Hydrologist

Trout Unlimited seeks to hire a self-motivated and highly capable project manager to identify, plan, and implement projects to benefit aquatic resources, watershed health, and native and wild fish populations in Northern Colorado. The hydrologist will work cooperatively with partners of diverse backgrounds and interests to develop and implement a variety of projects. The project manager will represent Trout Unlimited (TU) and the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) in collaborative settings, actively and effectively participating in stakeholder groups to advocate for positive outcomes for coldwater fisheries.

The hydrologist position is responsible for planning and administering watershed-related projects and providing professional expertise in hydrology programs across the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and the Pawnee National Grasslands (ARP). The hired candidate will be employed by Trout Unlimited (TU) and will work directly with U.S. Forest Service (USFS) staff to support agency capacity on watershed restoration projects. TU and the U.S. Forest Service anticipate this position to be stationed at a District Office on the ARP.

The hydrologist will provide support for watershed restoration efforts on the ARP. This may include activities ranging from low-tech process-based restoration to large infrastructure projects with road and culvert improvements.

Desired Qualifications:

• Minimum of a graduate degree in hydrology, biology, ecology, or a related field, or five years of relevant experience in watershed restoration, fluvial geomorphology or hydrology, biology, or a related field.
• Experience working in post-fire landscapes and implementing projects to reduce impacts from wildfires.
• Field work experience, including collection of field parameters and creation and operation of Survey 123 and Field Maps, familiarity with operating instrumentation (e.g., transducers, water quality probes, temperature and/or water quality loggers, etc.) for pre- and post-treatment monitoring.
• Experience with state and federal environmental compliance permitting, such as NEPA and Clean Water Act 404 permits, a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Professional experience working with federal and state resource managers, and other interested parties in a collaborative setting.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to problem solve and think creatively to achieve a conservation mission.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability and willingness to travel. Valid driver’s license and vehicle are required, and experience with driving 4×4 roads is beneficial.

Salary and Benefits:

Staff and leadership at TU understand that life outside of work is important to personal health, and we strive to create a healthy and family-friendly atmosphere. This is a full-time position with a generous benefits package. The salary range for this position is $62,000 to $80,000 annually.

We are committed to building space for all people to participate in our work to care for trout and salmon and clean our shared waters. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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