Travis County, Texas
Austin, TX

Hydrogeologist Sr.
Hiring salary range: $80,000 to $95,000
Final filing date: Monday, September 16, 2024.

This position is eligible for a remote/hybrid work schedule! Travis County prides itself on offering opportunities of advancement for current employees as well.

Travis County’s Environmental Quality Program, which is located within the Transportation and Natural Resources Department, is seeking to fill the Hydrogeologist Sr. position.

The Environmental Quality Program is responsible for implementing Commissioners Court-adopted policies to maintain and enhance water quality; reduce water pollution associated with land development; eliminate industrial waste from our waterways and aquifers; conserve water, natural resources, and materials through source reduction, reuse, recovery & recycling; reduce our operational and community carbon footprint; facilitate safe and proper solid waste management in Travis County; and reduce air pollution to levels safe for the public

The new Hydrogeologist Sr. will oversee hydrogeological analyses and review water availability studies to help Travis County properly understand and manage groundwater resources for environmental protection and sustainable development. This individual will design and implement projects as well as lead project teams engaged in research and analysis. Projects will include developing and using hydrogeologic models for analysis and decision-making on environmental and development issues as well as working with local partners (i.e. groundwater conservation districts) to understand impacts of development on groundwater resources.

The County requires candidates to have a bachelor’s degree in Hydrogeology, Geology, Hydrology, Environmental Science or closely related field AND four (4) years directly related, increasingly responsible professional hydrogeological experience, including two (2) years of lead, supervisory or project management experience; OR, any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job. Candidates must be 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. The County would also prefer if candidates were also an ARCSA Accredited Professional.