Hydrologic Scientist

Pay Grade/Pay Range:Minimum: $68,500 - Midpoint: $89,100 (Salaried E11)

Department/Organization:750501 - Alabama Water Institute (AWI)

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Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

Job Summary:The Hydrologic Scientist I assists with hydrologic modeling and analysis projects related to hydrologic prediction, flood and hydrologic drought forecasting, and water resources planning and management that support NOAA’s national efforts on low-flow information.

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Department Summary:

The Alabama Water Institute (AWI) is one of The University of Alabama’s four research institutes. AWI is leading local, national, and global efforts to advance water research, technology, and innovative solutions. AWI is dedicated to building a more resilient and water-secure world by driving groundbreaking research, educating the next generation of leaders, and delivering innovations that benefit communities and ecosystems worldwide.

It provides a forum for interdisciplinary research and education and brings together university researchers, students, and staff to foster collaboration and a broad interdisciplinary focus on water issues that face our world today. AWI-affiliated researchers specialize in water security and quality, remote sensing, hydrological modeling, biological variability, watershed management and human health through synergies with existing centers and the creation of new centers under the umbrella of AWI.

This position supports the Cooperative Institute for Research to Operations in Hydrology (CIROH) and its applied research activities. CIROH directly supports the mission of NOAA’s Office of Water Prediction (OWP) to collaboratively research, develop, and deliver state-of-the-art hydrologic analyses, forecasts, data, guidance, and equitable decision-support services. CIROH also reinforces the mission of the National Weather Service (NWS) National Water Center (NWC) by promoting collaboration across the scientific community and accelerating the transition of research innovations into operational water prediction services.

Together, these efforts advance NOAA’s broader vision of a water- and weather-ready nation that is resilient to floods, droughts, water quality challenges, and other water-related hazards. This position supports hydrologic modeling and analysis projects related to hydrologic prediction, flood and hydrologic drought forecasting, and water resources planning and management. Project duties will include compiling data, processing and analyzing data, building models, generating results through simulation, and analyzing results to develop recommendations.

The position duties include compiling results and supporting information into reports, papers, presentations, online resources, and other materials for wide distribution. Continuation in this position is contingent upon the availability of external funding derived from research programs or specific projects.

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Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or higher and some experience in water resources, natural resources, drought, flood, hazard mitigation, disaster response, climate extremes, or public policy.

Skills and Knowledge:Excellent skills in the development and application of hydrologic and hydraulic models, geospatial analysis tools, data science applications, and other hydrologic science software and tools. Knowledge of hydrologic processes and water resource management. Ability to develop effective and cooperative relationships with partners and collaborators. Demonstrated ability to complete projects with limited oversight. Ability to engaging users and stakeholders. Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with a group of partners.

Excellent demonstrated written and verbal communication…