Watershed Systems Coordinator; Water Resources Engineer

The Mississippi Watershed Management Organization is seeking a Water Resources Engineer to serve as our Watershed Systems Coordinator. Bring your valuable experience and help us protect and improve the water quality of the Mississippi River!

The Watershed Systems Coordinator manages MWMO’s watershed-wide hydrologic/hydraulic and water quality models and associated databases, performs analyses using the modeling results, and assists with project targeting and assessing potential opportunities consistent with the MWMO Watershed Management Plan. The coordinator will review analyses performed by others for technical soundness and provide support to project managers and planners throughout the entire continuum of stormwater and ecosystem improvement projects, including watershed planning and prioritization, feasibility studies, design, construction, and maintenance.

• Coordinate the internal digital organization and maintenance of large models and GIS data (XPSWMM, PCSWMM, P8, MIDS, Arc Pro).
• Develop and administer a program to keep models up to date with new developments and redevelopments in the watershed, coordinating with member cities and engineering consultants.
• Prepare ArcGIS desktop (geographic information system) analyses, including using district-wide modeling results to assist with strategic planning and the determination of when and where to conduct feasibility studies with engineering consultants that could lead to cost-effective stormwater improvement projects of hiring
• Develop and manage datasets and maps within ArcGIS to support planning and implementation activities.
• Review hydrologic/hydraulic (H/H) analyses and water quality calculations submitted by grant applicants, consultants, and partners.
• Coordinate with consultants on watershed-wide model conversion effort from XPSWMM to PCSWMM.
• Review and advise on modeling methodologies; planning and feasibility study results; and project designs.
• Provide technical assistance to MWMO planners and project managers: including construction observation, drafting scopes, contracts, and paying invoices.
• Prepare working maps, viewers, or figures using software such as Arc Pro and Powerpoint for internal strategic initiatives and presentations.
• Coordinate with MWMO monitoring and planning staff, as well as consultants, on model calibration efforts.
• Review construction plan sets and engineering drawings.
• Participate as a member of staff teams across all areas of the organization. Model team behavior, i.e. work cooperatively and collaboratively; contribute ideas; provide and receive feedback in a constructive manner; deliver work products on time; and support others’ work products.
• Ensure project coordination and communications internally with MWMO staff.
• Ensure individual areas of expertise and related skills are developed, maintained, and demonstrated through approved continuing education, special assignments, research, and self-directed study.
• Develop annual position-specific work plan in consultation with the supervisor to ensure understanding and agreement on position responsibilities and expectations. Contribute to other annual work planning processes that impact the organization as a whole.
• Perform miscellaneous office duties such as answering telephones, providing office support, etc., as required. Keep office space in a clean and publicly presentable condition.
• Perform projects and other responsibilities as assigned.

• Orient new employees to organizational programs and team concepts.
• Conduct portions of training for new employees to ensure established procedures are clearly understood and followed.

Minimum of three (3) years of related experience in hydrology, hydraulics, water quality, water resources engineering, or watershed science, with an understanding of and experience using hydrologic/hydraulic and water quality models, the design and construction of stormwater management projects and practices, project/budget management, field inspection, and using GIS tools to assess land use, land cover, and…