Lead Hydrologist — Forest Watershed Restoration

Environmental Solutions & Innovations, Inc.; Ohio; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Environmental Solutions & Innovations, Inc. (ESI) seeks a full-time Lead Hydrologist to support the U.S. Forest Service on the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests in North Carolina.

The role focuses on assessing, designing, and implementing disaster recovery, restoration, and resiliency projects in coordination with Forest Service staff, partners, and contractors. Field work includes assessing stream channels, floodplains, soils, and landscapes; leading watershed improvement implementation;

Qualifications

• Master's degree in hydrology or a related field.
• At least 5 years of technical work experience in forest hydrology and watershed management.
• At least 3 years of experience assessing, planning, and designing watershed improvement projects, preparing cost estimates, and writing project specifications.
• Thorough understanding of field hydrology, stream rehabilitation design criteria, and methods for improving stream and riparian function.
• Thorough understanding of construction methods, materials, equipment, water quality protection practices, and QA methods.
• Ability to interpret plans and specifications, identify construction deficiencies, and prepare clear technical documentation and progress reports.
• Proficiency with GIS data and Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe; ability to use a camera, computer, and appropriate software to complete assigned work.
• Valid driver's license and availability for frequent travel to project sites and coordination meetings.

Responsibilities

• Assess stream channels, floodplains, soils, and landscapes affected by or vulnerable to natural disasters; identify restoration and resiliency needs.
• Lead watershed improvement implementation, from small grading projects to stream channel and floodplain restoration.
• Inspect construction as directed by the Forest Service; evaluate work against plans and specifications.
• Prepare or review restoration designs, cost estimates, special project specifications, and full or partial construction documents for projects of moderate complexity.
• Coordinate with Forest Service staff, recovery partners, and contractors to review designs, implementation, and project schedules.
• Support project planning, surveying, scoping, permitting, contract preparation, and review of partner invoices and accomplishments

Skills

GIS

MS Word

MS Excel

Adobe

Field hydrology

Report writing

Travel

Education

Master's degree in hydrology or related field

Tools

ArcGIS

GPS devices

Hydrology software

Job description

Environmental Solutions & Innovations, Inc. (ESI) seeks a full-time Lead Hydrologist to support the U.S. Forest Service on the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests in North Carolina.

The role focuses on assessing, designing, and implementing disaster recovery, restoration, and resiliency projects in coordination with Forest Service staff, partners, and contractors. Field work includes assessing stream channels, floodplains, soils, and landscapes; leading watershed improvement implementation;