Hydrologic Modeler (Engineer Scientist III or IV)

St. John's River Water Management District-SA • Palatka, FL

166d • $66,164 - $92,040

About The Position

The Hydrologic Modeler (Engineer Scientist III or IV) position involves performing hydrologic modeling and data analysis to support various aspects of water resources management, including flood protection, water quality improvements, environmental restoration, and assessments of minimum flows and levels. The role requires expertise in major hydrologic and hydraulic models and involves both office work and occasional field visits.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in geology, hydrology, environmental, civil, hydraulic, agricultural or water resource engineering, or related field.
• For Engineer Scientist III: Four years of professional experience directly related to the field.
• For Engineer Scientist IV: Six years of experience directly related to the field.
• A master's degree can substitute for one year of required experience.
• A doctorate can substitute for two years of required experience.
• Professional experience can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.

Responsibilities

• Performs water quantity and water quality studies of surface water basins using major hydrologic and hydraulic models such as BASINS/HSPF, StormWise, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, SWMM, and District-developed models.
• Performs computer model calibration and verification of watershed simulations.
• Maintains and updates water quantity/quality simulation models.
• Determines data needs for watershed studies and computer applications including GIS data, land use and soil data, meteorological data, hydraulic, and water quality data.
• Performs statistical analyses and quality control on collected data and simulated results.
• Performs hydraulic simulation of streams and rivers, including stage and discharge relationships for applications in other computer models.
• Conducts statistical analysis of hydrologic data, including stream discharge and water quality data frequency analysis, development of flow duration curves, and regression and trend analysis.
• Writes technical reports and presents study results to internal and external stakeholders.
• Participates in the peer review process by preparing study reports and presentations, responding to reviewers' comments, and making adjustments based on feedback.

Benefits

• Telework options
• Florida Retirement System
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Paid leave and holidays
• Professional development
• Wellness program
• Eligibility for public service student loan forgiveness program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Administration of Environmental Quality Programs
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees