Position Title:

Hydrology Technician – Public Utilities - Seasonal

Job Description:

Under the direction of the Salt Lake City Hydrologist, incumbent assists in providing technical services for water supply resource activities for Salt Lake City. Duties include watershed management, hydrology, source water quality, irrigation, and water rights administration. Collects data applicable to stream flows, snow survey, and water diversions along the Wasatch Front. This is primarily a field-based position.

Early application submittal is encouraged. The position will remain open until filled and may close anytime without notice.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

• Assists with data collection, evaluation, and interpretation as needed.

• Conducts field activities in support and coordination with water resource staff. This will include the following: reservoir management, canal and stream flow and snowpack data collection, instrument installation and calibration, data verification and conversion, monitoring site evaluation and inspection, equipment repairs, cleaning and maintaining stilling wells and measurement devices, and other duties as assigned.

• Assists with data management and quality assurance/control for water and hydrology data as assigned.

• Reports to Hydrologist any violations of Salt Lake County Watershed Ordinance or Salt Lake County Health Department Regulations, water rights violations encountered. Monitors, maps and assists with documenting hydrology infrastructure, waterways, springs, or other items or locations as assigned.

• Interacts with Salt Lake County, U.S.D.A. Forest Service, Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Transportation, County Sheriff, ski resorts, the general public, as well as private and commercial developers as needed.

• Assists with various surface and ground water resource projects as assigned. These projects may involve staff from other City Departments and Public Utilities Divisions, consultants, engineers, contractors, suppliers, partner agencies and public volunteers.

• Individual may respond to emergencies. May perform duties of a Watershed Seasonal Worker, Water Quality Scientist, or other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to perform physical labor. Experience with power and hand tools. Ability to work independently or within a crew environment.

• Ability to communicate effectively and relate to coworkers, the public, and other agencies and divisions. Ability to complete and maintain both written and digital logs.

• Ability to work in the working conditions described in this position description.

• Possession of valid driver’s license or driving privilege card.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possession of or enrolled in a four (4) year degree program from an accredited college or university in forestry, land or watershed management, recreation management, hydrology, geology, water treatment or related field.

• Previous work or recreational experience performing difficult tasks in inclement weather conditions.

• Ability and willingness to work almost exclusively in the out of doors.

• Ability to work some evenings and/or weekends as needed.

• Experience with Microsoft Office and ESRI products.

• Water laboratory experience and/or water system operation and maintenance experience.

• Knowledge and field experience with hydrology methods, measuring devices and instrumentation.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Heavy physical activity. Required to push, pull, or lift medium to heavy weights, and to stand, sit, crouch, kneel, or walk uncomfortably for extended periods.

• Occasional moderately-heavy physical activity, pushing, pulling or lifting medium-to-heavy weights, and standing or walking for extended periods.

• Exposure to heat, cold, dampness, odors, dust, grease, and health and occupational hazards as may be expected when working in mountainous areas throughout the year. Some exposure to fire and hazardous materials may be encountered. Considerable trail and driving hazards, especially in the winter may be experienced.

• Exposure to stress as a result of human behavior.

• Working with fine instrumentation requiring excellent hand/eye coordination.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of a criminal background check in accordance with City policy and applicable law. Criminal offenses will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and do not automatically disqualify a candidate from City employment.

Position Type

Seasonal

Position Salary Range

$16.15/hr until July 1st;

After July 1st $19/hr.

Department

Public Utilities

Full Time/Part Time:

Scheduled Hours:

40

Need help applying? Please call our Recruitment team at 801-535-6699 or email careers@slcgov.com.

BENEFITSFull-Time roles with Salt Lake City Corp are eligible for a generous, robust benefits package including:

• Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city)

• HSA or Flex Account (HSA – City contributes $1,000 - $2,000 annually into account, no match required)

• Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

• City-paid retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)

• A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

• Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually

• Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services

• Wellness clinic for employees and their families

Paid Time Off

• 12 vacation days to start

• 12 paid holidays & 1 personal holiday

• Up to 80 hours of personal leave annually

• 6 weeks of paid parental leave to all new parents

• Additional time off credit possible for rehires or new hires coming from another public jurisdiction

VETERAN EMPLOYER:

Salt Lake City is proud to be a partner of the Utah Patriot Program, providing employment opportunities for Veterans, Military and spouses. We are also a proud National Service Partner.

ABOUT SALT LAKE CITY CORP

Our Salt Lake City family serves a population of over 200,000. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the City is committed to providing resources, access, and opportunity to all and continue to recruit and retain talented people from all backgrounds. Our employees make a real difference with the work they do every day and are actively shaping our beautiful City's future.

We aspire to shape a better community and workplace, and as such, we are committed to pay equity. We are proud to have achieved gender pay equity as a leader in the Utah community by creating a workplace where there is equal opportunity for all.

The City is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Salt Lake City will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 801-535-7900.