GIS/Water Resource Technician
HydroSolutions, Inc. (HydroSolutions) seeks a GIS/Water Resource Technician to join our team. The position is available in our Helena Montana office, in full- or part-time status.
Job Description:
This is an entry level position responsible for providing water right technical assistance and GIS mapping to Water Resource Specialists and other staff members. Work will primarily be focused on projects in Montana. Typical tasks will include:
Research and review of DNRC water resource information.
Application of DNRC water resource regulatory procedures.
Data acquisition, compilation, and analysis in support of water resources or environmental projects.
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) analysis and mapping of historical water right features.
Review of historical aerial imagery and application of aerial photo interpretation.
Assist in examination of DNRC historical water rights statements of claim.
Interface and communicating with state agencies including Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC), Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks (FWP); or Federal agencies like USFS, BLM, BOR, or others.
On occasion, perform site inspections relating to water resources or environmental projects. Field work will include stream flow measurements, use of GPS to document conditions, installation of stream gages, well inspection and pumping tests, environmental baseline assessments, and more.
On-the-job training will be provided.
Required Education, Skills & Experience:
Undergraduate or graduate degree in natural resources, earth sciences, engineering or related field.
GIS software skills (ArcPro) including but not limited to, raster georeferencing, geodatabase management, geoprocessing, and digitization.
Demonstrated ability to prepare written documents with scientific and technical information.
Strong and effective verbal communication skills.
Ability to take direction from project managers and perform work duties efficiently and under requested timelines.
Ability to work independently and to contribute work in a team environment.
Accuracy and attention to details, ability to meet deadlines.
Experience and ability to complete field work activities.
Positive client interface and work attitude.
Ability to organize multiple tasks.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
Salary Range: Depending on knowledge and experience, starting base pay could be between $22/hour and $30/hour. Salary range may be negotiable based on knowledge and experience.
Benefits and Other Compensation: We provide a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that promotes employee health, performance, and success which includes medical, dental, vision, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, performance-based bonus eligibility, and potential for end-of-year retirement fund profit share.
Office Location: Helena Montana.
Appointment Type: Full- or Part-Time
About HydroSolutions: HydroSolutions Inc is a Montana-incorporated engineering and environmental consulting firm founded in 1999 specializing in water supply engineering and development, water rights, hydrology, geology, groundwater assessment, and environmental investigation and remediation.
HydroSolutions is proud to serve Montana and the West. We are independent consultants with a solid record of serving ag and ranch, industry, conservation groups, private individuals, and government. We employ an experienced staff of engineers, water rights specialists, hydrologists, geologists, earth scientists, and field technicians.
Interested? Email your resume to info@hydrosi.com and request a job application.
