Water Commissioner (Hydrologist 1)

State of Nevada
Carson City, Nevada United States  View Map
Posted: Jul 10, 2025
  • Full Time
  • Court Administration
  • Environmental Services
  • Water and Wastewater Treatment
  • 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

    • State of Nevada
    • State of Nevada

    The 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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