Hydrologist - SJRWMD

Position Information
Organization: St. Johns River Water Management District
Category: Engineer
Position Status: Full-Time
Position Title: Hydrologist
Office Location: Palatka, Florida

Position Description: Hydrologist I-IV positions available at the St. Johns River Water Management District. See application site for details on specific positions: https://www.sjrwmd.com/jobs/.

Benefits include Hybrid work schedule, Florida Retirement System, health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, paid leave and holidays, professional development, wellness program, and eligible for public service student loan forgiveness program.

Your application will receive careful consideration and, if selected for an interview, you will be contacted to schedule an appointment. St. Johns River Water Management District participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an internet-based system that allows businesses to determine the eligibility of their employees to work in the Unites States.

Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans will receive preference in employment and are encouraged to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Veterans’ Preference/Drug-Free and Tobacco-Free Workplace

Position Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

Hydrologist I requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in geology, hydrology, oceanography, coastal or civil engineering, or related field.

Hydrologist II requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in geology, hydrology, oceanography, coastal or civil engineering, or related field and one-year professional experience in geology, hydrology, water resources, oceanography, or related field.

Hydrologist III requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in geology, hydrology or a related field and two years of professional experience in hydrology relating to water resources.

Hydrologist IV requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in geology, hydrology, hydrogeology or related field and five years of experience in hydrology or hydrogeology; or registration with the State of Florida as a professional geologist or professional engineer.

An advanced degree may substitute for a portion of the required experience. Professional experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.

Physical Requirements/Working Environment: Mostly office environment sitting at a desk and operating a personal computer to produce work products with some field visits as required.

Periodic field visits: Applicant must have ability to endure outdoor environments in uncomfortable temperatures, inclement weather, and remote locations.

Licenses: Requires a valid Florida driver license.

Travel: Requires travel to attend off-site meetings, sometimes outside of normal business hours including overnight. Ability to drive oneself to and from meetings.

Salary Information: Starting salary is based on qualifications and experience.

Hydrologist I: $44,512.00 - $55,640.00

Hydrologist II: $50,980.80 - $63,710.40

Hydrologist III: $58,344.00 - $72,924.80

Hydrologist IV: $64,230.40 - $83,491.20

How to Apply: Please apply on the District's website.

Organization Information
Organization: St. Johns River Water Management District
Point of Contact: Missy McDermont
Address: 4049 Reid Street
City: Palatka
State: Florida
Zip Code: 32177
Phone: 386-329-4282
Email: [email protected]