Travis County · 7 hours ago
Hydrogeologist Sr.
Austin, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expTravis County is seeking a Senior Hydrogeologist to join their Environmental Quality Division, committed to protecting and enhancing the County’s environment through science-driven policies. The role involves leading groundwater-related permitting, evaluating studies, and guiding sustainable land development while collaborating with various stakeholders.
GovernmentInfrastructurePublic Safety
Responsibilities
Oversees inspections and the evaluation of data for compliance with laws, regulations and specifications. Oversees and monitors studies on quantities, distribution, disposition, and development of underground and surface water. Develops or uses hydrogeologic models for application
Prepares and presents technical evaluations, plans and reports on programs and complex issues. Prepares engineering research and administrative materials associated with groundwater availability, and develops correspondence, records, memorandums and reports, technical criteria, regulations, and guidance documents, attends meetings and training sessions, responds to inquiries and concerns from private and public entities, County officials, and County departments
Provides technical review of plans, specifications, and estimates for various infrastructure with an emphasis on ensuring the adequacy of structural best management practices (BMPs) to reduce erosion and sedimentation associated with construction activities. The scope of technical reviews includes development proposals by permit applicants for plats and County development permits, CIP facility, CIP and maintenance roadway projects, and County facility construction projects
Analyzes and interprets environmental data to determine existing conditions, long-term trends, compliance with quality assurance requirements and permitting standards, and environmental impact. Provides technical review and oversight over proposed plans and specifications for permanent BMPs that treat and store urban stormwater from roads, drainage, subdivision, and commercial development, to ensure projects sufficiently provide water quality protection in compliance with federal, state, and local (including Travis County Code, Highland Lakes Watershed Ordinance, and municipal) requirements
Provides technical review and evaluation of groundwater availability information during the subdivision and permitting review and approval process. Evaluates technical data, analyzes findings, and develops recommendations for programs and projects. Responsible for management of groundwater and geo-scientific data, including organizing data sets into databases, ensuring proper storage and retrieval of data, development of reports, and making data readily accessible to internal and external parties
Evaluates and analyzes water samples as part of field investigations and/or to validate data from automatic monitors
Researches and evaluates public water supply issues including flood and drought risks, water quality, wastewater, and impacts on wetland habitats. Interprets and researches laws and policies and delivers responses to the public and governmental agencies
Oversees project work and provides technical guidance, training, and consultation to staff
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Hydrogeology, Geology, Hydrology, Environmental Science or closely related field
Four (4) years directly related, increasingly responsible professional hydrogeological experience, including two (2) years of lead, supervisory or project management experience
Licensed to practice as a Professional Geoscientist in the State of Texas. If licensed in another state, must acquire license reciprocity in the State of Texas within six (6) months of date of hire
Valid Texas Driver's License
Preferred
ARCSA Accredited Professional
Benefits
Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage
Paid leave
A generous retirement plan
Access to a free employee and dependent health clinic
Company
Travis County
Travis County is a government entity that manages civic, health, safety, infrastructure, and social services in Texas.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Brandon Rogers
Chief Information Security Officer
Brian Stacy, IPMA-CP
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