What are the responsibilities and job description for the HYDROLOGIC TECHNICIAN position at Dane County?
Commitment to Equity & Inclusion
As an employer, we strive to provide a work environment where diversity and differing opinions are valued, creativity is encouraged, continuous learning and improvement are fostered, teamwork and open/honest communication are encouraged, and meeting customer needs through quality service is a shared goal. All employees must be able to demonstrate multicultural competence – the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant, and productive ways. Applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations including women and racial and ethnic minorities are especially encouraged to apply.
DEFINITION
Under general supervision in the Land & Water Resources Department, this classification is responsible for providing technical assistance of water related activities by obtaining field measurements and collecting water samples including: bathymetry surveying and mapping; designing and inspecting dredge operations in accordance with engineering standards and procedures; conducting water flow measurements; and performing other related work activities.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Conducts bathymetric surveys to be used for design and verification of dredging using current survey techniques and equipment (e.g. Total Station, GPS, UAS, etc.); develops designs using computer drafting programs and models (e.g. CAD, GIS, etc.) for dredging; conducts layout activities and construction oversight in accordance with appropriate standards and specifications; develops as-built construction documentation for completed projects and certification; performs measurements of water-level, stage, and discharge; plots discharge measurements and estimates short periods of missing records; verifies the accuracy of data; prepares samples for lab analyses; performs installation, maintenance, servicing, and troubleshooting of sensing, recording, and communications equipment and instrumentation; observes and notes hydraulic or environmental conditions; develops stage-discharge and velocity index curves and ratings; responds to information requests for data, records, reports, and bulletins; keeps daily records of activities, maintains records as assigned, and assists in the preparation of reports.
Education, Training and Experience:
Any combination of education, training and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, construction, industrial technology, physical science, biology, or mathematics.
Special Requirements:
Must have a valid driver’s license, or access to reliable personal transportation, or equivalent. Must possess a WI Department of Natural Resources Boater Safety Certificate prior to the first day of employment.
Background Check Statement:
Some positions may require a criminal background check which can include fingerprinting due to the nature of the job's responsibilities. Wisconsin's Fair Employment Law, s. 111.31 – 111.395, Wis. Stats., prohibits discrimination because of an arrest or conviction record. However, Dane County may disqualify an applicant if the position's responsibilities are substantially related to the applicant's criminal history (e.g., the nature of the crime and its relationship to the position, whether hiring, transferring or promoting an applicant would pose an unreasonable risk to the business, its employees, customers and vendors, etc.). Management reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.Physical and Environmental Work Requirements:
Expected to work in an office environment as well as outdoors in adverse weather conditions and terrain (e.g., wet/muddy terrain, construction sites, streams and lakes, etc.); ability to carry equipment up to 50 pounds; ability to see and hear within normal ranges with or without adaptive devices; ability to stand, sit, stoop, bend, and walk; ability to use finger, wrist, and arm motion.
Knowledge of principles, practices and standards pertaining to water measurements; knowledge of GIS and CAD software systems including mapping bathymetry; knowledge of construction oversight and documentation techniques; knowledge of survey and design techniques and equipment; knowledge of dredge operation and maintenance; ability to organize work and direct the work of others; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to operate various water monitoring equipment such as pressure sensors, acoustic doppler current profiler, rain gauge, and other related equipment; knowledge of engineering principles, practices and standards pertaining to dredging; ability to work effectively with a variety of individuals, public entities, and private agencies.
Salary : $35 - $44
