Hydrologist Manager I

The Hydrologist Manager reports to the Water Appropriation Director and oversees both the Water Well Contractor Licensing Program (WWCLP) and the Water Appropriation Division Well Drilling Program (WDP).  

The WWCLP is responsible for the testing and licensure of water well contractors, water well pump and pitless unit installers, monitoring well contractors, and geothermal system drillers.

DWR is fortunate to have its own water well drilling rig and full time well driller. The WDP plans annual test hole drilling and observation well installation throughout the state for the purpose of mapping North Dakota’s aquifers and monitoring water levels in the state’s aquifers.

Additionally, this position may involve providing recommendations to the Department of Water Resource’s State Engineer and Director on submitted conditional water permit applications and water permit administration.
 

• Schedule the WDP annual drilling plan, in coordination with the Ground Water Section of the Water Appropriation Division, which is typically from May through October each year.
• Procure well drilling supplies to support the WDP.
• Maintain and improve standard operating procedures, processes, and safety protocols for the WDP.
• Review applicants for the WWCLP and proctor licensing exams.
• Ensure Licensed Water Well Contractors remain in compliance with their licensing requirements, and review submitted water well contractor well driller’s reports.
• Draft recommendations to the State Engineer and Agency Director on conditional water permit applications, water permit administration, or regulatory action.
• Conduct and oversee field investigations and inspections.
• Train staff for WDP field work.
• Respond to public requests
   

• A Bachelor of Science in the field of water resource management, hydrology, geology, engineering, or related field with four years of applicable experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with hydrogeology, hydrology, or water resource management.
• Demonstrated knowledge or experience water well construction.
• Demonstrated knowledge or experience drafting policies or standard operating procedures, and technical report writing. 
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally, in writing, and through public speaking and presentations.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able and willing to periodically travel, especially during the field season.
   

• Experience supervising in areas related to the assigned responsibilities. 
• Experience working with relational databases and SQL.
• Experience or knowledge working with a water resource or water rights program associated with the prior appropriation doctrine.
• Background and knowledge of procurement processes.
• Valid Commercial driver’s license.
   

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Applications will ONLY be accepted online through the ND PeopleSoft System.

State of ND employees should access the announcement and application by signing into their ND PeopleSoft account at: ND PeopleSoft, clicking on “Careers,” and selecting “View All Jobs” in the drop-down menu.

Applicants who are not employees of the State of North Dakota can access the announcement and application by visiting: ND Careers website.

Application materials must reach this office by 11:59 PM Central Standard Time (CST) on the closing date.

In addition to the online application, the following is also required:

• Cover letter (addressed to Human Resources)
• Resume
• Copy of all college transcripts, and;
• The name, address, and phone number of three professional references (no letters of reference please).

Application materials will be scored based on a 100-point job-related personnel system.

Applications should include information that directly addresses how the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and a summary of work. It is very important to be thorough and detailed in all application materials.  

Applicants who experience difficulties during the application process should contact recruiter@nd.gov or (701) 328-3290.

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For questions regarding this position’s duties or requirements, please contact Missy Schmidt at (701) 328-2751 or mkschmidt@nd.gov.

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