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Montgomery & Associates

Senior Hydrogeologist

Montgomery & Associates, Oakland, California, United States,


Senior Hydrogeologist

Monterey or Oakland, California

Montgomery & Associates (M&A) is seeking a

full-time

senior hydrogeologist

to join our California Team and support our project work based primarily out of our Monterey office. The position includes senior-level responsibilities and requires the ability to manage and provide technical oversight to multiple tasks and/or projects simultaneously. The person in this position will interact with M&A team leaders, project staff, project managers, administrative personnel, clients, and regulators.

Our company of highly respected water resources professionals, headquartered in Tucson, AZ, has been in business since 1984 and is growing, with recent expansions in the western U.S. and South America. In California, our team comprises 18 professionals located in 4 offices: Oakland, Sacramento, Monterey, San Luis Obispo, and Pasadena. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with an enthusiastic team of water resource scientists and engineers throughout California and interact with our expert team of modelers and senior professionals in Tucson.

This position will support our Salinas Valley Basin Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) program implementation. This work is led by a Program Manager in our Monterey office and supported by professionals from our other California and Arizona offices.

Work duties will include:

Managing and technically contributing to tasks and projects that focus on quantitative hydrogeology and groundwater resources management, including:

Supporting projects planning and implementation of SGMADesigning and interpreting results of predictive modeling runs and supporting model updatesDeveloping hydrogeologic conceptual models and water budgetsDesigning monitoring networks and interacting with field teams to implement monitoring programsMeeting with regulatory agencies and water agenciesData evaluations and preparation of technical reportsSenior review of technical reportsSupport Program Manager and Task Managers with evaluating level of effort and scope of work related to new technical effortsDirecting, training, and mentoring junior staffInteracting with and managing relationships with clients and other project stakeholders, including regulatory agenciesPreparing technical proposals and work plans for future workQualifications:

Bachelor's degree in hydrology, geology, or engineering; graduate degree preferredClear understanding of how to apply hydrogeologic principles to characterize and assess groundwater systemsUnderstanding of California water laws and regulations preferredTen or more years of experience in environmental and water resources consultingProfessional registration (P.G. or P.E.) preferredProfessional experience working with groundwater models preferredExperience working on SGMA projects for local Groundwater Sustainability Agencies preferredTask or project management experienceDemonstrated technical writing skills and ability to present technical information in group/meeting settingsProficiency with standard analytical approaches and toolsInterest in engaging in professional organizations, including presenting at conferencesCurrent and valid California driver's licenseAbility to legally work and reside in the United StatesYour benefits at Montgomery & Associates will include:

Competitive benefits and salary in an expanding team-oriented companyDynamic work environment with safety and technical training provided by the companyInteresting and collaborative multidisciplinary projectsOn the job mentoring by senior professionalsMedical, dental, and vision insuranceFlexible Spending Account; HRALong- and short-term disabilityLife/AD&D insuranceVacation, holiday, personal, and sick leaveEmployer matching 401k retirement planMonthly Base Pay Range:

$9,000 - $11,250

Estimated Annualized Compensation Including Bonuses:

$122,000 - $151,000

Compensation for qualified extra hours could further increase the estimate above.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

M&A values diversity and inclusivity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, religious creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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