Hydrologist I/II/III

CSKT Natural Resources Department; Pablo (MT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes are seeking a Hydrologist to join the Division of Engineering & Water Resources. This full-time professional role focuses on solving water resource challenges with analytical and quantitative rigor.

Positions span Hydrologist I–III with education in hydrologic sciences and relevant experience; a valid driver's license and tribal safety requirements apply. Expect fieldwork and collaboration within the Natural Resources Department.

Qualifications

• Education must be in hydrologic sciences, earth sciences, geology, water resources, engineering, agricultural sciences, soil sciences, or related physical science with emphasis on surface or groundwater hydrology.
• Education and experience must demonstrate analytical and quantitative aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Works under the direct supervision of the Water Rights Program Manager.
• Conducts field activities with safety apparel and Tribal identification.
• Pre-hire drug test and probationary period are required.

Skills

Analytical aptitude

Quantitative aptitude

Fieldwork

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in hydrologic/earth sciences

Master's degree in hydrologic/earth sciences

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

HYDROLOGIST I / II / III

DIVISION OF ENGINEERING & WATER RESOURCES (DEWR) COMPLEX RONAN, MT

NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

The Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes are searching for a Hydrologist to join our collaborative team. This is a great opportunity for water professionals who excel at developing solutions to water resource challenges.

The Hydrologist is a full-time, technical, professional-level position working in the Tribes Natural Resources Department within the Division of Engineering and Water Resources. This position works under the direct supervision of the Water Rights Program Manager. Education must be in the field of hydrologic sciences, earth sciences, geology, water resources, engineering, agricultural sciences, soil sciences, or a closely related physical science field with emphasis on surface or groundwater hydrology. Education and experience must demonstrate analytical and quantitative aptitude. Levels include: Hydrologist I - Bachelors of Science with a minimum of one (1) year of relevant professional-level experience; Hydrologist II - Masters of Science with a minimum of one (1) year of relevant professional-level experience; Hydrologist III - Masters of Science with a minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional-level experience. Must have a valid drivers license; liability or full coverage insurance on personal vehicle (if used to travel off-site in performance of duties); Must wear Tribal Government identification and safety apparel when conducting field activities; and required to successfully complete a certified defensive driving course approved by the Department upon hire and every three years thereafter. FAILURE TO SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WILL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION DURING THE SCREENING PROCESS. All applicants are required to submit a Tribal Employment Application (Resumes may be submitted but may not replace or supplement the official Tribal Employment Application), copies of relevant academic transcripts and/or certificates, copy of valid drivers license, if applicable, please submit proof of Enrollment in a Federally recognized Tribe if other than CSKT, and if claiming Veterans preference, a copy of DD214 must be submitted. This position is not a (TDP) within the definition of the CSKT Drug Testing policy. The successful applicant, if not already employed by CSKT, must pass pre-hire drug test and serve a mandatory six (6) month probationary period. Salary Range: Hydrologist I - $29.55 to $33.96; Hydrologist II - $35.00 to $40.23; Hydrologist III - $38.24 to $43.95 (Including Benefits: Health and Life Insurance, Retirement, Long-term Disability, and PTO & Paid Holidays, and a collaborative team environment). This position will close on Monday, November 16, 2026 at 5:30pm (MST).

*CSKT IS A TRIBAL MEMBER PREFERENCE EMPLOYER*