The Hydrologist is a full-time, technical, professional-level position working in the Tribes’ Natural
Resources Department within the Division of Engineering and Water Resources. This position works
under the direct supervision of the Water Rights Program Manager.
DUTIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING:
• Assists with and develops specific technical projects related to the registration of existing Tribal uses
of water.
• Assists with and develops technical review of surface and ground water permit applications
submitted before the Flathead Reservation Water Management Board and the Montana
Department of Natural Resources and Conservation.
• Assists with and develops technical work products to support the development of the Tribal
Other Instream Flows.
• Assists with, and in certain instances, prepares water rights permit applications for the Tribes
and Tribal Programs.
• Assists with and develops groundwater monitoring projects that seek to better understand the
groundwater resources of the CSKT.
• Interacts extensively with staff within the Division and brings subject matter skills to support
other Division initiatives.
• Embraces and applies adaptive management as a working model for Program hydrologic work.
• Provides technical hydrologic support to other programs as requested, including in the areas of
irrigation water management, adaptive management and water resources management.
• Serves as technical support for on and off reservation Water Rights Program projects.
• As directed, serves on State and regional water resources groups.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (AS REFLECTED ON THE TRIBAL EMPLOYMENT
APPLICATION)
REQUIRED:
• Education must be in the field of hydrologic sciences, earth sciences, geology, water
resources, engineering, agricultural sciences, soil sciences, or a closely related physical
science field with emphasis on surface or groundwater hydrology. Education and experience
must demonstrate analytical and quantitative aptitude.
Hydrologist I – Bachelors of Science with a minimum of one (1) year of relevant
professional-level experience.
Hydrologist II – Masters of Science with a minimum of one (1) year of relevant
professional-level experience.
Hydrologist III – Masters of Science with a minimum of five (5) years of relevant
professional-level experience.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must have liability or full coverage insurance on personal vehicle (if used to travel off-site in
performance of duties).
• Must wear Tribal Government identification and safety apparel when conducting field
activities.
• Required to successfully complete a certified defensive driving course approved by the
Department upon hire and every three years thereafter.