Staff Geomorphologist

Position requirements:

• 4 plus years demonstrated progressive experience in geology, geomorphology, watershed science, water resources, environmental engineering or another related field. Have scientific background with experience applying and for fluvial process understanding.
• Knowledge of environmental planning and regulations, fluvial geomorphology, and fish biology in Northern California.
• Technical background, including fieldwork, analysis, and report writing experience, in geomorphic assessments; stream and river hydrologic, hydraulic, and sediment transport analyses; watershed studies; flood hazard mapping; channel stability analyses, and support of stream and river restoration designs.
• Experience supporting water resources engineers and biologists in designing stream restoration/enhancement projects, fish passage, flood plain management, and other related projects.
• Write floodplain and watershed study reports, and technical memoranda.
• Participate in, lead and implement geomorphic field studies, depending on experience.  Experience with field survey methods, such as topographic surveying, facies mapping, sediment surveys, v* surveys, and flow measurements.
• Capability to complete assigned tasks and with a multi-discipline team of engineers, planners, scientists, and GIS specialists to develop permits, design documents, and specifications.
• Position will require out of town travel, and may require out of town field work up to a week at a time.