Physical Scientist at UW Climate Impacts Group

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The Climate Impacts Group (CIG) at the University of Washington is hiring! Keep your eyes peeled for multiple opportunities to join our team in the coming weeks and months.

Our first need is for a physical scientist to join our team of professional researchers devoted to use-inspired research. We are looking for a person with strong technical skills in manipulating climate model data, interpreting hydrological and meteorological data, and physical process modelling. This position is intended to support the CIG’s senior research staff in work coproduced with our local, state, federal and tribal partners. The CIG is a fast-paced, dynamic, and deadline driven environment, which requires the research scientist to bring strong organizational and project management skills as well as problem-solving and priority-setting abilities.

While we are open to applicants with at least 2 years of experience and a B.S. in computer science, mathematics, engineering, earth sciences or a related field, we would prefer a candidate with more experience (Master’s or PhD). This is a full-time staff scientist research position with no teaching expectations and no path to University tenure. For more details and to apply, go to this link.

Contact: Jason Vogel, jmvogel@uw.edu

Hydrology/Fisheries Faculty Position at Salish Kootenai College (Pablo, MT)

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Work for the only Hydrology Bachelor’s degree program at a Tribal College or University!

Salish Kootenai College Department of Hydrology is seeking a full time hydrology instructor with fisheries experience in applied hydrological measurements, fluvial processes, general fisheries biology and hydrological and fisheries management tools for natural and cultural resource management for tribal organizations.

The minimum requirements will be an M.S. (PhD preferred) in Hydrology, Fisheries, Geoscience, or closely related degree.

Apply on the Salish Kootenai College website.

Contact: Dr. Antony Berthelote

Hydrology Department Head

(406) 275-4080

antony_berthelote@skc.edu

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Dept. of Ecology Water Resources Program Process Management Coordinator

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Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen

Protecting Washington State’s environment for current and future generations is what we do every day at Ecology. We are a culture that is invested in making a difference. If you want to join a team that is highly effective, collaborative, has leadership that embraces the value of people, and believes in the fun factor, Ecology is a good fit.

The Water Resources (WR) program is looking to fill a Water Resources Program Process Management Coordinator (Environmental Specialist 2) position. This position will be located in our Northwest Regional Office (NWRO) in Bellevue, WA.

Water Resources Program Process Management Coordinator position will provide critical process support to the Northwest Region Water Resources Section. In this capacity, the position will work closely with the Water Resources Streamflow Restoration Unit and Technical Unit to ensure the success of the Section’s core work.

We are looking for applicants who possess excellent people skills, the ability to quickly assess a situation and make a decision, and the ability to adapt daily to the needs of a new program.

As an agency, our mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington’s environment for current and future generations. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism and accountability.

Some of the key work activities of the Water Resources Program Process Management Coordinator position are:

Support Regional Streamflow Restoration Implementation:

Process and Committee Support:

  • Assists in implementing Streamflow Restoration RCW 90.94, this position supports four separate Watershed Restoration and Enhancement Committees and the development of watershed restoration and enhancement plans, working closely with Ecology’s Streamflow Restoration Leads.
  • Supports efficient and effective implementation of key legislation and development of plans that will offset water use in select watersheds.
  • Assists in preparing for monthly committee and public meetings, which may include management of meeting logistics, document development and management, and identifying and researching policy or legal questions that need further analysis. Develops a schedule and manages complex logistics for project site visits, developing and reviewing template letters and documents, and ensuring compliance with public engagement and process transparency.
  • Sits in for the Streamflow Restoration Leads for workgroup meetings as appropriate and needed.
  • Works closely with the Unit Supervisor and Streamflow Restoration Leads to prepare the watershed restoration and enhancement plans which may include drafting background material, compiling technical reports, reviewing and incorporating public comments, and assisting with the State Environmental Policy Act review.

Implementation of Regional Grant Management:

  • Works closely with the Streamflow Restoration Leads (grant managers) to ensure successful implementation of the streamflow restoration funding program in the Northwest Region per RCW 90.94.
  • Ensures appropriate grant management and grantee compliance, the position may assist in review of grantee deliverables, coordination of site visits, drafting project summaries for communication materials, identification of concerns with project implementation, and providing assistance to grant recipients in planning, design, construction, and/or implementation of environmental protection projects.
  • Supports administration of the streamflow restoration funding program throughout the Northwest Region, including organizing and maintaining files on SharePoint and other systems as well as copying, printing and scanning materials.

Permit Process and Maintenance Support: 

  • Supports the section’s critical role in managing water resources in the Northwest Region.
  • Assists with permit processing and maintenance, including reviewing permits for technical accuracy and finalizing work products prepared by senior permitting and technical staff, maintaining and updating permit-related templates, and substantively assisting the technical and permitting team with core work.

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