What are the responsibilities and job description for the HYDROLOGIST-GEOLOGIST I position at City and County of Honolulu?
Position Information
Looking to start a rewarding career protecting our water resources?
Apply to be a Hydrologist-Geologist today!
The Honolulu Board of Water Supply , Water Resources Division , is looking to hire a Hydrologist-Geologist I located in Honolulu. This position is the entry level for qualified professionals in the area of geology and hydrology.
Duties Include But Are Not Limited To
Career Progression
The expectation for Hydrologist-Geologist I in this department is to learn and progress upward to the higher levels in the profession. A Hydrologist-Geologist I (SR-18) may progress up the career ladder with satisfactory work experience and demonstration of applicable knowledge and skills up to a Hydrologist-Geologist V (SR-26). There may be promotional opportunities above the Hydrologist-Geologist V level.
The Career Progression Is As Follows
Class Title Salary Range Current Pay
Hydrologist-Geologist I SR-18 $4,495
Hydrologist-Geologist II SR-20 $4,858
Hydrologist-Geologist III SR-22 $5,258
Hydrologist-Geologist IV SR-24 $5,918
Hydrologist-Geologist V SR-26 $6,399
Apply today! If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for referral to the hiring department for further consideration for the current job opening, as well as future job openings for vacancies with this job title.
Additional Job Information
Applications must be submitted online by May 3, 2025 , 11:59 p.m., Hawaii Standard Time (HST).
Responsibilities
Some notifications will be sent via e-mail. You are responsible for monitoring instructions and correspondence from this office by checking your email account in a timely manner. To ensure proper delivery, please make sure you:
Minimum Qualification Requirements
At time of application, you must be a citizen, national, or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.
Education Requirement
Equivalent to graduation from a regionally-accredited four-year college or university with major work in geology or hydrology.
Substitution: Work experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis. Such experience must have provided the knowledge, skills, and analytical ability normally gained from attainment of a bachelor's degree.
The education requirement must be met at the time of application. Education obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to a degree earned at a regionally-accredited college/university in the United States. In order to receive credit for the education, a foreign credential evaluation (FCE) must be provided. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript.
Verification Requirement : In order to be given credit for your education, clearly list your education credentials on your application. As part of the hiring process, you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education to satisfy this education qualification requirement. If available, please attach an electronic copy of your diploma and/or official transcript which shows the embossed seal or applicable FCE to your application. Or mail a photocopy of your documents to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Copies will not be returned. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted. All information on your documentation must be legible and complete in order to be given credit.
If you do not have your documentation to verify your education at this time, please note that if selected for the job, you will need to furnish verification documents in order to move forward in the hiring process.
License Requirement
P ossession of a valid appropriate driver's license (Type 3/automobile).
Looking to start a rewarding career protecting our water resources?
Apply to be a Hydrologist-Geologist today!
The Honolulu Board of Water Supply , Water Resources Division , is looking to hire a Hydrologist-Geologist I located in Honolulu. This position is the entry level for qualified professionals in the area of geology and hydrology.
Duties Include But Are Not Limited To
- Collecting, collating and learning techniques of interpretation of water quality data.
- Collecting samples from wells and test borings.
- Assisting in the preparation of reports of findings and investigations.
Career Progression
The expectation for Hydrologist-Geologist I in this department is to learn and progress upward to the higher levels in the profession. A Hydrologist-Geologist I (SR-18) may progress up the career ladder with satisfactory work experience and demonstration of applicable knowledge and skills up to a Hydrologist-Geologist V (SR-26). There may be promotional opportunities above the Hydrologist-Geologist V level.
The Career Progression Is As Follows
Class Title Salary Range Current Pay
Hydrologist-Geologist I SR-18 $4,495
Hydrologist-Geologist II SR-20 $4,858
Hydrologist-Geologist III SR-22 $5,258
Hydrologist-Geologist IV SR-24 $5,918
Hydrologist-Geologist V SR-26 $6,399
Apply today! If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for referral to the hiring department for further consideration for the current job opening, as well as future job openings for vacancies with this job title.
Additional Job Information
Applications must be submitted online by May 3, 2025 , 11:59 p.m., Hawaii Standard Time (HST).
Responsibilities
Some notifications will be sent via e-mail. You are responsible for monitoring instructions and correspondence from this office by checking your email account in a timely manner. To ensure proper delivery, please make sure you:
- use a valid e-mail account;
- verify your e-mail address is entered correctly on your GovernmentJobs account;
- are subscribed to e-mail notices;
- check your spam folders; and
- add infoneogov@honolulu.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your contact list.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
At time of application, you must be a citizen, national, or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.
Education Requirement
Equivalent to graduation from a regionally-accredited four-year college or university with major work in geology or hydrology.
Substitution: Work experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis. Such experience must have provided the knowledge, skills, and analytical ability normally gained from attainment of a bachelor's degree.
The education requirement must be met at the time of application. Education obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to a degree earned at a regionally-accredited college/university in the United States. In order to receive credit for the education, a foreign credential evaluation (FCE) must be provided. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript.
Verification Requirement : In order to be given credit for your education, clearly list your education credentials on your application. As part of the hiring process, you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education to satisfy this education qualification requirement. If available, please attach an electronic copy of your diploma and/or official transcript which shows the embossed seal or applicable FCE to your application. Or mail a photocopy of your documents to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Copies will not be returned. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted. All information on your documentation must be legible and complete in order to be given credit.
If you do not have your documentation to verify your education at this time, please note that if selected for the job, you will need to furnish verification documents in order to move forward in the hiring process.
License Requirement
P ossession of a valid appropriate driver's license (Type 3/automobile).
Salary : $4,495
