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Senior Field Hydrologist [ https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/kingcounty/jobs/4665669 ] 09/24/2024 05:31 PM PDT

Are you passionate about protecting public safety, improving water quality, restoring aquatic resources, and safeguarding the health of our watershed? Come join our team! [ https://kingcounty.gov/en/legacy/depts/dnrp/wlr/sections-programs/science-section ]

Are you ready to use science to protect and restore our local waterways? The *Science and Technical Support Section* is seeking a Senior Field Hydrologist to join the *Watershed and Ecological Assessment Team (WEAT)* in our effort to manage a series of critical monitoring sites that support long term hydrology monitoring and habitat restoration efforts.

*_Why is This A Great Opportunity:_*
As the Senior Field Hydrologist, your role will be to provide scientific and technical support for one of the county’s most important environmental monitoring programs. The field hydrology program supports salmon restoration projects, stormwater management, floodplain management, wastewater management, and even our efforts to coexist with beavers. The person in this position will be in the field installing and maintaining continuous flow, stage, and rain gages as well as in the office managing the data and coordinating with partners. This is a hands-on field position that also serves as an expert in field  hydrology.

*_About the Role:_*
This role is an integral part of conducting field science to track one of the most important environmental indicators, hydrology, and provide data that is used across the county’s environmental programs. Operating within the Science and Technical Support Section of Water and Land Resources Division (WLRD), this role is focused on achieving the goals of the county’s Clean Water Healthy Habitat (CWHH) Strategic Plan.

You will help us accomplish the plan’s goals by tracking weather and hydrologic conditions in the field over time, assess impacts from human activities, and provide data for management actions. Your work will advance our CWHH Plan goals within a generation including, cleaner, controlled stormwater runoff; functional river floodplains; and better fish habitat. Join our team and help us achieve these goals!

*_About the Team:_*_ _
The Science and Technical Support Section is a unique part of King County – where scientists get to build the scientific framework for policy and decision making. This section is a Seattle-based team of more than 40 technical staff producing credible and innovative, applied science and technical guidance for the benefit of people and the environment. We lead applied studies in environmental sciences, manage monitoring programs, deliver technical services to clients and collaborators, and inform evidence-based policies and regulations.

WLRD’s mission is to protect, restore, and manage King County's water and land using the best available science, innovation, and collaborating with partners and the community. These, and many more programs, make WLRD an exciting and fulfilling place to work. For
more information about the division, see www.kingcounty.gov/depts/dnrp/wlr.aspx [ http://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/dnrp/wlr.aspx ] 
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*_Commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice:_
*King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our* **True North* [ https://kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/constantine/initiatives/true-north.aspx ] is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As a Senior Engineer, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity.  

*Apply now** for a rewarding career at the **Water and Land Resources Division* [ https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjg9Z_RgdyEAxU4IDQIHYpLBtkQFnoECAcQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kingcounty.gov%2Fen%2Flegacy%2Fdepts%2Fdnrp%2Fwlr&usg=AOvVaw1ygHwRmvr9F70AO0UG3eeP&opi=89978449 ]* of King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP). Join our talented workforce in protecting and restoring the natural environment and promoting more resilient, sustainable, and equitable communities.  Enjoy training, **comprehensive benefits* [ https://kingcounty.gov/en/legacy/audience/employees/careers/why-work-here.aspx ]*, and growth opportunities.*
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