Wednesday, July 13, 2016

Suwannee River Water Management District Positions




The Suwannee River Water Management District has 2 entry-level positions open that’d be great for ABE grads.

SRWMD’s job page is http://www.srwmd.state.fl.us/Jobs.aspx

The Hydrologist I position: http://www.srwmd.state.fl.us/Jobs.aspx?UniqueId=78&From=All&CommunityJobs=False&JobID=Hydrologist-I-66

The Hydrologist I position is housed within the Water Supply Division under the direct supervision of the Division Director. Must have a commitment to the District's core values of respect, integrity, teamwork, professionalism and public service.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This is entry-level work assisting in various elements of water supply, water resources and water management projects, and functioning as a Hydrologist, performing basic water supply or water resource related functions. The applicant shall assist in evaluating hydrologic and hydrogeologic data, possess a basic understanding of database management (Microsoft Access and Excel), analysis of hydrogeologic data including aquifer performance tests and groundwater modeling input data, have proficient written and verbal communication skills, have familiarity of the hydrology and hydrogeology of north Florida, and must be willing to assist in the collection of hydrologic and hydrogeologic field data.

The Engineer I position: http://www.srwmd.state.fl.us/Jobs.aspx?UniqueId=78&From=All&CommunityJobs=False&JobID=Engineer-I-67


Engineers I work in conjunction with Professional Engineers in the performance of engineering analyses in the development of Minimum Flows and Levels, review of applications, plans, and calculations for consistency with District rules. The position requires competency in standard engineering methodology for surface water and groundwater modeling, statistical analyses, calculating stormwater runoff, floodplain/floodway analysis, and retention/detention system design. Engineers I may be asked to use engineering skills, education, and experience to assist in other District programs such as water use, well construction, water resource evaluations, and water supply systems, or to provide technical assistance external to the Suwannee River Water Management District.