About the job
About The Everglades Foundation
The Everglades Foundation is committed to the restoration and protection of America’s Everglades through science, advocacy, and education. Founded in 1993 by two outdoor enthusiasts – Paul Tudor Jones II and the late George Barley – The Everglades Foundation works tirelessly to bring people together and provide a powerful bipartisan voice for Everglades restoration. We advocate for solutions rooted in science while empowering people with the knowledge of the importance of the Everglades ecosystem.
The Foundation’s team includes renowned scientists, experienced educators, policy experts, and professionals in communications, human resources, finance, technology, and fundraising. By coupling this breadth of expertise with a passion for restoration, The Everglades Foundation is leading the effort to restore and protect the flow of clean freshwater to the Everglades. The Everglades Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and a responsible employer that seeks to recruit and retain outstanding, high-performing professionals who are at the top of their fields to thrive in a dynamic, mission-driven culture committed to excellence, innovation, collaboration, and diversity. The Foundation offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package including twelve paid Federal holidays; ample Paid Time Off; a variety of health, dental, vision, life, disability, and supplemental insurance options; retirement plan and matching employer contributions; and maternity and parental leave.
Join us in our pursuit of completing the world’s largest ecosystem restoration project.
Position Summary
The Hydrologist provides The Everglades Foundation with concise and sound recommendations based on a variety of scientific assessments and hydrologic modeling outputs, while investigating Everglades restoration scenarios, operational strategies, and projects. The Hydrologist will be responsible for providing thorough technical results to resolve complex problems and issues, communicating effectively, and evaluating high priority projects to support the Foundation goals and objectives
Primary Responsibilities
The Hydrologist has responsibility in two core areas: Modeling & Hydrology and Project Management. The primary responsibilities of the position include:
• Maintain in-depth understanding of surface water, groundwater, and watershed-based models to
evaluate scenarios and solve specific and difficult surface water problems.
• Run ecological and hydraulic models as applied to Florida Everglades and its related ecosystems.
Examples include Regional Simulation Model (RSM), BISECT, the Joint Ecosystem Modelling (JEM) tools,
HEC, MIKE SHE/MIKE 11, and Modflow.
• Analyze the eco-hydrology of the Everglades ecosystem, investigating scenarios and options while
resolving critical hydrologic problems, and identifying hydraulic restoration regimes to determine
appropriate structural and non-structural actions to achieve wetland restoration.
• Connect model outputs with ecosystem indicators and ecosystem services.
• Provide technical leadership for a range of water management projects.
• Complete technical evaluations of proposed government or private actions to assess the ecosystem
response.
• Develop scientific and technical documents, including scientific articles for peers; visual presentations for
general audiences; clear, concise recommendations for Everglades Foundation staff and the organization
board members; expert testimony suitable for submission to a court; technical evaluations and comment
letters suitable for inclusion into the record of an environmental restoration project.
• Represent the Foundation at restoration planning and science meetings.
Similar to other members of the Science Team, the Hydrologist will also:
• Collaborate and communicate internally as a member of The Everglades Foundation’s Science Team,
• Interface with the Foundation’s Education, Policy, Communications, and Development teams, as needed,
to maximize information sharing and optimize our impact,
• Provide briefings and tours, as needed, to board members, stakeholders, partner groups, and supporters
of The Everglades Foundation, and
• Maintain academic research collaborations, mentor students, attend professional conferences, and
participate in professional development opportunities, as needed, to continue to grow as a credible,
respected scientist in your field.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Excellent communicator to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability and desire to collaborate in cross-disciplinary teams and form partnerships as needed with
academic and agency scientists and practitioners.
• Ability to establish and cultivate strong relationships with peers externally and across different levels
of the organization.
• Must present the highest level of professionalism and ethics.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Detail-oriented and efficient with excellent time management and organizational skills.
• An optimistic outlook and enthusiastic attitude.
• Passion and enthusiasm for the Everglades and/or the environment a plus.
Education and Qualifications:
• PhD in Hydrology, Ecology, Environmental Science or equivalent.
• 5+ years of professional experience working in hydrology, civil engineering (with a background in
hydrologic sciences), or a related field of water sciences required.
• Advanced technical expertise and sound professional judgement to South Florida water management.
Mental and Physical Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must meet the above minimum qualifications and be able to perform each of the essential duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the physical and mental requirements of the job. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to concentrate and analyze information.
• Ability to proactively solve problems and think analytically.
• Ability to make sound, prompt decisions.
• Manual hand dexterity required to operate IT devices and complete paperwork.
• Endurance to work long hours, including nights and weekends.
Salary:
• $110,0000 to $125,000 commensurate with experience
Accountability
The Hydrologist reports directly to the Senior Restoration Scientist and coordinates closely with members of the Science department, and other Foundation staff. All work in the aforementioned areas will be done in coordination or consultation with the Senior Restoration Scientist.
Location and Schedule
This is a full-time on-site position, based in the Foundation’s main office located in Palmetto Bay, Florida. The employee in this role is expected to work on-site at the Foundation’s main office. Occasional weekend and evening work, as well as travel to attend meetings, tours, and events is required. Total time spent traveling is expected to be less than 20%. Occasional remote work from home may be permitted.
This job description accurately reflects the position as currently configured. However, this job description is not meant to be an exhaustive list of all the duties an employee in this position may be expected to perform. Employees are expected to perform all other duties as assigned and/or directed.
This job description may be changed to include new responsibilities and tasks, or change existing ones, at any time, as the Foundation deems necessary.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The Foundation is an equal opportunity employer that affords equal protection against discrimination to job applicants and employees. The Foundation seeks to ensure that qualified applicants will have an equal opportunity with respect to all employment practices regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, pregnancy, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a victim of domestic or dating violence, source of income, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”
How to Apply
To apply, send a cover letter and resume to Human Resources at hr@evergladesfoundation.org
