Hydrology Data Specialist - Field & Office

IdahoPTV; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The Idaho Department of Water Resources seeks a hydrology specialist to join the Hydrology Section in Boise, ID. You will collect and analyze hydrologic data, prepare reports, and support water resource programs with field measurements and data management.

Qualified candidates have a degree in a physical science with hydrology coursework and experience with data systems and GIS tools. This full-time role offers a comprehensive benefits package in a professional office setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a college degree in a physical science with hydrology/hydrogeology emphasis.
• Experience with data collection and analysis for river basin water supply, use, and flow.

Responsibilities

• Collect, manage, review, and analyze hydrologic data using water data management software.
• Prepare technical reports summarizing hydrologic data and analyses.
• Measure surface water discharge using acoustic Doppler equipment, weirs, and flumes.
• Maintain and troubleshoot telemetry at monitoring sites and data loggers.

Skills

Hydrology principles

Data analysis

QA/QC data

Technical report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in a physical science (hydrology, hydrogeology, geology, water resources)

Tools

Aquarius

WISKI

ArcGIS Pro

Job description

The Idaho Department of Water Resources seeks a hydrology specialist to join the Hydrology Section in Boise, ID. You will collect and analyze hydrologic data, prepare reports, and support water resource programs with field measurements and data management.

Qualified candidates have a degree in a physical science with hydrology coursework and experience with data systems and GIS tools. This full-time role offers a comprehensive benefits package in a professional office setting.