Senior Scientific Specialist, Water Resources Engineering | Illinois State Water Survey, Prairie Research Institute, Illinois
Posted on Jul 31, 2024
The Illinois State Water Survey (ISWS) is seeking to hire an experienced Water Resources Engineer (Official Title: Senior Scientific Specialist, Water Resources Engineering) to conduct applied research by developing and reviewing hydrologic and hydraulic studies and summarizing results to produce reports, technical memorandum, presentations, databases, and mapping products for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Risk Mapping, Assessment, and Planning (Risk MAP) grants and other projects as assigned within the Coordinated Hazard Assessment and Mapping Program (CHAMP).
The ISWS CHAMP group has many funded projects that assess local flood hazards, identify high-risk areas, and engage community partners to inform, educate, and empower others to take action in preventing losses from natural hazards. CHAMP is a Cooperating Technical Partner with the Federal Emergency Management Agency creating maps and products as reflected on https://illinoisfloodmaps.org/.
Requirements
Please see https://illinois.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/11004?c=illinois for requirements and to apply
Salary and Benefits
This is a 100% full-time Academic Professional position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible. Salary is commensurate with qualifications & experience, while also considering internal equity. The minimum starting salary is $75,000.
Benefits: The University of Illinois offers a wide variety of benefits https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/benefits, including paid leave https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/leave and holidays https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/leave/holidays
Location
Illinois State Water Survey
Champaign, IL 61820
United States
How to apply
Please see https://illinois.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/11004?c=illinois for requirements and to apply