25-80: Coastal Hydrologist (Hydrologist III)

Only applicants who apply with a State of Texas application via the CAPPS online application system will be considered for this position. First time applicants will need to create an account in the CAPPS online application system at Please visit our job opportunities page at for more information about the Texas Water Development Board and answers to frequently asked questions. To view this position in greater detail visit the CAPPS online application system.

Texas Water Development Boards Mission  Leading the states efforts in ensuring a secure water future for Texas. 

The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) offers competitive compensation and benefits package including medical dental vision 401(k) flexible spending and flexible work alternatives so you can have a work/life balance! For more information about these benefits and more visit Texas Water Development Board does not discriminate on basis of race color national origin sex religion sexual orientation age or disability in employment or provision of services programs or activities. 

***Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications***

Job Description Summary

Performs highlycomplex (seniorlevel) hydrologic analysis and modeling for the Coastal Science Department. Work involves overseeing maintaining and executing hydrologic models and conducting scientific analyses of hydrologic data in support of freshwater inflow needs analysis water resources planning flood planning and oil spill response. Oversees and participates in the planning execution and summary of scientific studies including assistance with field data collection. Serves as a liaison at public meetings provides technical support to stakeholders and scientific committees and communicates analyses and results to general and technical audiences. May train others. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the Manager of the Coastal Science Department.

Essential Job Functions

• Oversees generates maintains and updates the coastal hydrology database of freshwater inflow estimates from rivers and coastal watersheds to Texas estuaries including obtaining processing conducting quality assurance/quality control and version control of data.
• Calibrates evaluates and applies rainfallrunoff models (e.g. TxRR HECHMS NWM HLRDHM SWAT etc.) to coastal watersheds.
• Serves as lead hydrologist for the Oil Spill Prevention and Response contract by developing testing and implementing nearreal time estimates of ungauged flows to advance oil spill trajectory modeling.
• Plans and executes scientific studies to improve the representation of key hydrological components in coastal freshwater inflow estimations and to aid water resources planning and oil spill response.
• Develops and implements new or improved methods for computing freshwater inflows.
• Leads development of improved hydrology input data (i.e. the incorporation of modeled streamflow from ungauged watersheds) to the hydrodynamic model that feeds the spill trajectory model.
• Writes executes and maintains the Python Linux Fortran and ArcGIS programs and scripts.
• Conducts statistical or graphical analyses of hydrologic data to detect spatial/temporal patterns and trends and to inform environmental flow and water resources planning studies.
• Maintains and posts updates of coastal hydrology data and technical memos to the agency website.
• Writes reviews and evaluates technical memos reports work process and policy documents.
• Provides presentations and informational material to technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Assists with field studies including planning onsite work equipment installation data acquisition and data management.
• Serves as liaison and provides technical support and information to stakeholder groups scientific committees and customers.
• Seeks and supports opportunities to collaborate with academia consulting firms federal and state agencies and other stakeholders to improve coastal hydrology datasets.
• Serves as subject matter expert and/or contract manager for research and monitoring contracts.
• May perform work outdoors on boats and possibly during inclement weather or under hot and cold temperatures.
• May require work shifts to occasionally exceed 8 hours including early mornings late nights and weekends.
• May travel up to 5% of the time.
• Maintains confidential and sensitive information.
• Ensures individual and team files (electronic and hard versions) are appropriately maintained and timely disposed of in accordance with the agencys records retention procedures and schedule.
• Maintains required certifications and licenses and meets the continuing education needs and requirements of the position to include attending mandatory training courses.
• May be required to operate a state or personal vehicle for business purposes including the transport and operation of boats and equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited fouryear college or university with a bachelors degree in Hydrology Geology Oceanography Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Five years of relevant work experience in water resources applying watershed level hydrologic/hydraulic models and/or analyzing hydrologic data.
• Relevant education and experience can be substituted for each other on a yearforyear basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate degree or working towards completion of a graduate degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Hydrology Geology Oceanography Water Resources or a related field. 
• Experience in running calibrating and evaluating hydrologic and hydraulic models as well as writing executing and maintaining Python Linux Fortran and ArcGIS programs and scripts.
• Experience conducting quality assurance/quality control of scientific measurement data.
• Experience accessing processing displaying and analyzing large scientific datasets.
• Experience in project management and project reporting.
• Familiarity with the hydrology climatology and geology of Texas.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer by the State of Texas.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of local state and federal laws and regulations relevant to the Coastal Science Department.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration.
• Knowledge of water management and environmental flows in Texas.
• Knowledge of scientific engineering statistical modeling and hydrologic principles and techniques.
• Knowledge of the practical application of hydrology water quality and water management technologies.
• Skills in using Microsoft Office programs such as Word Excel and Access.
• Skills in use of internet email word processing spreadsheet presentation and database software.
• Skills in project management and grant/contract administration including timemanagement and prioritization.
• Skills in scientific data collection management and interpretation particularly of hydrologic data.
• Skills in using and applying models particularly rainfallrunoff models and statistical procedures.
• Skills in programming/scripting languages such as Python Fortran MATLAB or equivalent for developing and modifying software and scripts for conducting analyses and to maintain automated processes.
• Skills in spatial data analysis techniques (e.g. ArcGIS etc.).
• Skills in multivariate statistics or predictive modeling.
• Ability to meet public/government officials to initiate studies and to request data pertinent to studies.
• Ability to work with others in a team environment and cooperate with supervisors coworkers and others.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to adhere to work schedules follow procedures with respect to leave and submit accurate timesheets by prescribed deadlines.
• Ability to make mature objective decisions and identify areas of potential problems.
• Ability to perform effectively and willing when changes occur in scope and nature of the work and work environment.
• Ability to perform routine and nonroutine work assignments accurately and ontime with little or no supervision.
• Ability to perform assigned duties and improve work habits and/or output.
• Ability to complete assigned work on time neatly and with infrequent errors.
• Ability to interpret policies procedures and regulations.
• Ability to provide prompt courteous and accurate assistance and clear and concise communication to internal and external stakeholders both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work and cooperate with others in a team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to stand/sit/move to perform activities such as retrieve/replace files in a large file system for boxes up to 30 lbs.
• Ability and willingness to travel 5% of the time primarily within the State of Texas.
• Ability to operate a vehicle (state or personal) for state business and maintain a drivers license and driving record that complies with state and agency requirements.
• Ability to work shifts that may exceed 8 hours including early mornings nights and weekends.
• Ability to train others.

Additional Information :

All interested candidates should apply with a State of Texas application via the CAPPS online application system. First time applicants will need to create an account in the CAPPS online application system Please visit our job opportunities page for more information about the Texas Water Development Board and answers to frequently asked questions. To view this position in greater detail visit the CAPPS online application system.

Texas Water Development Board Stephen F. Austin Building

1700 North Congress Ave. Room 670 Austin Texas 78701

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Email: HR(AT)

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime