Senior Hydrologist — Permitting & Water Resources (Remote)

Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control; Dover (DE); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework options

Job summary

Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control seeks a Senior Hydrologist V to lead advanced hydrogeologic reviews for public water supply permitting and source water protection projects.

You will guide hydrogeologic evaluations, develop technical guidance, and ensure compliance with state and federal water protection requirements while mentoring hydrology staff and coordinating with agencies.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in geology, hydrology or related field OR a Bachelor's degree or higher and registration as a Professional Geologist.
• Scientific prominence and recognition in geological or hydrological studies within a geographic region.
• Three years experience in hydrogeology and stratigraphy.
• Three years experience in analyzing and interpreting hydrogeologic data and making technical recommendations.
• Three years experience in environmental or natural resources project management including planning, developing, implementing, managing and evaluating environmental or natural resources projects to ensure objectives are met.
• Three years experience in interpreting environmental laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Collects, analyzes, and interprets field samples, scientific literature and statistical data.
• Supervises and documents the installation of wells; inspects and compiles data regarding existing wells, waste disposal sites, and underground storage facilities.
• Summarizes data used in studies, projects, plans, specifications and research.
• Performs mathematical calculations to aid in the selection of alternatives.
• Reviews and comments on permit applications.
• Provides technical and regulatory information.

Skills

Hydrogeology

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Mentoring

Education

Master's degree in geology, hydrology or related field

Professional Geologist licensure

Job description

Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control seeks a Senior Hydrologist V to lead advanced hydrogeologic reviews for public water supply permitting and source water protection projects.

You will guide hydrogeologic evaluations, develop technical guidance, and ensure compliance with state and federal water protection requirements while mentoring hydrology staff and coordinating with agencies.