This is supervisory geo-hydrological work with administrative responsibility in the conversation and management of water resources in an environmental resource management program.

An employee in this class is responsible for planning, supervising and coordinating qualitative and quantitative investigations in specialized fields such as mathematical modeling, geophysics, water quality, marine geology and sedimentology. Emphasis of the work is on designing and planning comprehensive evaluation studies, coordinating hydrologic activities with other public and private agencies, providing assistance and advice to subordinates and presenting analytical findings to management. Typical assignments are broad in scope with considerable opportunity for exercising independent judgment and making complex decisions. Supervision is exercised over a group of professional, technical and clerical employees through assignment and review of work for accuracy and completion. Supervision is received from an administrative superior who reviews work for achievement of objectives through personal conferences and written reports.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Plans, assigns and reviews the work of professional, technical and clerical employees engaged in the chemical and physical analyses of water samples; assists with difficult or unusual problems; provides continuous training in work methods and procedures and in the application of local, state and Federal rules, regulations and laws.

Directs and conducts complex hydrological experiments, investigations, studies and research to identify present or potential effluents, pollutants and toxins harmful to water resources; supervises and participates in the preparation of detailed reports concerning field surveys and laboratory findings.

Evaluates findings of qualitative and quantitative hydrologic studies and makes recommendations concerning the treatment or resolution of water conservation and management problems.

Develops and recommends new field and laboratory procedures and methodologies; recommends changes in existing departmental rules, regulations and policies.

Supervises advanced planning and preparation of surface and groundwater monitoring systems.

Keeps informed on current developments in mathematical modeling, geophysics, water quality, marine geology and sedimentology and Federal, state and local issues concerning conservation and management of water resources.

Attends various meetings to coordinate hydrologic investigative activities with officials of other departments, municipalities and private organizations.

Makes recommendations regarding hiring, discipline and promotion of subordinates; counsels subordinates on job-related problems; evaluates and rates employee performance.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Thorough knowledge of the sciences of geology, hydrology and water chemistry including the principles and techniques of scientific investigation and analysis.

Thorough knowledge of basic scientific principles and practices in physics, biology, mathematics and related physical sciences.

Considerable knowledge of methods, techniques and equipment used in the collective, sampling and analysis of geo-hydrological data.

Considerable knowledge of the current trends in water conservation and management.

Considerable knowledge of laboratory controls and sampling theory used in chemical research, experimentation, analysis and synthesis.

Knowledge of Federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations and guidelines governing pollution control activities.

Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.

Ability to supervise a staff of professional, technical and clerical employees in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.

Ability to plan, conduct and evaluate analyses, experiments, research and studies to determine the long-range effects of existing water contamination.

Ability to evaluate findings from difficult field surveys and laboratory experiments and formulate sound recommendations.

Ability to provide technical training and supervision in the conduct of field investigations and laboratory analyses.

Ability to detect malfunctions in field and laboratory equipment and make necessary adjustments or determine the need for servicing.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of public and private officials.

Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing.

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