Hydrologist II - 9 Posts at Water Resources Authority

Job Summary

• This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer.

Hydrology Function

• The cadre is responsible for identifying, mapping and developing of surface water monitoring network; constructing, installing and maintaining hydrological stations; collecting surface water data, analyzing and preparing hydrological reports.

Duties and Responsibilities will entail:

• Compiling data, cleaning, analysing for preparation of technical reports and other documentation regarding hydrological work;
• Evaluating hydrological reports and advising on the viability of water use projects for surface water allocation under the supervision of a senior officer;
• Assessing hydrometric stations and recommending rehabilitation requirements;
•  Undertaking spatial analysis of surface water resources and preparing reports;
• Compiling and preparing the data for development of rating equations for river monitoring stations;
•  Evaluation of hydrological reports for permit applications; and
• Performing hydrological computations, data cleaning, analyses and report writing.

Job Specifications
For appointment to this grade, the candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Hydrology, water and environmental engineering, civil engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
• Proficiency in computer applications.