Water Quality Modeler

This position is responsible for performing water quality modeling and providing analytical support to Department programs. Additional responsibilities of this position include: Selecting and applying models to simulate hydrologic and biophysical processes affecting water quality as a decision and management tool, especially for surface waters; Compiling input data; calibrating, validating and evaluating model results; and presenting model results in verbal and written formats; Coordinating with Department programs and external partners to identify business needs, and scaling modeling approaches appropriately to meet business needs with available resources; Serving as a subject matter expert in modeling, hydrology, water quality pollutant fate and transport, and water quality data analysis; and Providing technical expertise and review of water quality modeling work conducted by resource professionals.