What are the responsibilities and job description for the Minimum Flows and Levels (MFL) Engineering Scientist position at Suwannee River Water Management District?
**Senior Minimum Flows and Levels (MFL) Engineering Scientist**
The
Senior**(MFL) Engineering Scientist** independently performs complex statistical data analysis and hydrologic modeling activities to support the MFLs program, including development, implementation, and review of surface and groundwater models. This position assists with developing new and improved MFL technical approaches, preparing technical reports, and performing critical review of technical work from internal staff, other agencies, and contractors. Additionally, the Senior
(MFL) Engineering Scientist has a lead role in developing new and improved MFL technical approaches, preparing technical reports, and performing critical review of technical work from internal staff, other agencies, and contractors.
Job Duties Include
**Senior MFL Engineering Scientist:**
Lead the development and utilization of surface and groundwater models to conduct assessments of MFLs and withdrawal impacts for priority water resources.
Create and manage workflows on a high-performance cluster computer using a Linux operating system.
Lead hydrologic research efforts that involve data analysis, including use of complex statistical techniques to assess relationships between hydrologic variables including rainfall, evapotranspiration, surface/groundwater levels, withdrawals, and discharge.
Lead the review, modification, and/or building of hydrologic or model-related data sets or perform analyses based on available data and information.
Evaluate project needs for appropriate analysis techniques and evaluate existing statistical and hydrologic models for use on specific projects.
Prepare technical reports, presentations, and memoranda based on analysis, findings, and work completed.
Conduct technical reviews of work prepared by District staff, other agencies, contractors, and peer reviewers.
Ensure best practices are followed by maintaining awareness and knowledge of developments and tools in the fields of statistics, hydrology, and modeling.
Lead contract development and management of
technical work conducted by public and private contractors.
Coordinate with District staff, cooperating agencies,
contractors
, and the public to complete projects within statutory and District timeframes.
Prepare Board materials, including technical staff reports, memos, Final Orders, exhibits, and location maps.
Mentor and coordinate the work of lower-level staff.
Be able to perform all duties with little to no supervision.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
**MFL Engineering Scientist:**
Bachelors Degree in hydrology, engineering, geology, or a closely related field required. Masters Degree or Ph.D. in hydrology, engineering, geology, or other closely related field preferred.
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The
Senior**(MFL) Engineering Scientist** independently performs complex statistical data analysis and hydrologic modeling activities to support the MFLs program, including development, implementation, and review of surface and groundwater models. This position assists with developing new and improved MFL technical approaches, preparing technical reports, and performing critical review of technical work from internal staff, other agencies, and contractors. Additionally, the Senior
(MFL) Engineering Scientist has a lead role in developing new and improved MFL technical approaches, preparing technical reports, and performing critical review of technical work from internal staff, other agencies, and contractors.
Job Duties Include
**Senior MFL Engineering Scientist:**
Lead the development and utilization of surface and groundwater models to conduct assessments of MFLs and withdrawal impacts for priority water resources.
Create and manage workflows on a high-performance cluster computer using a Linux operating system.
Lead hydrologic research efforts that involve data analysis, including use of complex statistical techniques to assess relationships between hydrologic variables including rainfall, evapotranspiration, surface/groundwater levels, withdrawals, and discharge.
Lead the review, modification, and/or building of hydrologic or model-related data sets or perform analyses based on available data and information.
Evaluate project needs for appropriate analysis techniques and evaluate existing statistical and hydrologic models for use on specific projects.
Prepare technical reports, presentations, and memoranda based on analysis, findings, and work completed.
Conduct technical reviews of work prepared by District staff, other agencies, contractors, and peer reviewers.
Ensure best practices are followed by maintaining awareness and knowledge of developments and tools in the fields of statistics, hydrology, and modeling.
Lead contract development and management of
technical work conducted by public and private contractors.
Coordinate with District staff, cooperating agencies,
contractors
, and the public to complete projects within statutory and District timeframes.
Prepare Board materials, including technical staff reports, memos, Final Orders, exhibits, and location maps.
Mentor and coordinate the work of lower-level staff.
Be able to perform all duties with little to no supervision.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
**MFL Engineering Scientist:**
Bachelors Degree in hydrology, engineering, geology, or a closely related field required. Masters Degree or Ph.D. in hydrology, engineering, geology, or other closely related field preferred.
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