Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $74,200 - Midpoint: $100,200 (Salaried E12)
Department/Organization: 750501 - Alabama Water Institute (AWI)
Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm
Job Summary: The Hydrologic Scientist I is responsible for research, coordination, integration, and stakeholder outreach activities that will complement NOAA’s national efforts on low-flow information and service delivery and to serve as a Regional Drought Information Coordinator for the Southeast Drought Early Warning System (DEWS).
Additional Department Summary: The Alabama Water Institute at The University of Alabama seeks applications for Hydrologic Scientist for research projects with the NOAA-funded Cooperative Institute for Research to Operations in Hydrology (CIROH). This position will be embedded in the Alabama Water Institute and works with other researchers at the NOAA National Water Center located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Collaborates with a research team working to advance hydrologic models, modeling frameworks, and applications related to the Next Generation Water Resources Modeling Framework for water prediction and hydrologic forecasting.
Continuation in this position is contingent upon availability of external funding derived from research programs or specific projects. Applicants should upload a brief cover letter, curriculum vitae, and names, emails, and phone numbers of three references.Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in natural or water resources management or engineering, hydrology, geography, atmospheric science, environmental science, or related field and two (2) years of experience in water resources, natural resources, drought, flood, hazard mitigation, disaster response, climate extremes, or public policy. Post-Baccalaureate degree is highly preferred (Master’s degree or higher).
Skills and Knowledge: Strong interest in (or skilled in) the development and application of hydrologic models in representing regional hydrological processes and climate impacts assessment. Knowledge and experience in at least three of the following: working with high-performance and cloud computing, programming in Python, data analysis and visualization, geospatial analysis, processing of large amounts of meteorological and remote sensing data, and downscaling and processing climate change projections. Strong interpersonal skills to facilitate effective collaboration with academics, scientists, practitioners, and students. Ability to take initiative, innovative thinking, and communication proficiency.
Preferred Qualifications: Ph.D. in applied hydrology, civil engineering, computer science, geoscience, or related field.
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
Equal Employment Opportunity : The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.
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