INSTREAM FLOW HYDROLOGIST The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) is seeking a Hydrologist/Engineer to join the Instream Flow Program team in the Surface Water Resources Division at the agencyâs headquarters in Austin, Texas. The Instream Flow Team is one section within a highly technical division of the agency, which is charged with maintaining an instream flow data collection and evaluation program focused on developing appropriate methodologies to determine flow conditions in rivers and streams that will support a sound ecological environment. This program is part of a tri-ageny initiative with the Texas Parks and Wildlife and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Salary range: $3,843- $6,862 *Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Description of Position for Instream Flow Hydrologist III-IV/Engineer III-IV (08-11): Performs highly complex hydrological/engineering, research, or oversight work. Work involves planning, documenting, interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating technical projects; preparing designs, plans, estimates, and calculations; overseeing inspections; and collecting field data. May plan, assign, and/or supervise contract administration activities. Represents agency at meetings involving other agencies, stakeholders and the general public. Works under limited supervision, with latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. We are seeking a graduate from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelorâs degree in hydrology, engineering, natural sciences, or related field PLUS at least three years experience in hydrological work. The candidate should have knowledge of surface water hydrology techniques such as baseflow separation, hydraulic modeling, and rainfall/runoff modeling. Knowledge of instream flows and instream flows legislation in Texas. Computer skills including use of software such as Indicators of Hydrologic Alteration, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, RMA2 or River2D, ArcView or AcrMap, MS Office, and programming languages such as Basic, C, or Fortran. Skilled in conducting field studies, including use of equipment such as pressure transducers, data loggers, GPS, surveying equipment, depth sounders, flow meters, Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers and small boats. Ability to work independently and cooperatively in a multi-disciplinary work setting including staff from other agencies and disciplines such as biology, ecology, geography, and geomorphology. Ability to travel 25% of the time. Please visit our website for a full description of this position and to learn more about the Surface Water Resources Division of the TWDB: http://www.twdb.state.tx.us How to Apply: Please complete a State of Texas Uniform Application for Employment, which can be downloaded from the website www.WorkInTexas.com. You also may attach a cover letter and resume. However, you must include the State of Texas application to be considered for this position. The position is open until filled. Submit completed applications in person, by mail, or by FAX to the: Texas Water Development Board Human Resources Division P.O. Box 13231 1700 North Congress Austin, Texas 78711-3231 Main Line: 512-475-2142 FAX Line: 512-463-7644 Carla G. Guthrie, Ph.D. Ecologist, Bays and Estuaries Section Surface Water Resources Texas Water Development Board 1700 North Congress Ave. P.O. Box 13231 Austin, TX 78711-3231 Tel: (512) 463-4179 Fax: (512) 936-0816 [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.twdb.state.tx.us
