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Job Description
Announcement Number: 1717934664
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 I)
July 9, 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 I). This is a non-classified,
full-time position within the Division located in Carson City, Nevada.
Recruitment: This is an open competitive recruitment, open to all qualified persons. Applications will be
accepted for two weeks or until the position has been filled.
Approximate annual salary (DOE):
Employer paid retirement $55,164.96 - $81,912.24
Employee/employer paid retirement $64,414.80 - $95,630.40
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 I is responsible for conducting
basic hydrologic analyses on water right applications, assisting senior hydrologists with developing datasets
needed for groundwater model development and evaluations, working with staff and management on analysis
related to conjunctive management of surface and groundwater, collection and review of monitoring data, and
other tasks as assigned. Field work may include water level measurements, reading totalizing meters, site visits,
and other field work related to hydrologic studies.
Primary requirements:
Applicants should possess appropriate computational knowledge and skills related to conducting technical
analyses. Good communication skills are desired to collaborate with staff and management and contribute to the
objectives of the Division as well as occasional presentations to staff and management on water resource related
topics. Applicants should be organized and self-motivated and possess good computer skills. Educational
requirements include a bachelor degree from a four-year accredited university or college in geology,
hydrogeology, hydrology, engineering, or related field. A graduate degree in hydrology or related field,
although not required, is desired.
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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 strong computational ability to perform analysis using excel and/or a
coding language and clear and effective writing. Ability to understand the design, analysis, and interpretation of
aquifer tests is desirable. Other desirable skills include basic proficiency with other Microsoft office products
(Word, Powerpoint, and Sharepoint), and ArcGIS Pro. 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
Closing Date/Time: Until recruitment needs are satisfied -
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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