24-84 - Senior Field Technician (Hydrologist III)

Job Description
Only applicants who apply with a State of Texas application via the CAPPS online application system will be considered for this position. First time applicants will need to create an account (url removed) in the CAPPS online application system at (url removed). Please visit our job opportunities page at (url removed) for more information about the Texas Water Development Board and answers to frequently asked questions. To view this position in greater detail, visit the CAPPS online application system.
Texas Water Development Board’s Mission - Leading the state’s efforts in ensuring a secure water future for Texas. 
 The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) endorses telecommuting and hybrid workplace plans, in addition to other flexible work alternatives. We offer competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending, and flexible work hours so you can have a work/life balance! For more information about our employee benefits and more, visit (url removed).
The Texas Water Development Board does not discriminate on basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, sexual orientation, age, or disability in employment or provision of services, programs, or activities. 
Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications
Job Description Summary
Performs highly complex (senior-level) hydrological, meteorological, and earth science work for the Texas Water Development Board’s TexMesonet program, which operates and maintains a network of earth observations stations across Texas and publishes information at (url removed). Created in 2016, TexMesonet is designed to collect the data necessary for observing and tracking mesoscale weather events, such as thunderstorms, and for improving models and forecasts for severe weather, floods, fires, and droughts, as well as improve public safety, agricultural productivity, and research. Work involves coordinating and conducting fieldwork, including the construction, calibration, and maintenance of stations. Coordinates, prepares, and executes fieldwork. Uses GIS applications to assist in site identification and prioritization. Develops working relationships with landowners, private contractors, university professors, and hardware vendors to facilitate station deployment and meteorological data collection. This job requires extensive travel. Serves as a lead worker providing direction to others when conducting field work. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the Manager of the TexMesonet Department.
Essential Job Functions
Coordinates installation and maintenance fieldwork, including scheduling, preparing, and executing field trips relating to the production, deployment, and maintenance of earth observation stations.
Serves as lead field personnel during field installation and maintenance trips. 
Constructs and maintains earth observation station structures. 
Prepares, calibrates, and troubleshoots meteorological, electrical, and data logger equipment for stations.
Analyses and validates hydrometeorological data collected from TexMesonet and collaborator network stations.
Performs site suitability analyses for hydrometeorological station installations. 
Coordinates and performs routine maintenance of equipment, including truck, trailers, and equipment.
Develops and ensures field safety procedures are followed.
Assists in maintaining the TexMesonet station database.
Provides LoggerNet and datalogger support.
Maintains and prepares records and reports and assists with presenting technical evaluations and plans.
Participates in external stakeholder committees, such as the TexMesonet Advisory Committee.
Maintains confidential and sensitive information.
Ensures individual and team files (electronic and hard versions) are appropriately maintained and timely disposed of in accordance with the agency’s records retention procedures and schedule. 
Maintains required certifications and licenses and meets the continuing education needs and requirements of the position to include, attending mandatory training courses.
May be required to operate a state or personal vehicle for business purposes, including the transport of trailers and equipment. 
Requires work outdoors, possibly during inclement weather or under hot/cold temperatures.
Requires workdays to occasionally exceed eight hours, including early mornings, late nights, and weekends. 
May travel up to 75% of the time. 
Performs other duties as assigned.