Hydrometric Officer, Albury
Agency Name: Department of Trade and Investment, Regional Infrastructure & Services
Division Name: NSW Office of Water
Job Title: Hydrometric Officer
Job Classification: Miscellaneous Professional Officer Grade 1
Employment Status: Permanent Full-Time
Location: Albury
Job Reference No: NOW2011/097
Requisition No. 00000Q3E
Salary: Total remuneration package valued up to $82,481 per annum (includes salary $68,519 pa – $74,745 pa).
Principal Function: Assists in the collection and management of surface water, ground water and other associated hydrometric data to support NRM strategies, water sharing plans, monitoring and compliance programs. Assist in the maintenance and testing of hydrometric network equipment.
Inquiries Name: Mathew Dixon
Inquiries Phone: (02) 6024 8868 or mobile 0400 435 538
Information Packages: Please send an e-mail to now.infopack@servicefirst.nsw.gov.au with 097 in the subject line. This is an auto response.
Applications: Please apply on line at Jobs.nsw.gov.au
Closing Date: 11 December 2011
Selection Criteria:
• Appropriate Certificate, Diploma or other tertiary qualifications and/or extensive knowledge/skills associated with the function and responsibility of the position.
• Understanding of water management issues and environment processes.
• Demonstrated ability to collect, interpret, archive and disseminate environmental field data.
• Proven ability to work independently and in teams including an ability to prioritise and plan activities.
• Well developed numerical skills, and computer literacy with practical experience in interpretation, interrogation and transfer of data, including environmental data.
• Good communication and problem solving skills.
• Good understanding of quality assurance and ability to provide quality customer service.
• Current drivers license, ability to swim (documentary evidence will be required), row a boat, work at heights, perform heavy lifting and capable of developing competency in driving four wheel drive vehicles.