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HYDROLOGIST I/II

Salary

$32.77 - $52.32 Hourly

Location

Clark County - Las Vegas, NV

Job Type

PERMANENT

Job Number

30481

Department

Regional Flood Control District

Opening Date

12/09/2025

Closing Date

12/30/2025 5:01 PM Pacific

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ABOUT THE POSITION

The Regional Flood Control District is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Hydrologist I/II position. Under general supervision, this field-based role is responsible for the installation, operation, and maintenance of the District's Flood Threat Recognition System field equipment and base stations. The position requires a working knowledge of meteorological principles to interpret atmospheric data, monitor precipitation trends, and assess weather patterns that contribute to flood risk. Hydrologists in this role collaborate with the National Weather Service to relay timely flood forecasts and observed flooding to local entities and first responders, and evaluate storm impacts—including rainfall intensity, storm cell movement, and convective activity—for potential inclusion in flood event reports. This position will also be required to operate in the field independently to service and maintain radiotelemetry equipment used to monitor rainfall, water level and other meteorological parameters.

Hydrologist I: $32.77 - $48.43 Hourly

Hydrologist II: $35.38 - $52.32 Hourly

The Hydrologist I is a training underfill position, upon successful completion of the training program the successful candidate will be non-competitively promoted to Hydrologist II. This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months at either level or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.

Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience:

Hydrologist I - Bachelor's Degree in Hydrology, Geology, Earth Science, Meteorology, or a closely related field. Previous experience as hydrologic technician preferred. Full-time experience which has provided the knowledge and skills necessary to perform all job functions at a professional level may be considered as a substitute for the education on a year for year basis to a maximum of two (2) years.

Hydrologist II - In addition to the above: Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Hydrologist.

All qualifying education and each experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application. All details must be written in your own words and cannot be copied from job descriptions or other external sources.

Working Conditions: Work extended shifts or be called back in emergency situations. Most duties are performed outdoors year-round.

Licensing and Certification: Must possess a valid Nevada Class C Driver's License at time of appointment.

Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.

Citizenship: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

+ Provides assistance with the installation of new FTRS field stations (rain gauges, water level gauges and weather stations).

+ Makes semi-annual visits to each established field station in order to accomplish preventive maintenance tasks, as well as occasional additional visits to field stations as needed to correct problems.

+ Performs basic troubleshooting of radio and other electronic equipment in order to identify and correct problems.

+ Maintains records documenting problems and corrective actions taken.

+ Performs calibration of tipping bucket rain gauges.

+ Assists with the operation and maintenance of FTRS software and databases.

+ Assists in the preparation and presentation of hydrologic reports.

+ Participates in budget preparation relative to FTRS program.

+ Makes estimates of stream flows and/or calculates estimates of peak stream flows using indirect methods.

+ Communicates with representatives of various local, state and federal agencies.

+ Provides assistance in identifying sites and making recommendations for appropriate field equipment for monitoring precipitation, stream flow and surface water movement.

+ Performs a variety of analytical studies; reviews results and makes recommendations; prepares a variety of technical written reports and correspondence.

+ Drives a Regional Flood Control District motor vehicle in order to drive to various project sites.

+ Ensure rights-of-way and fee radio licenses are current; renew when necessary and conduct annual inventories.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Strength to lift equipment weighing up to 70 pounds; climb ladders; walk across varying terrain; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Mobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment, and to drive a motor vehicle in order to reach various sites throughout the County. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.

Come Make a Difference and Join the Clark County Family where we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

+ Flexible Schedules including 4/10 options

+ More Money in Your Pocket

+ 100% Employer Paid Defined Benefit Retirement

+ No Social Security Deduction

+ No State Income Taxes

+ Two Employer Sponsored Health Plans Offered - Choice of PPO or EPO (hybrid of HMO)

+ Medical (https://www.clarkcountynv.gov/government/departments/risk\_management/employee\_and\_retiree\_health\_benefits.php#outer-2778) - Employer pays 90% of premium

+ Pharmacy Benefits (30, 90-day retail or mail order fills)

+ 24/7 Telephone Advice Nurse - no employee cost

+ Teledoc, Doctoroo, and Dispatch Health

+ Retiree insurance – eligible after 5 years of service

+ Dental

+ Vision

+ Life Insurance – Employer Paid

+ AD&D – Employer Paid

+ Long Term Disability – Employer Paid

+ Generous Leave Accruals that include:

+ 13 Paid Holidays including a Floating Birthday Holiday

+ Paid Vacation Leave

+ Paid Sick Leave

+ Holiday Leave

+ Other leave options

+ Catastrophic Leave

+ Parental Leave – Up to 90 days

+ Wide Variety of Voluntary Benefits that include

+ Guardian – Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Short-Term Disability Insurance.

+ Trustmark – Permanent Life Insurance benefits and long-term care.

