Additional Requirements: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License. Independent travel throughout the County, including difficult to reach areas, is required.
Knowledge of: principles and practices employed in hydrology and engineering geology to include groundwater, drainage, watershed analysis, safe yield, recharge, slope stability, seismic risks, and soil mechanics; collection and analysis of data; and principles of contract administration and supervision. General knowledge of the Alquist-Priolo Act. California Environmental Quality Act and California land use and planning law.
Job Description: This is a technical class in which the incumbent is expected to render expert opinions on geologic factors in the areas of identification, availability of water supplies; environmental impact to fresh water supplies resulting from development activities; groundwater and geologic issues associated with solid waste disposal; and soil mechanics and seismic issues associated with building safety. This class differs from Hydrogeologist in that the latter's emphasis is in water contamination and clean up. This class differs from Engineering Geologist in that the latter's emphasis is on complex civil engineering geological issues.
About Salary: $33.91-$41.40 every hour / $5,898-$7,201 monthly / Range: 6398
Definition: Under general direction supervises and performs
technical soil, geologic, and hydrologic analysis data collection
and assesses environmental impact to water resources resulting from
development proposals and seismic and soil stability issues
associated with development; and performs other duties as assigned.
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