What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water Commissioner, Hydrology Technician position at State of Nevada, Division of Human Resource Management?
Announcement Number: 92056600
901 S. Stewart Street, Suite 2002
Water Commissioner (Hydrology Technician)
January 10, 2025
The Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Division of Water Resources is
seeking qualified applicants for the position of Water Commissioner (Hydrology Technician).
This is a non-classified, full-time position within the Division of Water Resources located in
Carson City, Nevada.
Recruitment: This is an open competitive recruitment, open to all qualified persons.
Applications will be accepted until recruitment need is satisfied.
Approximate Annual Salary (DOE)
Employee/Employer Paid Retirement: $59,257.44 - $87,570.72
This non-classified position serves at the will of the State Engineer. The position is eligible for
the State of Nevada Public Employees Benefit Program (PEBP).
The POSITION: The Hydrology 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.
Skills Required: Must be able to work independently and in a team environment. Must be able
to communicate effectively with co-workers and the public. Must be professional, well
organized and motivated. Must be willing and able to improve existing skills and develop new
ones as required by work assignments. Must have a good driving record and be willing to travel
up to 25% of the work schedule. Must have experience with the Microsoft Office suite of
desktop applications.
Education And Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
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.
STATE OF NEVADA
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Joe Lombardo, Governor
James A. Settelmeyer, Director
Adam Sullivan, P.E., State Engineer
Nevada Division of
WATER RESOURCES
901 S. Stewart Street, Suite 2002
Nevada Division of Water Resources
Attn: Kelly McGowan, Deputy Administrator
Email: kcmcgowan@water.nv.gov
NOTE: In your cover letter please indicate how you heard about the position. If you heard
about this position through a website, please specify which website.
Closing Date/Time: Until recruitment needs are satisfied
901 S. Stewart Street, Suite 2002
- Carson City, Nevada 89701
- p: (775) 684-2800
- f: (775) 684-2811
- water.nv.gov
Water Commissioner (Hydrology Technician)
January 10, 2025
The Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Division of Water Resources is
seeking qualified applicants for the position of Water Commissioner (Hydrology Technician).
This is a non-classified, full-time position within the Division of Water Resources located in
Carson City, Nevada.
Recruitment: This is an open competitive recruitment, open to all qualified persons.
Applications will be accepted until recruitment need is satisfied.
Approximate Annual Salary (DOE)
Employee/Employer Paid Retirement: $59,257.44 - $87,570.72
This non-classified position serves at the will of the State Engineer. The position is eligible for
the State of Nevada Public Employees Benefit Program (PEBP).
The POSITION: The Hydrology 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.
Skills Required: Must be able to work independently and in a team environment. Must be able
to communicate effectively with co-workers and the public. Must be professional, well
organized and motivated. Must be willing and able to improve existing skills and develop new
ones as required by work assignments. Must have a good driving record and be willing to travel
up to 25% of the work schedule. Must have experience with the Microsoft Office suite of
desktop applications.
Education And Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
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.
STATE OF NEVADA
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Joe Lombardo, Governor
James A. Settelmeyer, Director
Adam Sullivan, P.E., State Engineer
Nevada Division of
WATER RESOURCES
901 S. Stewart Street, Suite 2002
- Carson City, Nevada 89701
- p: (775) 684-2800
- f: (775) 684-2811
- water.nv.gov
Nevada Division of Water Resources
Attn: Kelly McGowan, Deputy Administrator
Email: kcmcgowan@water.nv.gov
NOTE: In your cover letter please indicate how you heard about the position. If you heard
about this position through a website, please specify which website.
Closing Date/Time: Until recruitment needs are satisfied
Salary : $59,257 - $87,571
