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TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD TWDB - 25-36 - Field Technician (Hydrologist II/III) in Austin, Texas
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Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications Salary Ranges: Hydrologist II - $4,263.17/monthly - $4,754.08/monthly* Hydrologist III - $4,801.17/monthly - $5,566.40/monthly* TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARDS MISSION Leading the states efforts in ensuring a secure water future for Texas. WORKING AT THE TWDB See why our work makes an impact and why the TWDB is a great place to work! The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) endorses telecommuting and hybrid workplace plans, in addition to other flexible work alternatives. We offer competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending, and flexible work hours so you can have a work/life balance! For more information about these benefits and more visit: http://www.twdb.texas.gov/jobs/benefits.asp. Please visit TWDB Career Page: http://www.twdb.texas.gov/jobs/ for more information. MILITARY EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE Veterans, Reservists or Guardsmen with an MOS or additional duties that fall in the fields of 15WX Weather and Environmental Science, 8831 Environmental Engineering Management Officer, 9S100 Scientific Applications Specialist, or other related fields pertaining to the minimum experience requirements may meet the minimum qualifications for this position and are highly encouraged to apply. Additional Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_NaturalResources.pdf Job Description Summary Performs complex (journey-level) to highly complex (senior-level) hydrological, meteorological, and earth science work for the Texas Water Development Boards TexMesonet program, which operates and maintains a network of earth observations stations across Texas and publishes information at www.TexMesonet.org. Created in 2016, TexMesonet is designed to collect the data necessary for observing and tracking mesoscale weather events, such as thunderstorms, and for improving models and forecasts for severe weather, floods, fires, and droughts, as well as improve public safety, agricultural productivity, and research. Work involves coordinating and conducting fieldwork, including the construction, calibration, and maintenance of stations. Coordinates, prepares, and executes fieldwork. Uses GIS applications to assist in site identification and prioritization. Develops working relationships with landowners, private contractors, university professors, and hardware vendors to facilitate station deployment and meteorological data collection. This job requires extensive travel. Provides direction to others when conducting field work. Works under general to limited supervision, with limited to considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the Manager of the TexMesonet Department. Essential Job Functions Coordinates and conducts installation and maintenance fieldwork, which may include scheduling, preparing, and executing field trips relating to the production, deployment, and maintenance of weather stations. Field installation and maintenance trips: Hydrologist II serves as crew member during field installation and maintenance trips. Hydrologist III - serves as lead field personnel during field installation and maintenance trips. Constructs and maintains weather station structures. Prepares, calibrates, and troubleshoots meteorological, electrical, and data logger equipment for stations. Analyzes and validates hydrometeorological data collected from TexMesonet and collaborator network stations. Performs site suitability analyses for weather station installations. Coordinates and performs r utine maintenance of equipment, including truck, trailers, and equipment. Reviews and ensures field safety procedures are followed. Assists in maintaining the TexMesonet station database. Provides LoggerNet and datalogger support. Maintains and prepares records and reports and assists with presenting technical evaluations and plans. Participates in external stakeholder committees, such as the TexMesonet Advisory Committee. Requires work outdoors, possibly during inclement weather or under hot/cold temperatures. Requires workdays to occasionally exceed eight hours, including early mornings, late nights, and weekends. May be require to travel up to 75% of the time. Maintains confidential and sensitive information. Ensures individual and team files (electronic and hard versions) are appropriately maintained and timely disposed of in accordance with the agencys records retention procedures and schedule. Maintains required certifications and licenses and meets the continuing education needs and requirements of the position to include, attending mandatory training courses. May be required to operate a state or personal vehicle for business purposes, including the transport of trailers and equipment. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in Water Resources, Earth Sciences, Hydrology, Meteorology, or a related field. Work experience Hydrologist II - Two years of relevant work experience conducting environmental resources work in meteorology, atmospheric sciences, water resources, environmental, communications, or energy tower construction and maintenance, or a related field. Hydrologist III - Five years of relevant work experience conducting environmental resources work in meteorology, atmospheric sciences, water resources, environmental, communications, or energy tower construction and maintenance, or a related field. Must hold a valid U.S. drivers license or obtain a valid Texas drivers license within 6 months of employment. Relevant education and experience can be substituted on a year-for-year basis. Preferred Qualifications Graduate degree or working towards completion of a graduate degree from an accredited four-year college or university with coursework in Water Resources, Earth Sciences, Hydrology, Meteorology, or a related field. Experience in designing and installing electronic instrumentation systems. Experience in Geographic Information Systems. Experience driving -ton vehicles and/or hauling trailers 16ft or larger. Experience in conducting scientific fieldwork, communications fieldwork, or energy tower-related fieldwork. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the TexMesonet Department. Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration. Knowledge of Texas water resources and earth sciences (atmospheric sciences, meteorology, hydrology, geology, or physics). Knowledge of engineering and data analysis techniques and theories. Knowledge of mesonets or earth observation station networks. Knowledge of electronic instrumentation and communications systems. Knowledge of applicable field safety procedures. Skills in using Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, and Access. Skills in use of internet, email, word proces