Water Resources Hydrologist & Policy Coordinator

American Meteorological Society; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs in multiple locations seeks a Hydrologist (Water Resource Coordinator) to develop and apply analytical models for large-scale water resources and rights management.

You will collect and interpret hydrologic data, advise on policies and SOPs, and support stakeholders with defensible technical recommendations; a background in hydrology or related science is required.

Qualifications

• EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: (OPM Operating Manual, Qualification Standards for Professional and Scientific Positions, GS-1315).
• BASIC REQUIREMENT FOR HYDROLOGIST, GS-13 requires degree with hydrology coursework or equivalent education/experience.
• Combination of education and experience is acceptable if it includes hydrology-related studies.

Responsibilities

• Develop, extend, calibrate, and advance analytical and numerical models.
• Collect, interpret, analyze and evaluate data for large-scale hydrologic systems.
• Serve as an authoritative source on water rights issues and policy guidance.
• Provide recommendations on policies, directives, and SOPs related to water resources and water rights operations.
• Analyze hydrologic data to develop management alternatives and communicate them to management and stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain databases for hydrologic/engineering data used in analyses.

Job description

The U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs in multiple locations seeks a Hydrologist (Water Resource Coordinator) to develop and apply analytical models for large-scale water resources and rights management.

You will collect and interpret hydrologic data, advise on policies and SOPs, and support stakeholders with defensible technical recommendations; a background in hydrology or related science is required.