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Job Description
Announcement Number: 1786933857
901 S. Stewart Street, Suite 2002
• Carson City, Nevada 89701
• p: (775) 684-2800
• f: (775) 684-2811
• water.nv.gov
NON-CLASSIFIED POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
WATER COMMISSIONER (Hydrogeologist)
May 13, 2025
The Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Division of Water Resources (Division) is
seeking qualified applicants for the position of Water Commissioner (Hydrogeologist). This is a non-classified,
full-time position within the Division located in Carson City, Nevada.
Recruitment: Open to all qualified persons.
Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled.
Approximate annual salary (DOE):
Employer paid retirement $65,625.84 - $98,240.40
Employee/Employer paid retirement $76,608.72 - $114,693.84
This non-classified position serves at the will of the Nevada State Engineer. The position is eligible for the State
of Nevada Public Employees Benefit Program.
The POSITION:
This position is within the Hydrology Section of the Division. The Hydrogeologist is responsible for conducting
hydrologic analyses on water right applications, review and evaluation of annual aquifer storage and recovery
reports and accounting, review of monitoring plans, groundwater model development and evaluations, working
with staff and management to develop policy for conjunctive management of surface and groundwater,
coordination of water resource investigations with cooperating agencies, and other tasks assigned. Field work
may include water level measurements, reading totalizing meters, site visits, and inspections of projects with
monitoring plans, and other field work related to hydrologic studies.
Primary requirements:
Applicants must demonstrate appropriate knowledge and skills related to conducting hydrologic analyses in
support of the administration of water rights and water resource management. Excellent communication skills
are required to collaborate with staff and management and contribute effectively to the objectives of the
Division as well as frequent presentations and outreach to the public and stakeholders on water resource-related
topics. Applicants must be well-organized and self-motivated and possess excellent computer skills.
Educational requirements include graduation from a four-year accredited university or college in geology,
hydrogeology, hydrology, environmental science, or a related field and five years of experience in the field of
hydrogeology or possess a graduate degree in related field and three years of experience in the field of
hydrogeology.
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STATE OF NEVADA
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Joe Lombardo, Governor
James A. Settelmeyer, Director
Adam Sullivan, P.E., State Engineer
Nevada Division of
WATER RESOURCES
Preferred skills:
Preferred skills for this position include proficiency with groundwater modeling (MODFLOW using GMS,
Groundwater Vistas, ModelMuse or other pre/post processing software) and calibration (PEST or UCODE) and
the ability to perform critical reviews of groundwater modeling, monitoring plans, and monitoring plan results.
Also experience with the design, analysis, and interpretation of aquifer tests, and understanding the tools and
techniques used to measure and estimate groundwater flow and watershed-scale water budgets is preferred.
Other desirable skills include proficiency with Microsoft office products (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, and
Sharepoint), ArcGIS Pro and a coding language (Python, R, Fortran, etc.). Lastly, the successful applicant will
have demonstrated proficiency with writing and oral communication. A skills test/exam may be part of the
application process.
To apply:
All interested applicants must submit a letter of application and a resume to the attention of:
Kip Allander, Chief of Hydrology
Nevada Division of Water Resources
901 S. Stewart Street, Suite 2002
Carson City, NV 89701
kallander@water.nv.gov
Closing Date/Time: Until recruitment needs are satisfied -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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State of Nevada
Show moreThe presence of Nevada's earliest inhabitants, beginning about 12,400 years ago, is marked by many petroglyphs and archaeological sites. Baskets, decoys, and ingenious traps are evidence of the resourcefulness of these early people in a harsh and arid environment.
European explorers traveled through Nevada in the early 19th century, but it was not until 1851 that the first settlements were established. An Act of Congress created the Territory of Nevada on March 2, 1861. James W. Nye of New York was appointed Nevada's first Territorial Governor by President Abraham Lincoln later that year. On October 31, 1864, President Lincoln proclaimed Nevada's admission to the Union as the 36th state. The State's first elected Governor, Henry Blasdel, took office on December 5, 1864.
Today, Nevada is the nation's seventh largest state in land area. Several hundred mountain ranges cross its landscape, many with elevations over 10,000 feet. In contrast, the State's lowest point (along the Colorado River) is only 470 feet above sea level. From majestic mountains to desert valleys, nature has endowed Nevada with diverse and unique ecosystems.
The Nevada Legislature has honored the State's natural resources and cultural heritage with a variety of State designations described below.
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