Hydrogeologist

Job Description:

Hydrogeologist

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Definition

This is a full-time opportunity with many benefits! As a Missoula County employee, you will be part of a team that is committed to positively impacting the community. The entry level of pay for this position is $30.19 per hour.

The Environmental Health Department is seeking a HYDROGEOLOGIST to join their team. This position performs professional duties in hydrology and provides technical expertise on hydrogeologic issues for the Missoula City/County Health Department and the Missoula Valley Water Quality District.

Details: Priority screening will begin on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, It is in your best interest to apply by this date. Applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established, or the position is filled.
To Apply:

• Please complete all sections of the online application, even if a resume is requested.
• Please include with your completed application the following attachments: College Transcripts (unofficial are accepted), a letter of interest a resume, and answer to the supplemental question.
• Incomplete applications will be disqualified.
• Complete job description available upon request to the Department of Human Resources.

Representative Examples of Work

Identifies and documents critical issues related to hydrogeologic conditions. Develops and leads studies related to specific hydrogeologic questions. Interprets and maintains databases of hydrogeologic, analytical chemistry and GIS data. Produces map products. Conducts field work. Collects water samples, ships samples to labs, performs field analyses, establishes and maintains staff gauges, monitors water levels and maintains equipment. Authors technical reports. Reviews and comments on remedial investigations and remedial action plans for state and federal superfund sites. Serves as a member of on-call team for emergency environmental health, air and water quality incidents. Investigates complaints and directs or evaluates cleanup of releases. Develops relationships with partner agencies, departments, utilities and educational institutions to address hydrogeologic issues within the Missoula Valley Water Quality District. Prepares and delivers public presentations, educational programs, and technical reports. Investigates complaints and directs regulatory follow-up for remediation, when appropriate. Participates as a member of a team that collects, sorts and prepares household hazardous waste for shipping and disposal. Coordinates restoration and water quality improvement projects. Researches and writes water analysis reports, grant applications, administrative documents, research reports, and special project documents. Attends meetings as department representative, including regular evening meetings. Responds to public inquires and requests for information and technical assistance. Inspects regulated facilities to ensure compliance with state and local environmental health regulations. Works with the public to help them comply with relevant rules and laws. Participates in developing and implementing department quality improvement projects and strategic work plans.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a Master’s degree in geology, hydrogeology, and engineering or a related field.
  
• Requires two years of experience working in a field related to ground water or hydrogeology.
  
• SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : Requires registration as a sanitarian or sanitarian-in-training with the Montana Board of Sanitarians, OR registration as a professional engineer or engineer intern. Minimum standards for sanitarians in training (ARM 24.216.502) require at least 30 semester or 45 quarter credit hours in physical and biological sciences including at least one successfully completed course in chemistry, biology, and microbiology (microbiology can be taken after hire). Requires a valid Montana driver’s license. Requires immunizations or proof of immunity to certain infectious diseases, and a TB test.
  
  

Physical/Environmental Demands

Requires some physical exertion, bending, climbing; above average agility and dexterity. Requires lifting 10 pounds frequently; moving 50-100 pounds occasionally. Work involves moderate risks which require special safety precautions and outdoor exposure to extreme weather conditions. Work involves exposure to laboratory chemicals, pathogens and toxic or hazardous materials. Requires travel to remote sites and scheduled weekend work.
Located halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks and home to the University of Montana, Missoula is an academic center situated in an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. Depending on the season, you can hike, ski, fish, float rivers, ride mountain bikes, or just sit back and marvel at the surrounding scenery. Join us in scenic, sophisticated, and service-oriented Missoula!
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This summary outlines the benefit programs; actual benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status.

Missoula County will reward your contributions to our community with competitive compensation and generous benefits, including but not limited to:

Excellent Medical Health Benefits– Group health benefits, including dental and vision coverage, are available to eligible County employees. The medical health benefits premium is covered for full-time employees. The County contribution is pro-rated on hours paid for part-time employees. The employee pays the premium portion for dependent coverage. Family health benefits coverage is $258.00 per pay period.

Medical deductible is $500 for an individual and $1,000 for a family.

Flexible Benefits Plan– Pre-tax out-of-pocket medical expenses and day care expenses.

Voluntary Life Insurance Coverage, Long and Short-Term Disability, Critical and Accident Insuranceare offered through Mutual ofOmaha.

Public Employees Retirement System– Montana public employees of the state, university system, local governments and certain employees of school districts are covered by the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). New members to the PERS have an opportunity to choose between two retirement plan options: the Defined Benefit Plan or the Defined Contribution Plan.

Sheriffs' Retirement System (SRS)– A public pension plan for all Montana Sheriffs hired after July 1, 1974 and Detention Officers hired after July 1, 2005.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness- Working for Missoula County may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness. Look here to learn more and understand whether you may be eligible.

Supplemental Retirement Benefitsare offered through Valic or Nationwide.

Sick Leave– Full-time employees accrue 7.38hours per month and are eligible to use sick leave once you have been an employee for 90 days.The accrual is pro-rated for part-time employees.

Vacation Leave– Full-time employees accrue 9.24 hours per month and are eligible to use leave after continuous employment for a period of 6 full months. The accrual is pro-rated for part-time employees.

Holidays– The County observes eleven legal holidays in even numbered years and ten legal holidays in odd numbered years.

Paid Parental Leave (PPL)-In recognition of the importance of bonding and care of a newborn child or a child placed for adoption, Missoula County 6 continuous weeks of PPL to eligible full-time employees that have been with the county for 180 days. The hours are pro-rated for part-time employees.

Tuition Assistance- Because we value the professional and personal development of our employees, Missoula County is proud to offer reimbursement of certain education expenses.

Salary:

$30.19 Hourly