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Salary $45,000 - $60,000 a year job type full-time number of hires for this role 1
Full job description
Join the team who values your skills and expertiseCherokee nation system solutions (cnss) helps federal agencies improve productivity and find innovative solutionsTaking a personalized approach, cnss offers a complete line of innovative services and consulting to government agencies, including call center, application modernization, data utilization, advanced analytics and it infrastructureYour valuable skills can help us give customers the support they deserve and the quality they expect from our team – a team of experts, like you.
Cherokee nation system solutions is part of cherokee federal – a team of tribally owned federal contracting companies focused on building solutions, solving complex challenges, and serving the nation’s mission around the globe for more than 60 federal clientsFor more information, visit cherokee-federal.com.
Summary
Support in hydraulic modeling to survey data, water level records, water flow and velocity records and collect data in freshwater and tidally influenced water bodies.
Essential duties and responsibilities
Includes the following:
Conducts 1-dimensional (1-d) and 2-dimensional (2-d) hydraulic modelling of surface water features such as wetlands, rivers, and streams on national wildlife refuges using hydrologic engineering center`s (ceiwr-hec)river analysis system (hec-ras) modelling softwareResults of hydraulic modelling are used to support development of conceptual wetland and stream restoration design plans.
Assesses existing data to support the development of hydraulic models including;topographic and hydrographic survey data, water level records, water flow and velocity recordsIncludes data collected in freshwater and tidally influenced water bodies.
Assists in the field collection of new topographic and hydrographic data to support development of hydraulic models.
Assists in the deployment, maintenance, and troubleshooting of water monitoring equipment to support the development of hydraulic models.
Independently builds topographic surfaces (aka terrains) from available topographic and hydrographic survey data, lidar data, and other data sources using mapping and computation programs such as arcgis, arcpro, surfer, or civil 3d.
Independently builds 1-d and 2-d hydraulic models of wetland and stream ecosystems in hec-ras using available topographic and hydrographic survey data and hydrologic dataIncludes, but is not limited to; building terrains, defining model domains, delineating river reaches, defining river cross sections, and defining model domain boundary conditions.
Independently builds, calibrates, and validates hec-ras models to ensure modelled conditions accurately reflect existing hydraulic conditions in project areas.
Works collaboratively with usfws staff hydrologists and biologists to define model scenarios.
Independently runs different model scenarios on calibrated and validated hec-ras models to explore different restoration design options and identify preferred conceptual restoration designs.
Assists with the development of boundary conditions that reflect hydrologic conditions due to changing climate patterns such as; sea level rise or increasing intense precipitation eventsAssists with identifying boundary conditions that reflect hydrologic conditions due to annual exceedance probability (aep) storm events or particularly severe storm events in the historical record (i.eHurricane sandy).
Writes reports summarizing the results of model development, calibration, and model scenario runs.
Presents results of modelling to professional groups within usfws and outside the agency.
Works on an interdisciplinary team of usfws scientists developing restoration strategies for nwrs.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Supervisory/management authority
No supervisory or management authority.
Education and experience
Bachelor’s degree in related field of study and experience using hec-ras modeling software in a variety of river and stream systems.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Skilled in technical writing.
Knowledge of the theories, principles and concepts related to the field of hydrology and hydraulic design.
Knowledge of the basic body of knowledge that involves the study of water in the hydrologic cycle including open channel flow, river hydraulics, hydraulic modelling, and watershed hydrologyThe incumbent must have the ability to apply that body of knowledge creatively to develop hydraulic models and to support ecological restoration on national wildlife refuges.
Working knowledge of hydraulic models that simulate the movement of surface water in natural river systems in one and two dimensions.
Knowledge of the concepts, principles, techniques, and practices of water measurement.
Knowledge of the concepts, principles, techniques, and practices of topographic and hydrographic surveying.
Knowledge of ecological restoration techniques applied in river, stream, and wetland systemsFamiliarity applying the use of hydraulic models to develop conceptual ecological restoration designs.
Substantial skills in interpersonal communication with professionals at various levels in numerous fields in federal and state governments and the private sector to facilitate the sharing of information and data sets.
Demonstrated ability to meet and deal effectively with people both orally and in written communications.
Skilled in the analysis of water related data using computer programs such as hec_hms, hec-dss, matlab, r, excel, or gis programs.
Ability to provide proof of us citizenship.
Work environment
Work is primarily performed in a climate controlled office environment and outdoor with temperature and weather extremesField data collection may require carrying loads up to 30 lbs.
Preference given to candidates within 2-hour drive of the atlantic coast of the usfws northeastern regionOptional duty station is in an office setting at the usfws northeast regional office, hadley, ma or national wildlife refuge located in virginia or delaware (open for discussion).
The work is mostly in an office setting although there is travel by plane and auto to national wildlife refuges in the northeastern region for field reconnaissance trips and field data collection which involves physical exertion such as walking over wet, rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces with thick vegetation and bending, crawling, stooping, stretching, reaching, lifting, and climbing or similar activitiesField data collection may require carrying loads up to 30 lbs.
The work requires average agility and dexterity traversing wetland and stream environments and accessing the top of dikes, dams, or water control structures on and in water environments and, in special cases, confined spaces.
The work requires both office and outdoor workWork in the office is adequately lighted heated, and ventilatedTemperature and weather extremes will be encountered in the performance of outdoor work where there is considerable exposure to the risks and conditions found in and around outdoor spaces along the atlantic coast of the northeastern u.s.
Usfws northeastern region includes refuges in virginia, west virginia, pennsylvania, maryland, delaware, new jersey, new york, vermont, new hampshire, massachusetts, rhode island, and maine.
Anticipate each trip will require the contract employee to be in travel status for a maximum of 7 days.
Estimated starting salary range: $45,000 - $60,000
Cnss offers discretionary annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.
Cnss offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans for regular full-time employees, 401(k) with 100% match up to 6%, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off and morePaid sick leave is provided in accordance with applicable law.
About the team
Cherokee federal is a division of cherokee nation businesses, the economic engine of cherokee nation, the largest native american tribe in the u.sAs a trusted partner, the cherokee federal team of companies manages nearly 2,000 projects of all sizes across the construction, engineering and manufacturing and mission solutions portfolios – ranging from advanced data analytics and telehealth to cybersecurity, cloud and logistics.
Since 2012, our team of companies has won $6 billion in government contracts and completed more than 5,300 federal missionsOur 3,600+ employees work in 20+ countries, 50 states and 2 u.sTerritories.
Why cherokee federal? visit cherokee-federal.com to learn why you should join our team!
Compliance
Applicants selected will be subject to a u.sGovernment security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employerAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity and sexual orientationIf you’d like more information about your eeo rights as an applicant under the law, please copy and paste the links to the following two sites: eeo statement | eeo poster; https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf and https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/ofccp_eeo_supplement_final_jrf_qa_508c.pdf
If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may e-mail cnb.compliance for assistanceThis email address is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the application process or status.
For pay transparency non discrimination provision, please copy and paste the following link: pay transparency nondiscrimination provision; https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20english_formattedesqa508c.pdf
We maintain an affirmative action plan for proactively seeking employment and advancement for qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilitiesUpon request, we will schedule time to make our affirmative action plan accessibleIf you are interested, please submit a written request with the email subject line: 2021 request to view affirmative action plan to the compliance administratorThis email box is not for resumes or follow up on job applications.
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Job type: full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Health savings account
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to friday
Application question(s):
Do you have a working knowledge of hec-ras modeling software?
Work location:
Fully remote
Work location: remote
