City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION
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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION |
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Hydrologist |
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| FLSA: | Standard/Non-Exempt | EEO Category: | (20) Professionals |
| Class Code: | 13105 | Salary Grade: | IJ2 |
| Approved: | November 22, 2013 | Last Revised: | September 11, 2017 |
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Under general supervision and using advanced knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures, plan, install, maintain, and operate environmental monitoring stations. Responsible for projects of limited scope and complexity. |
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| Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: | |||
| Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. 1. Uses standard methods and protocols to make stream discharge measurements. 2. Configures, installs and maintains standard sensing, recording and communications equipment. 3. Calibrates maintains and repairs stormwater monitoring equipment. 4. Preforms quality assurance of field data and assures compliance with technical standards. 5. Performs field water quality analyses. 6. Collects, processes and prepares water quality samples for laboratory analyses. 7. Uses remote sensing techniques (GPS/GIS) to locate stormwater infrastructure in compliance with state and federal permits. 8. Assists with the preparation graphs, tables, maps and data summaries for publication. |
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| Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: | |||
| None | |||
| Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: | |||
| Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. Knowledge of applicable processes, techniques, and methods. Knowledge of city practice, policy, and procedures. Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations. Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing. Skill in using computers and related software applications. Skill in data analysis and problem solving. Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with city employees and the public. Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities. |
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| Minimum Qualifications: | |||
| Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Environmental Science, Life Science, Natural or related field, plus one (1) year of relevant experience. | |||
| Licenses and Certifications Required: | |||
| None | |||
| This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty. |