Hydrologist III at St. Johns River Water Management District
St. Johns River Water Management District · Palatka, United States Of America · Hybrid
- Professional
- Office in Palatka
Hydrologist III
Bureau of Water Resource Information
Job Summary:
This is advanced work involving the design and/or evaluation of complex hydrologic studies; and/or the evaluation of the complex aspects of hydrological projects.
Job duties include:
- Provides technical assistance to project lead staff in support of the well abandonment program, monitoring well network maintenance and design, geophysical logging, hydrogeologic data analysis, and well construction.
- Provides technical and field support to field staff regarding well abandonments, well construction, and geophysical log data collection.
- Provides technical assistance to project lead in groundwater quality and groundwater level evaluations; evaluating and refining networks to optimize spatial and temporal data collection.
Minimum Qualifications:
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in geology, hydrology or a related field and two years of professional experience in hydrology relating to water resources.
Experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
Prefer candidate with a Professional Geologist license.
Physical Requirements/Working Environment:
Mostly office environment sitting at a desk and operating a personal computer to produce work products with some field work and or field visits as required.
Field work and or field visits:
Applicant must have ability to endure outdoor environments in uncomfortable temperatures, inclement weather, and remote locations.
Licenses:
Requires a valid Florida driver license.
Travel:
Requires travel to attend off-site meetings, sometimes outside of normal business hours including overnight. Ability to drive oneself to and from meetings.
Additional Details:
Starting Salary Range: $61,318.40 - $76,648.00
Starting salary is based on qualifications and experience.
Benefits include Florida Retirement System, paid parental leave, health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, paid leave and holidays, professional development, wellness program, and eligible for public service student loan forgiveness program.
Your application will receive careful consideration and, if selected for an interview, you will be contacted to schedule an appointment. St. Johns River Water Management District participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an internet-based system that allows businesses to determine the eligibility of their employees to work in the Unites States.
Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans will receive preference in employment and are encouraged to apply.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Veterans’ Preference/Drug-Free and Tobacco-Free Workplace
Location: Palatka
Closing Date: October 14, 2025
