The Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC), a federal-interstate water resource management agency, currently has one employment opportunity:

• Water Resource Engineer/Scientist - deadline to apply: 4 p.m., Friday, September 6, 2024

Instructions for Applicants:

• Please review the job description and respective qualifications below.
  
  
• Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States without sponsorship.
  
  
• Please send resume with cover letter via email to: jobs@drbc.gov

Title: Water Resource Engineer/Scientist

Employee Status: Full-Time

Grade: E16 - E18

Salary Range: $59,100 - $100,300

Branch: Water Resource Management

Section: Water Resource Planning

Supervised by: Manager, Water Resource Planning

Brief Description

The Commission is seeking a water resource professional with a background in engineering and/or science to work in its Water Resource Planning Section. The successful candidate will perform the following duties:  

• Support the development and functionality of the Commission's integrated relational database by routinely updating with new water resource data, developing and executing queries and enhancing functionality where applicable; 
  
  
• Analyze long-term water use and availability in the Delaware River Basin (Basin) by gathering, organizing and evaluating current research and available data. Help research and develop data analysis tools; 
  
  
• Analyze existing water demands, project population and other sector specific growth and estimate future water demands. Analyze data and prepare reports for various water use sectors; 
  
  
• Prepare GIS-based evaluations and associated graphics; 
  
  
• Research, document and categorize the existing water resource operational requirements imposed by the Commission to help facilitate long-term water supply planning scenarios; 
  
  
• Track and evaluate wastewater discharge data to support permitting, compliance and planning efforts; 
  
  
• Support compliance program through review, notification and evaluation of certain periodic reports and/or submittals related to water withdrawals and wastewater discharges; 
  
  
• Track and evaluate water auditing data from public water suppliers to support permitting, compliance and water conservation efforts throughout the Basin; 
  
  
• Participate in the development of watershed management plans for the protection of water resources of the Basin.
  
  
• Represent the Commission in various watershed initiatives throughout the Basin; 
  
  
• Work on cross-branch project teams under the direction of supervisors from other sections, as needed, for discrete projects; 
  
  
• Prepare effective reports and presentations of technical material for advisory committees, the public, the regulated community and government agencies; 
  
  
• Participate in external committees, meetings and conferences on behalf of the Commission; 
  
  
• Assume other responsibilities, as assigned, to benefit the Commission. 

Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's or higher degree in engineering, environmental science, planning, data science or a related discipline with an emphasis in water resources management is required. A Master's degree, or equivalent experience, is preferred. A Ph.D. will be considered based on research interest.  
  
  
• Experience: A professional engineering license is preferable but not required. Candidates should have experience with data management, statistical analysis, data visualization and technical writing. Familiarity and expertise with the following technologies is preferred: programming languages such as R or Python with a specific focus on data analysis, MS Access, MS Excel and ESRI ArcGIS. Experience with MS SQL Server (SSMS) and/or SQL script writing is an asset. Excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills are required.  

Salary within the range specified will be determined based on education and experience.  

Instructions for Applicants

• Applicant must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States without sponsorship.
  
  
• Send resume with cover letter via email to: jobs@drbc.gov
  
  
• Deadline to Apply: 4 p.m., Friday, September 6, 2024

The DRBC is an EOE.