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Job Description
Announcement Number: 261579136
901 S. Stewart Street, Suite 2002
• Carson City, Nevada 89701
• p: (775) 684-2800
• f: (775) 684-2811
• water.nv.gov
NON-CLASSIFIED POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
WATER COMMISSIONER (Hydrologist II)
June 20, 2025
The Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Division of Water Resources (Division) is
seeking qualified applicants for the position of Water Commissioner (Hydrologist II). This is a non-classified,
full-time position within the Division located in Carson City, Nevada.
Recruitment: Open to all qualified persons.
Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled.
Approximate annual salary (DOE):
Employer paid retirement $60,197.04 - $89,679.60
Employee/employer paid retirement $70,282.08 - $104,713.20
This non-classified position serves at the will of the Nevada State Engineer. The position is eligible for the State
of Nevada Public Employees Benefit Program.
The POSITION:
This position is within the Hydrology Section of the Division. The Hydrologist II is responsible for conducting
hydrologic analyses on water right applications, review and evaluation of annual aquifer storage and recovery
reports and accounting, review of monitoring plans, assisting with groundwater model development and
evaluations, working with staff and management on analysis related to conjunctive management of surface and
groundwater, and other tasks as assigned. Field work may include water level measurements, reading totalizing
meters, site visits, and inspections of projects with monitoring plans, and other field work related to hydrologic
studies.
Primary requirements:
Applicants must possess appropriate knowledge and skills related to conducting hydrologic analyses in support
of the administration of water rights and water resource management. Good communication skills are required
to collaborate with staff and management and contribute effectively to the objectives of the Division as well as
occasional presentations and outreach to the public and stakeholders on water resource-related topics.
Applicants must be organized and self-motivated and possess good computer skills. Educational requirements
include graduation from a four-year accredited university or college in geology, hydrogeology, hydrology,
environmental science, or a related field and two years of experience in the field of hydrogeology or possess a
graduate degree in hydrology or related field.
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STATE OF NEVADA
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Joe Lombardo, Governor
James A. Settelmeyer, Director
Adam Sullivan, P.E., State Engineer
Nevada Division of
WATER RESOURCES
Preferred skills:
Preferred skills for this position include basic understanding of groundwater modeling (MODFLOW) and
principles of model calibration and the ability to perform critical reviews of monitoring plans and monitoring
plan results. Also understanding of the design, analysis, and interpretation of aquifer tests, and awareness of the
tools and techniques used to measure and estimate groundwater flow and watershed-scale water budgets is
desirable. Other desirable skills include proficiency with Microsoft office products (Excel, Word, Powerpoint,
and Sharepoint), ArcGIS Pro and a coding language (Python, R, Fortran, etc.). Lastly, the successful applicant
will have some experience with writing and oral communication. A basic skills test/exam may be part of the
application process.
To apply:
All interested applicants must submit a letter of application and a resume to the attention of:
Kip Allander
Nevada Division of Water Resources
901 South Stewart Street, Suite 2002
Carson City, NV 89701
kallander@water.nv.gov
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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State of Nevada
Show moreThe presence of Nevada's earliest inhabitants, beginning about 12,400 years ago, is marked by many petroglyphs and archaeological sites. Baskets, decoys, and ingenious traps are evidence of the resourcefulness of these early people in a harsh and arid environment.
European explorers traveled through Nevada in the early 19th century, but it was not until 1851 that the first settlements were established. An Act of Congress created the Territory of Nevada on March 2, 1861. James W. Nye of New York was appointed Nevada's first Territorial Governor by President Abraham Lincoln later that year. On October 31, 1864, President Lincoln proclaimed Nevada's admission to the Union as the 36th state. The State's first elected Governor, Henry Blasdel, took office on December 5, 1864.
Today, Nevada is the nation's seventh largest state in land area. Several hundred mountain ranges cross its landscape, many with elevations over 10,000 feet. In contrast, the State's lowest point (along the Colorado River) is only 470 feet above sea level. From majestic mountains to desert valleys, nature has endowed Nevada with diverse and unique ecosystems.
The Nevada Legislature has honored the State's natural resources and cultural heritage with a variety of State designations described below.
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