Water Resources Analyst - Modeling
The Research and Innovation Department (R&I) is currently seeking a Water Resources Analyst - Modeling. This position conducts hydraulic, hydrologic, and water quality modeling and analyses to support the management of Clean Water Services (CWS) surface and stormwater programs, research projects, and regulatory compliance.
Essential Functions
(The essential functions listed below are not intended to reflect all duties that may be assigned to this classification. Clean Water Services may augment duties and/or essential functions at its discretion. Additionally, some incumbents may not perform all Essential Functions.)
- Manages, develops, adjusts, calibrates, and applies models of surface waters, watersheds, stream corridors, reservoirs, and infrastructure. Gathers and analyzes data, literature results, and engineering designs to build and calibrate models. Maintains, manages, and organizes data, modeling files, and documentation. Analyzes, interprets, and presents model results and data using statistical, graphical, and other analytical tools, including GIS, Excel, Python, and other tools. Prepares reports and presentations for internal and external audiences and stakeholders.
- Manages modeling and data analysis projects. Develops project schedules and scopes, maintains internal and external communication with stakeholders, and participates in project meetings. Presents progress updates and findings from projects.
- Supports stream restoration, dam removal projects, riparian shade planting, research projects, basin planning, greenhouse gas emissions, and regulatory compliance by creating and applying 1D- and 2D-HEC-RAS, HeatSource, CE-QUAL-W2, HSPF, SWAT, SWMM, and other modeling platforms. Utilizes both mechanistic and advanced statistical models to support projects.
- Serves as liaison to consultants, contractors, and vendors and provides support as needed. Communicates with internal staff to improve operations and address specific challenges and needs of project teams.
- Maintains current knowledge of the latest developments in modeling platforms and applications. Learns new modeling platforms and techniques as necessary.
- Maintains a positive, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture to improve the understanding and recognition of diversity and fosters multidisciplinary and integrated team approaches.
- Drives a CWS or personal vehicle for work-related purposes.
Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- Principles and practices of water resources engineering
- Principles of hydrology, hydraulics, and environmental water quality
- Principles and practices of project planning and management
- Principles of numeric modeling of surface waters and infrastructure
- Computer applications and modeling platforms related to water resources engineering
- Basic wastewater treatment and stormwater management principles
- Environmental aquatic processes including nutrient and carbon cycling, microbial growth and decay, thermal energy balances, pollutants, and others
- Principles and practices of environmental protection
- Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, administrative rules, and regulations
SKILL IN:
- Gathering, analyzing, and interpreting technical data pertaining to surface water, watersheds, and infrastructure
- Analyzing data and constructing models to answer environmental and water resources questions
- Conducting studies, reviews, and evaluations to form accurate conclusions and projections
- Developing innovative solutions within available resources
- Use of computers and computer software, including word processing, spreadsheets, database management, basic programming, and advanced water resource modeling platforms
- Understanding and interpreting engineering plans and data reports
- Utilizing GIS and other tools to create and manipulate model inputs, including bathymetry, terrain, timeseries, meteorology, and others
ABILITY TO:
- Plan and organize assigned work to meet required deadlines
- Learn new tools and skills and adapt existing tools and skills to new applications
- Present and explain complex technical information to a variety of audiences and stakeholders
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including a variety of CWS staff and other government officials, community groups, and the general public
- Operate effectively in a team environment
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES:
The following are the minimum qualifications for this position.
3 years of experience in water resources engineering, environmental management, surface water modeling, stream restoration, water quality modeling, or related field;
College-level coursework in hydrology, numerical modeling, mathematics, statistics, chemical or environmental engineering, environmental science, water resources engineering, or a related field.
Master’s degree in civil, chemical, or environmental engineering, environmental science, numerical modeling, or a related field preferred.
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:
Upon selection, candidates must possess and maintain a valid State issued driver’s license.
Professional Engineer or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certification is preferred.
Additional Information
Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants who require reasonable accommodation in order to participate in any phase of the application process should contact Human Resources at 503.681.3600 or TDD 503.681.3601.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Clean Water Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, national origin, marital status, age, uniformed service, sexual orientation or disability in the admission or access to the recruitment process or any aspect of employment.