[ES_JOBS_NET] Water Resource Scientist/Engineer -- West Trenton, NJ -- Delaware River Basin Commission -- Water Quality Modeling

[Beganskas, Sarah [DRBC]]

Hello all,

The Delaware River Basin Commission<https://www.nj.gov/drbc/>, located in West Trenton, New Jersey, is excited to be hiring a scientist/engineer to work on water quality modeling and related projects. Thank you in advance for sharing with your networks!

Title: Water Resource Engineer/Scientist
Employee Status: Full-Time
Grade: E18 - E20
Salary Range: $64,100 - $108,550
Branch: Science and Water Quality Management
Section: Water Resource Modeling
Supervised By: Manager, Water Resource Modeling

Job Description

The Commission is seeking a water resource professional with a background in engineering and/or science to work in its Science and Water Quality Management branch. With technical guidance and training, the successful candidate will perform the following activities:

  *   Develop, maintain and apply water quality and hydrodynamic models, including one-, two- and three-dimensional models for conventional and toxic pollutants, of the tidal and non-tidal waters of the Delaware River Basin;
  *   Plan and conduct field investigations such as water quality monitoring studies in support of model development and calibration;
  *   Support planning and regulatory activities of the Commission that require models;
  *   Compile, maintain and analyze databases on conventional and toxic pollutants;
  *   Utilize statistical programs to assess trends and address management issues;
  *   Develop data management tools for processing of model inputs and outputs using ArcGIS, Python, R and/or similar tools;
  *   Work on cross-branch project teams under the direction of supervisors from other sections, as needed, for discrete projects;
  *   Prepare effective reports and presentations of technical material for advisory committees, the public, the regulated community and government agencies;
  *   Participate in external committees, meetings and conferences on behalf of the Commission, and;
  *   Assume other responsibilities, as assigned, to benefit the Commission.

Qualifications

Education:  Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Oceanography or related discipline with an emphasis in water resources is required. A Ph.D. in water resource management is desirable. Coursework related to hydrology, water quality, data science and water pollution control desired.

Experience: This is an early career position requiring 3+ years of professional experience for the E18 level or 8+ years experience for the E20 level; Ph.D. coursework/research in relevant field can be substituted for equivalent years of professional experience. Expertise in hydrodynamic and/or water quality modeling of surface waters is preferred, as is proficiency with coding languages useful for data management and analyses such as R and Python.

Salary within the range specified will be determined based on education and experience.

Instructions for Applicants:

  *   This job will remain open until the position is filled.
  *   Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States without sponsorship.
  *   Please send resume with cover letter via email to: jobs at drbc.gov<mailto:jobs at drbc.gov>

  *   Any questions can be directed to Amber Munchback (amber.munchback at drbc.gov<mailto:amber.munchback at drbc.gov>).

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Sarah Beganskas, PhD
Senior Water Resource Scientist

Delaware River Basin Commission
P.O. Box 7360, 25 Cosey Road
West Trenton, NJ 08628

Direct: +1 (609) 477.7237 | Main: +1 (609) 883.9500 x 237
sarah.beganskas at drbc.gov<mailto:sarah.beganskas at drbc.gov>

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