Hydrologist/Hydrographer

Description: River Science is the lead organization for River Corps and is a 501c(3) nonprofit located in Canon City, CO. The River Corps program places AmeriCorps members at organizations and agencies throughout Colorado to focus on helping the efficiency, efficacy, and scale of healthy rivers and watersheds. To thrive in these technical positions, Members will receive comprehensive training and ongoing support in low-tech process-based river restoration (LTPBR), water quality sampling, in-stream flow (ISF), on-the-ground project monitoring, and essential watershed coordination techniques to ensure they are adding valuable capacity to watershed actions and initiatives across Colorado. This position will conduct fieldwork, technical hydrologic analyses, data entry, and content creation designed to support the Instream Flow and Natural Lake Level Program. A successful applicant will be able to work independently or with staff in the field or in the office as determined by the goals and objectives outlined by staff.

Responsibilities:

Hydrologic investigations, analyses, and field work

Travel to field sites across the state individually or with other staff to make stream flow measurements and document stream conditions. This may also include working with other staff to survey channel topography, water surface slopes, and other measures as necessary.

May require several days in the field each week.

Hydrologic analysis can include general quality control of collected field data, working with Aquarius to assist in developing gage ratings, and working with publicly available stream gage data to support staff objectives.

Preparation of materials for CWCB meetings and in support of Board processes including memos, graphs, graphics, maps, tables, and PowerPoint presentations.

Use of GIS and mapping software to create maps. 

Qualifications: 

Stream measurements competencies or knowledge of stream measurement techniques and equipment.

Working knowledge of Esri ArcPro GIS software

An ability to think critically about complicated stream systems.

At least 17 years old at start of service.

Must be a high school graduate, GED recipient, or working toward attaining a high school diploma or GED during the term of service. Members must obtain either a diploma or GED before using an education award.

Be a citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident of the United States.

Able to pass a National Service Criminal History Check (state, FBI, and National Sex Offender Public Website checks).

Learn more and apply here.