Orange County Water District

Hydrogeologist

Onsite - Fountain Valley , CA
Full-Time
Application Deadline: 11/18/24

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

The Hydrogeologist is the second level in a five-level hydrogeologist series. Incumbents are responsible for performing hydrogeological field inspections and analyzing related data. The Hydrogeologist is distinguished from the Senior Hydrogeologist, who is responsible for performing project management and supervisory duties and has increased experience and professional registration requirements.

Examples of Duties

The following essential job functions are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed job functions and/or may be required to perform additional or different job functions from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

  • Prepares technical documents, including narrative descriptions, construction summaries, tables, maps, and as-built and cross-sectional drawings. 
  • Analyzes complex data, which involves identifying data trends, relationships, and anomalies; interpreting data; and creating representative graphs. 
  • Performs field inspections, which includes interacting with consultants, drillers, and other contractors; conducting geologic borehole logging and injection/production well design; overseeing construction projects; conducting well performance/testing; collecting water samples; overseeing well maintenance activities; troubleshooting problems at well sites; and performing other related duties. 
  • Prepares a variety of plans and specifications related to hydrogeological activities.
  • Handles job stress.
  • Interacts effectively with others in the workplace.
  • Follows all workplace and job safety rules and policies.
  • Performs other duties of a similar nature or level as required.

Specific responsibilities for this position may include:

  • Coordinating well-construction projects.
  • Preparing well designs.
  • Preparing agenda submittals.
  • Preparing detailed geologic cross-sections and contour maps.
  • Preparing contract documents.
  • Creating and maintaining the database of historical and current data.
  • Securing permits required to discharge construction/well testing.
  • Ordering and maintaining hydrogeologic field equipment.
  • Coding information packages for new wells to prepare for data entry.

Typical Qualifications

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Knowledge of:

  • Geologic and hydrogeologic processes and principles.
  • Groundwater chemistry.
  • Aquifer properties.
  • Borehole drilling and well construction methods.

Ability and Skills in:

  • Writing technical reports, memos
  • Monitoring project budgets.
  • Using computers and related software applications.
  • Performing field inspections.
  • Ability to analyze and present data and findings to others.
  • Preparing evaluations.
  • Operating monitoring equipment.
  • Communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE GUIDELINES

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education/Training: Bachelor’s Degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, or a closely related field.

Experience: Four years of related work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

License: Valid California Class “C” Driver’s License.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Physical: Positions in this class typically require balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motion. Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, odors, dust, extreme temperatures, workspace restrictions, intense noises, and travel. Incumbents require sufficient physical ability to work in an office setting; stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; operate office equipment including the use of a computer keyboard; push, pull, lift, and/or carry light amounts of weight; verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents; and to operate assigned equipment.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKERS

All Orange County Water District employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employees are required to complete all related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

Supplemental Information

Schedule: 9/80 with alternating Fridays off.

Salary: $48.65 – $60.81 Hourly