Job Title: Hydrologist II	Salary: 4860 / Monthly
Location: Austin, TX	Type: Full-Time

Description:

Reference #: 080721

Duties and Responsibilities
Direct and conduct activities to collect and analyze hydrologic data including stage/discharge measurements, reference elevation marks, high water marks, point of zero flow, channel and control section conditions, diversions, water use data, and other information as directed.

Direct the maintenance of field instruments, including O&M and repairs for streamflow and precipitation monitoring stations, level sensors, data loggers, telecommunications equipment, and other equipment as directed.

Collect and analyze hydrologic and hydraulic data for the operation and calibration of LCRA's Hydromet system of stream and rain gauging stations. Report findings both verbally and in writing to internal and external Hydromet customers. Travel to remote gauge sites to perform maintenance, repairs, and calibration activities. Develop and calibrate stage-discharge and index-velocity ratings for operations of LCRA's Hydromet system.

This position will work outdoors in inclement weather conditions and will work weekends, holidays and non-standard hours during flood operations.

Minimum Requirements
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Hydrology, Water Resources or other science-related field, or equivalent experience.

Experience:
Three years experience in performing hydrologic and hydraulic data collection and analysis.

Substitution:
If you do not meet the requirements listed above, then you must have seven (7) years experience in performing hydrologic and hydraulic data collection and analysis.

Licenses:
A valid driver's license is required.

Other Information
Prefer Texas State Board of Professional Geoscientist license. General knowledge of electronics, AC and DC electrical properties, remote data collection, instrument surveying, and application of acoustic instruments in hydrology is preferred.

Salary Range
PM 28: $4,860-$7,300/Month

About Us
LCRA plays a variety of roles in Central Texas: delivering electricity, managing the water supply and environment of the lower Colorado River basin, developing water and wastewater utilities, providing public recreation areas, and supporting community and economic development.

Equal Employment Opportunity
The Lower Colorado River Authority is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or status in any other protected group. No questions on this application are intended to be used for such discrimination.

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