+ Sunlife Financial – Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance

+ TASC – Flexible Spending Account – FSA & Dependent Day Care Debit Card Available

+ Morgan Stanley – Deferred Compensation Plan

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ Onsite Fitness Center – $12/month

*Benefits vary and are subject to change depending on assignment, hiring organization and bargaining unit.

01

The following questions 1 - 5 will be used to assist in determining if candidates meet the minimum qualifications. Please note that part-time experience must be prorated and credited as half of full-time experience (i.e., if you performed the task for two years in a part-time position, 20 hours per week, you can only credit yourself with one year of experience in that area).

Which best describes your level of education? (Applicants with foreign or international education, including full degrees, partial degrees, or individual credits, must obtain a professional credential evaluation from an accredited evaluation agency. The evaluation must verify the U.S. educational equivalency and, if the applicant is offered a position, an original and verifiable copy must be submitted to Clark County at the candidate’s expense.)

+ Some High School

+ High School Diploma or GED

+ Trade School or Technical Degree

+ Some College (1-29 semester credits)

+ Some College (30-59 semester credits)

+ Some College (60-89 semester credits)

+ Some College (90-120+ semester credits)

+ Associate's Degree

+ Bachelor's Degree

+ Master's Degree or higher

+ None of the above

02

Please indicate the major of your degree that best qualifies you for this position.

+ Hydrology

+ Geology

+ Earth Science

+ Meteorology

+ Other

+ N/A

03

If you indicated "Other" in Question 2, please list what major your degree was in. If this does not apply, type N/A.

04

Indicate your full-time professional experience performing hydrologic or meteorologic technician duties.

+ No Experience

+ Less than 2 years

+ 2 to 3 years

+ More than 3 years

05

Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question 4. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience. See template below. Do not list "see attached resume"

Employer Name:

Job Title:

Hours Worked Per Week:

Dates of Employment:

06

The following skills assessment is a self-assessment used to evaluate an applicant's training and experience.

I understand that:

A) Part-time experience must be prorated and credited as half of full-time experience (i.e., if you performed the task for two years in a part-time position, 20 hours per week, you can only credit yourself with one year of experience in that area)

B) The education, knowledge, and experience levels indicated by my skills assessment responses must be supported and clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of my application;

C) Any falsification or misrepresentation of the information listed on the employment application or skills assessment may result in removal from the eligibility list or rescinding a job offer;

D) Responses to assessment questions that are not supported and clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections on the application may result in question scores being adjusted to receive zero points;

E) Assessment scores may be used to consider applicants for the selection process;

F) I further understand that since exam scores will be automatically generated based on the applicant's response to each item in the assessment, score appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.

+ I have read and understand the above information regarding the completion of the following skills assessment questions. I further understand that this recruitment includes a skills assessment and that the answers I provide must be consistent with the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections detailed on my application and that scoring appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.

07

Indicate your full-time professional experience with meteorological forecasting and interpretation.

+ No Experience

+ Less than 2 years

+ 2 to 3 years

+ 3 to 4 years

+ 4 to 5 years

+ More than 5 years

08

Indicate your full-time professional experience preparing and/or reviewing and evaluating hydrology or meteorology reports and/or studies.

+ No Experience

+ Less than 2 years

+ 2 to 3 years

+ 3 to 4 years

+ 4 to 5 years

+ More than 5 years

09

Indicate your full-time professional experience installing, maintaining and troubleshooting hydrometeorological data collection platforms.

+ No Experience

+ Less than 2 years

+ 2 to 3 years

+ 3 to 4 years

+ 4 to 5 years

+ More than 5 years

10

Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in questions 7 - 9. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience. See template below. Do not list "see attached resume"

Employer Name:

Job Title:

Hours Worked Per Week:

Dates of Employment:

11

Indicate your full-time professional experience with the applications of hydrologic and hydraulic computer software.

+ No Experience

+ Less than 2 years

+ 2 to 3 years

+ 3 to 4 years

+ 4 to 5 years

+ More than 5 years

12

Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question 11. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience. See template below. Do not list "see attached resume"

Employer Name:

Job Title:

Hours Worked Per Week:

Dates of Employment:

13

Indicate your full-time professional experience preparing a variety of technical reports and written communications to both technical and non-technical audiences.

+ No Experience

+ Less than 2 years

+ 2 to 3 years

+ 3 to 4 years

+ 4 to 5 years

+ More than 5 years

14

Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question 13. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience. See template below. Do not list "see attached resume"

Employer Name:

Job Title:

Hours Worked Per Week:

Dates of Employment:

15

Do you currently hold a valid driver's license?

+ Yes, I currently hold a valid Nevada driver's license.

+ Yes, I currently hold a valid driver's license from another state.

+ No, I do not currently hold a valid driver's license.

Required Question

Employer

Clark County

Address

500 S. Grand Central Pkwy, 3rd Floor PO Box 551791 Las Vegas, Nevada, 89155-1791

Phone

(702)455-4565

Website

http://www.clarkcountynv.gov

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