Hydrologist & Water Resources Analyst (Modeling & Rights)

Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 106,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

The Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs in Bloomington, MN seeks a Hydrologist (Water Resource Coordinator) to build and refine analytical models, collect and interpret large datasets, and advise on water rights issues. The role supports policy development and SOPs across diverse sites.

You will develop databases for planning analyses, analyze data to propose alternatives, and apply engineering principles to adapt to local conditions, communicating clearly with management and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Develop, extend, calibrate, and advance the use of comprehensive analytical and numerical models.
• Collect, interpret, analyze and evaluate data for large-scale hydrologic systems.
• Provide recommendations on water resources and water rights operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, and utilize databases to maintain hydrologic data for planning analyses.
• Analyze hydrologic data and information; communicate alternatives to management and stakeholders.
• Apply engineering and scientific principles when local conditions require deviation from established practices.

Skills

Hydrologic data analysis

Hydrologic modeling

Data interpretation

Policy guidance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hydrology or related field

Graduate study in hydrology or related discipline

Tools

Databases

Job description

The Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs in Bloomington, MN seeks a Hydrologist (Water Resource Coordinator) to build and refine analytical models, collect and interpret large datasets, and advise on water rights issues. The role supports policy development and SOPs across diverse sites.

You will develop databases for planning analyses, analyze data to propose alternatives, and apply engineering principles to adapt to local conditions, communicating clearly with management and stakeholders.