Stillwater Sciences seeks a highly motivated geomorphologist and/or geologist to serve as a member of an interdisciplinary team working on watershed management habitat restoration and regulatory compliance projects. Candidates may be based out of our Arcata Berkeley or Davis CA office.
The Geomorphologist will be responsible for:
- Participating in interdisciplinary teams focused on watershed assessment habitat enhancement instream flow analyses and water conservation planning and sediment source identification and erosion control.
- Performing field data collection GIS analysis and reporting of geomorphologic hydrologic and physical components of aquatic and riparian habitat.
- Providing technical and analytical support in developing engineering designs for restoration projects and regulatory compliance projects.
Qualified applicants should possess:
- MS or BS with a minimum of 2 years experience working in geology geomorphology or hydrology.
- Experience applying geomorphic and/or geotechnical expertise to civil and environmental engineering.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively to organize resources prepare and/or execute detailed work plans analyze data and confidently interact with project team members and clients.
- Excellent technical writing skills in scientific report format and literature review summaries.
- Experience in geomorphic mapping and surveying (e.g. robotic total station RTK GPS and related topographic and bathymetric survey equipment) stream gaging basic analytical methods in hydrology and hydraulics and aquatic and riparian habitat mapping.
- Experience with sediment sampling and characterization.
- Experience with ESRI GIS software and/or other geospatial applications.
- Experience with Microsoft Excel RStatistics and/or other statistical analysis and database software.
Required qualifications include:
- Valid Drivers license in good standing.
- Able to remain in a stationary position more than 50 of the time.
- Must live in the United States and possess a valid work authorization.
Compensation and Application Details:
- Fulltime 40 hours/week) benefited nonexempt position in our Arcata Berkeley or Davis CA office.
- Stillwater Sciences provides a competitive compensation package including a 401(k) plan full health and dental care and an Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) after entry criteria are met.
- $67500$82000 annual salary; salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
- Outoftown work (requiring overnight stays) may be required (field efforts meetings and conferences).
- To apply: please submit a onepage cover letter describing relevant experience and a onepage resume. Resumes without a cover letter willnot be considered.
- Position will remain open until filled.
About Stillwater Sciences:
Stillwater Sciences is an employeeowned environmental consulting firm specializing in scientifically based solutions to aquatic terrestrial and watershed resource management. We assist government agencies NGOs and private clients with environmental problem solving planning and permitting using a multidisciplinary approach that integrates physical and biological processes. We have approximately 110 fulltime dedicated and enthusiastic employees throughout the Western U.S. in nine offices. We maintain a collaborative work environment that promotes productive and rigorous applied scientific research. We pride ourselves on defining and shaping our individual careers in a way that provides a healthy rhythm of work and life responsibilities. Success at Stillwater requires a blend of passion initiative commitment flexibility and teamwork.
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