Hydrologist

Spelman College is hiring a Hydrologist for the State of Montana's Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, focusing on the Upper Big Hole River watershed. The role involves hydrologic management, data collection, and collaboration with landowners and committees. Applicants should have a related bachelor’s degree and experience in hydrology. The position is based in Helena, Montana, with remote work options and requires fieldwork in various conditions.
State of Montana - Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC)

Recruitment began on March 21, 2025 and the job listing Expires on April 7, 2025.

The State of Montana Department of Natural Resource and Conservation

Water Sciences Bureau

The Department is recruiting a Hydrologist. The work performed by the successful candidate will be focused on the Upper Big Hole River watershed located in Southwest Montana. The successful applicant will have experience with hydrologic management across a large watershed. The position assists the Upper Big Hole River Arctic Grayling Conservation Benefits Agreement (CBA) program as a hydrologist. Hydrologic and water conservation efforts with the Arctic Grayling CBA program will include building landowner relationships based on Site Specific Plans, water management decisions based on instream flow targets and agriculturally based working lands agreements, maintaining, collecting, and interpreting hydrologic data from the Big Hole River and its tributaries, and providing hydrologic expertise to the Big Hole Watershed Committee.

This position will serve as a hydrology and climate resource for the entire Water Resources Division ondary duties will include collection of field data used in various models and assisting with technical aspects of other ongoing projects within the Water Sciences Bureau. This position offers significant flexibility and autonomy while working within a fun and collaborative team environment. We want you to succeed, enjoy your career, and we will work hard to support your professional growth while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience)
• A bachelor’s degree in a field related to Hydrology, Earth Science, Geology, Civil Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or Water Resources, is required. A master’s degree in one of the above fields is preferred.
• Minimum of one year of pertinent, progressively responsible job-related experience in hydrology or hydrologic modeling. Education and experience equivalent and comparable to that specified above may meet job requirements and would be considered on an individual basis.

Working Conditions

The position is based in Helena, Montana with remote working options available and approximately 50% of the work occurs in a normal office setting. Travel for field work, meetings, and trainings is required. The position requires the ability to walk over rough and steep terrain to carry field equipment to data collection sites. The hydrologist must be able to work outdoors during bad weather and around swift water.

The hydrologist must rely on experience and judgement as to what safety precautions are prudent. The hydrologist must have good driving skills required for both on-road and off-road travel and during times of inclement weather.

Required Application Materials:
• Cover Letter explaining how your education, work experience and your own personal career goals make you a good fit for this position.
• Resume
• List of 3 professional references that can speak about your relevant skills and experiences. References can be included in your resume. One reference must be your current supervisor or most recent if currently unemployed.

Special Information: Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. A valid driver’s license is required with less than 12 conviction points in the most recently completed 36 months.

Eligibility to Work:
In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, the person selected must produce within three days of hire documents that show authorization to work in the United States. Examples of such documentation include a birth certificate or Social Security card along with a driver’s license or other picture I.D., or a U.S. passport, or a “green card”.

Salary: $ 30.39 – 30.39 Hourly Telework Eligibility: Telework Eligible (Full-time telework is not available. Telework schedule must be supervisor approved.) Benefits Package Eligibility: Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan

Number of Openings: 1 Employee Status: Regular Schedule: Full-Time

Job Type: Standard

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time

Primary Location: Helena Agency: Department of Natural Resources & Conservation Union: 000 – None

Posting Date: Mar 21, 2025, 8:43:54 AM

Closing Date: Apr 6, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Required Application Materials: Cover Letter, Resume, References
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