EXHIBIT 2-A
MONTEREY PENINSULA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
HYDROLOGY TECHNICIAN
Class specifications
are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by
employees in the class. Specifications are not
intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
definition
To support the
functions of the Hydrology Group by performing difficult technical assignments
involving gathering, compiling, and analyzing data related to water supply
planning, demand management, water quality; and to perform a variety of
technical tasks related to operation and maintenance of water projects,
technical databases, and surface and groundwater monitoring networks.
distinguishing characteristics
This is the technical level class
within the Hydrology Group. This class
is distinguished from the Assistant Hydrologist by the performance of more
routine tasks including manual labor related to surface and groundwater
monitoring, water project operations, and equipment, facilities, and database
maintenance duties. In contrast, the
Assistant Hydrologist is the first level in the professional Hydrology
series.
supervision received and exercised
Reports to the Senior
Hydrogeologist and receives direction from the Hydrography Programs Coordinator
and Associate Hydrologist.
ESSENTIAL AND MARGINAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS
The following duties are typical for a position
in this classification. Any single position may not perform all of these duties
and/or may perform similar related duties not listed here:
1. Assist the Hydrography Programs Coordinator by measuring
and calculating stream flow; use current meters in all types of weather;
maintain field notes in book and computer.
2. Assist the Hydrography Programs Coordinator with
installation and maintenance of stream flow gauging stations.
3. Assist the Associate Hydrologist by measuring depth to
water in wells throughout the District; maintain well monitoring equipment and
monitor sites.
4. Assist the Associate Hydrologist with installation and
maintenance of groundwater quality and level sampling equipment.
5. Assist the Associate Hydrologist with the well
reporting program and read meters.
6. Assist the Senior Hydrogeologist with water projects
operations and maintenance; collect water quality field data and water quality
samples; deliver to lab and enter field data into computer.
7. Retrieve data from and maintain weather stations,
pressure transducers, and data loggers; connect to modem or lap top computer,
convert and enter data; produce report.
8. Estimate time, materials and equipment required for
jobs assigned; requisition materials as required.
9. Perform related duties and responsibilities as
required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge
of:
Operations, services and activities of a well
production monitoring program.
Principles and practices of hydrologic, climatic,
geologic and biologic science.
Computer
applications related to hydrology including data management, word processing
and report writing.
Mathematics and statistics.
Methods and techniques of soil sampling.
Basic drafting methods, techniques and tools.
Proper and safe use of hand and power tools.
Basic
carpentry, pipe fitting and cement working techniques.
Laws and regulations relating to wells, water
distribution, water production, fisheries, and riparian environments.
Basic
stream sedimentation and erosion processes.
Water quality sampling protocols.
Global positioning satellite systems for mapping.
Chain of custody forms.
Operation of pumps and water meters.
Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
Geographic information systems software.
12 volt battery systems and power budgets.
Ability
to:
Develop
and maintain databases and spreadsheets.
Accurately
collect, compile, and analyze data.
Install,
operate and maintain stream flow gauging stations.
Measure
all ranges of stream flow and compute continuous stream flow records.
Troubleshoot
electrical and mechanical equipment.
Utilize
a computer terminal for data management, data processing and word processing.
Operate
equipment in a safe and effective manner.
Perform
instrument calibration.
Use
proper techniques to acquire water quality samples.
Complete
chain of custody forms for water quality and biological samples.
Operate
GPS equipment to locate wells and other monitoring sites.
Work
independently in the absence of supervision.
Understand
and follow oral and written instructions.
Communicate
clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish
and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course
of work.
Operate
land survey equipment.
Maintain
physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and
responsibilities.
Experience and Training Guidelines —- Any combination of experience
and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is
qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience
One year of responsible experience performing duties
involving water supply projects, hydrology,
or water
resource management is desirable.
Training
Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited
college or university with major course work in hydrology, geology,
environmental sciences, engineering or a related field.
License
or Certificate:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate,
valid driver’s license.
working conditions
The conditions herein are representative of those that
must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of
this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Environmental
Conditions:
Office and field
environment; work in and around water; exposure to all types of weather and
temperature conditions; exposure to poisonous plants, animals, and/or insects;
work closely with others and work alone; irregular work hours; exposure to
computer screens, atmospheric conditions, and slippery and uneven conditions;
working with machinery.
Physical Conditions:
Essential
and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for
moderate to heavy lifting and carrying; walking on steep and uneven terrain,
standing and sitting for prolonged periods of time; bending, climbing and
reaching; operating motorized vehicles and equipment.
Vision:
See
in the normal visual range with or without correction; specific vision
abilities required by this job include close and distance vision, color
perception and depth perception.
Hearing:
Hear
in the normal audio range with or without correction.
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