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Job Description
Announcement Number: 1119215514
Water Commissioner - Hydrologic TechnicianDivision of Water Resources
The mission of the Nevada Division of Water Resources (NDWR) is to responsibly manage Nevada's limited
water resources in accordance with State law and best available science.
NDWR is dedicated to actively managing water resources for the benefit of Nevada citizens in a way that
protects the resource for long-term sustainability, and to provide the public access to information, assistance
and exemplary service in performing the duties and responsibilities of the Division.
The Hydrology unit performs hydrologic analysis, prepares tools and
analysis to support water management, and maintains monitoring
plans and hydrologic databases for the Division of Water Resources.
Resources are:
• Adjudications
• Dam Safety
• Drought Resiliency
• Floodplain Management
• Hearings and Compliance
• Hydrology
• Titles
• Water Planning
• Water Rights
• Well Drilling RegulationsThe Ideal Candidate will have a four year degree in
Hydrology or geosciences or engineering related field, or
a two year degree with course work in engineering, GIS,
physical sciences, or database management, and one
year of work experience with collecting and managing
data. The ideal candidate will also have a strong work
ethic and ability to work well with others.
The Hydrologic Technician is responsible for reviewing
groundwater and surface water measurement data for
accuracy and completeness and entering the data into
databases, as well as performing QA/QC on those data.
The position will also conduct hydrologic field work,
including water level measurements, meter readings,
and participate in other special projects conducted by
the Hydrology Section.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major
course work in engineering, hydrology, physical sciences or closely related
field; OR associate degree from an accredited college, university or technical
school with major course work in engineering, engineering technology, GIS,
mathematics, physical sciences, or related field and one year of technical
experience; OR two years of equivalent technical experience.
Work independently in a team
environment.
Communicate effectively with
co-workers and the public.
Professional, well organized, and
motivated.
Willing and able to learn, improve
skills, and develop new ones.
Have a good driving record and
willing to travel up to 25% of work
schedule.
Have experience with Microsoft
Office suite of applications.
$59.257.44 - $87,570.72
Carson City
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• The agency would like to advertise this position until January 30, 2026, at 5pm.
Please send resumes and cover letters to:
Kip Allander- Chief of Hydrology
kallander@water.nv.gov
Subject line: Accountant Technician II Position
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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State of Nevada
Show moreThe presence of Nevada's earliest inhabitants, beginning about 12,400 years ago, is marked by many petroglyphs and archaeological sites. Baskets, decoys, and ingenious traps are evidence of the resourcefulness of these early people in a harsh and arid environment.
European explorers traveled through Nevada in the early 19th century, but it was not until 1851 that the first settlements were established. An Act of Congress created the Territory of Nevada on March 2, 1861. James W. Nye of New York was appointed Nevada's first Territorial Governor by President Abraham Lincoln later that year. On October 31, 1864, President Lincoln proclaimed Nevada's admission to the Union as the 36th state. The State's first elected Governor, Henry Blasdel, took office on December 5, 1864.
Today, Nevada is the nation's seventh largest state in land area. Several hundred mountain ranges cross its landscape, many with elevations over 10,000 feet. In contrast, the State's lowest point (along the Colorado River) is only 470 feet above sea level. From majestic mountains to desert valleys, nature has endowed Nevada with diverse and unique ecosystems.
The Nevada Legislature has honored the State's natural resources and cultural heritage with a variety of State designations described below.
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