2F.345
DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL SERVICES COUNTY OF MAUl
PART I Class Specification for the Class:
HYDROLOGIST-GEOLOGIST I
Duties Summary:
Conducts routine hydrologic-geologic studies and investigations requiring the application of basic hydrologic-geologic principles and techniques, according to specific instructions, and following well-established practices; and performs other related duties as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
This is the entry level class in the Hydrologist-Geologist series. This class differs from the Hydrologist-Geologist II in that the Hydrologist-Geologist I conducts routine hydrologic geologic studies and investigations under specific instructions and following well-established practices whereas the Hydrologist-Geologist II conducts hydrologic-geologic studies and investigations of limited scope and complexity exercising some degree of judgment based on expenence.
Examples of Duties: (The following are examples of duties. The omission of specific duty statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical assignment for the position.)
Under close supervision of a higher level hydrologist-geologist, the Hydrologist-Geologist I:
• Conducts routine studies and investigations requiring the application of basic hydrologic geologic principles and techniques following well-established practices.
• Assists in the collection of basic geologic and hydrologic data for establishing long-range plans for the effective and economic development of the water resources of the County of Maui.
• Prepares graphs and charts.
• Collects samples from well drilling and test borings.
• Assists with microscopic and field analyses for composition and geologic structure.
• Collects, collates, and learns techniques of interpretation of water quality data.
• Learns the use and care of hydrologic and geophysical instruments.
• Assists in geologic mapping. HYDROLOGIST-GEOLOGIST I Part I, Page 2
• Assists in investigating salt water encroachment into water resources.
• Assists in preparing findings of investigations.
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This is the first specification approved for the new class, HYDROLOGIST-GEOLOGIST I, effective June 1, 2002.
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DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL SERVICES COUNTY OF MAUl
PART II Minimum Qualification Specification for the Class:
HYDROLOGIST-GEOLOGIST I
Minimum Qualification Requirements:
Training and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in geology or hydrology.
License Requirement: Possession of a valid State of Hawaii driver's license (Type 3).
Knowledge of: the principles and theories of geology and/or hydrology; basic economic geology; ground water geology and hydrology; basic principles of hydraulic engineering and meteorology sources of hydrologic-geologic references.
Ability to: carry out simple and routine tasks in support of higher level professional work; prepare clear and concise reports.
Health and Physical Condition:
Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper for performance of the duties.
Physical Effort Grouping: Light
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This is the first minimum qualification specification approved for the new class, HYDROLOGIST -GEOLOGIST I, effective June 1, 2002.
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