are determined by the availability of funding sources and/or program termination.

Important Guidelines: Applicant resumes must demonstrate how they meet the MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS listed in the job announcement.

Selection Process: Resumes will be screened based on the criteria outlined in this announcement. A select number of candidates who have demonstrated that they meet the MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS of the position and have the most relevant qualifications may be given the opportunity to be interviewed.

The Idaho Department of Water Resources (IDWR) may conduct verification of the information provided in your application, including validation of driver's license status, education, employment, and criminal history. Omission and/or falsification of information provided in your application will result in your removal from consideration for employment, appointment, or promotion.

The Idaho Department of Water Resources has an exciting opportunity for an individual to impact water management in Idaho. The position is in the Water Projects Section, supporting the Idaho Water Transactions Program (IWTP), and is based in the Salmon, Idaho field office. It is open to hydrologists who have knowledge of principles, theories, and practices pertaining to surface water hydrology and water quality.

The selected individual will work within the IWTP, and a team of state and federal partners, to develop, implement, and assess projects that address instream flow limitations through voluntary efforts with local water users. The IWTP works on the behalf of the State of Idaho to recovery Threatened salmonid populations in Idaho’s public waters.

The Staff Hydrologist will support watermasters and water districts to ensure proper distribution of senior water rights under contract with the IWTP through maintenance of a broad network of continuous stream gage equipment. Additional responsibilities include water quality sampling, hydrologic study planning and evaluation, and conducting public outreach.

A successful candidate must be able to work independently, think conceptually and strategically, and execute with confidence and accuracy. Networking and building working relationships at all levels of government and with the local community is critical to the success of the program. The individual in this position must have the ability to communicate effectively with people of varying levels of technical knowledge, to identify key stakeholders for projects, and to bring individuals and agencies together to work toward common goals.

Example of Duties

• Collect, manage, and analyze hydrologic data, including but not limited to water flow rates, volumes, levels, and water chemistry composition

• Conduct hydrologic studies and evaluations related to water transaction contract compliance

• Apply knowledge of hydrologic principles and practices

• Apply GIS and other spatial tools to projects

• Work with local governments and state and federal agencies to identify and establish projects.

• Develop project goals, work plans, timelines, and implementation strategies.

• Attend public meetings and make presentations to a range of audiences to transmit technical information about the IWTP and regional water supplies.

Minimum Qualifications:

Good knowledge of:

• Principles, theories, and practices of hydrology including those pertaining to surface water flow, climate, evapotranspiration, water yield, and surface-ground water relationships

• Applied statistics related to hydrology

Experience:

• Collecting and analyzing data to evaluate river basin water supply, use, and flow

Typically gained by a college degree in physical science such as hydrology, hydrogeology, geology, water resources, environmental science, geophysics, soils, or engineering AND either successful completion of at least two, one-semester college courses in hydrology or hydrogeology or at least one year of directly related experience in hydrology or hydrogeology.

Desired qualifications and experience:

• Knowledge of water resource management and application of the prior appropriations doctrine

• Experience in natural resource-related data collection, management, and analysis

• Experience with computer applications Microsoft Excel, MS PowerPoint, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

• Knowledge of measuring and monitoring water flows in open or closed conduits

• Knowledge of developing water resource studies and plans involving water supply and use

Benefits

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information related to benefits and/or State programs, please visit https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html

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:

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 [email protected].

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