Scientific Modeler (0268) (Hybrid) - Southwest Florida : Job Details

Work for Our Water Resources. Help protect one of Florida's most vital resources - water - with a career at the Southwest Florida Water Management District (District). The District is a government agency whose mission is to protect water resources, minimize flood risks, and ensure the public's water needs are met. We serve a population of nearly 6 million people in west-central Florida as directed by state law. Join our Natural Systems & Restoration Bureau Support the District's Environmental Flows and Levels Section by performing professional-level technical and administrative work using an understanding of physical science in areas such as engineering, hydrology, and/or geology to assess and evaluate water management and water supply issues. You'll have the chance to work with a wide range of teams in this promising position, each of which plays a vital role in our efforts to preserve our most valuable natural resources. Using your expertise, you'll play an important role in enhancing the results to ensure a brighter future for the environment of Florida. The District supports employees who prefer flexible schedule or a remote work schedule so that they can enjoy their time outside of the District through work-life balance. This role is considered hybrid, which means the employee will be required to come on-site for periodic meetings and work a portion of their time remotely (must live in Florida). Come build a career that is challenging, fulfilling, and helps support the District's mission to protect Florida's water resources. District employees are offered an excellent total rewards package that includes:

• Florida Retirement System (FRS) District Total Contribution 13.63%
• 9 paid holidays (+ 1 floating holiday)
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• Paid Parental Leave, including Maternity, Bonding and Family Supportive Work Program
• Medical and dental insurance (91- 97% District paid)
• Vision insurance
• Deferred compensation Program
• Basic and voluntary life and AD&D insurance
• Long-term disability (District Paid)
• Prescription drug coverage & mail order program
• Health savings & flexible spending accounts

• Flexible schedule for Work-life balance
• Legal and Identity Theft protection
• Wellness program
• Public service loan forgiveness qualified employer
• Tuition reimbursement ($5,250/year)
• State adoption benefit qualified employer
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Transfer in years of service for other public sector work - towards the FRS program and sick time

Starting Compensation:Scientific Modeler 1: $54,496.00 - $74,143.79 Scientific Modeler 2: $57,678.40 - $79,494.10 Scientific Modeler 3: $62,316.80 - $85,879.29 Scientific Modeler 4: $67,288.00 - $92,727.00 The starting salary ranges are included for the Scientific Modeler profile which reflects the minimum to approximately 50% of the respective pay grades. The starting salary will be based on the education and experience of the successful candidate. The District conducts annual performance evaluations that may award applicable pay increases based on positive employee performance. Essential Functions

• Develops and manages water resource projects to support development of management strategies and regulations, including minimum flows and levels, to protect and recover lakes, wetlands, springs, freshwater river segments, estuarine river segments and aquifers.
• Is familiar with the District's hydrogeology and conceptual understanding of aquifers and confining units.
• Develops scientific methods to support minimum flows and levels establishment and assessments, and other water resource projects, and assists other District staff with water use permitting and planning or oversees consultants selected to perform these efforts.
• Conceptualizes and constructs numerical groundwater and integrated surface water/groundwater models; compiles, analyzes and evaluates required data; calibrates models and conducts sensitivity analysis; modifies, runs and post-processes predictive simulations for MFL assessment, water supply planning and assistance to District regulatory staff.
• Summarizes and interprets hydrologic and geologic data, develops related recommendations, and performs statistical analysis of hydrologic data.
• Ability to analyze model output; lead and respond to peer reviews and make recommendations regarding alternatives evaluated to solve complex water management issues.
• Performs field-reconnaissance surveys in support of modeling efforts, technical methods development and application, and other water resource projects.
• Writes technical reports and project/study summaries and participates in meetings and provides oral presentations of project/study findings to District peers, management, and Governing Board, as well as external stakeholders, including the general public, permittees and other regulated individuals and organizations, local, state and federal agencies and others.
• Project management duties to include contract management and budget development and tracking.

Working ConditionsPhysical, Visual Acuity Requirements: Sedentary work, close acuity, fingering, talking, hearing Working Environmental Conditions: None Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employee may be subject to call-in outside of regularly scheduled work hours, or required to be on call, including on nights, weekends or holidays, to respond to emergency management activities or other incidents requiring rapid response in support of District operations. Required Credentials for Scientific ModelerScientific Modeler 1

• Bachelors degree, or higher, in Engineering, Geology or related field
• Valid driver's license

Scientific Modeler 2

• Bachelors degree, or higher, in Engineering, Geology or related field
• Two (2) years' related work experience
• Valid driver's license

Scientific Modeler 3

• Bachelors degree, or higher, in Engineering, Geology or related field
• Four (4) years related work experience
• Valid Florida Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG) license
• Valid driver's license

Scientific Modeler 4

• Bachelors degree, or higher, in Engineering, Geology or related field
• Five (5) years related work experience
• Valid Florida Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG) license
• Valid driver's license

Preferred Credentials for Scientific Modeler

• Masters degree in Engineering or Geology or related field
• Training and/or direct experience in surface water/groundwater modeling
• Experience with GIS Software

Application Process The District will determine eligibility for employment solely from the information provided on a District employment application. All applicants are required to complete, in full, a District employment application. Any application that is not complete will not receive consideration for the position. A resume will not be considered as a substitute for the information requested on the application for purposes of qualification. Additional Details This position is typically scheduled to work 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, out of the Brooksville, FL office, however remote work may is available up to 4 days per week after training. This position is eligible for compensatory time for hours worked over 40 hours, in a week. Travel Required Yes. Some travel, using District vehicle, within District's coverage area. Accepting applications until August 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM About Us Managing the water resources for west-central Florida, our district includes approximately 10,000 square miles of territory spanning 16 counties and serving more than 5 million residents. Established in 1961 as a flood-protection agency, our objective is to meet the needs of current and future water users, protect and preserve our water resources, manage the water supply, protect water quality, and preserve water-related functions. Apply Now The District prides itself on providing a positive work flexible environment that engages and supports our employees. This could be the opportunity of a lifetime. Click on the link to apply and put yourself to work for our water resources. #WorkForOurWaterEqual Employment Opportunity/Veterans Preference/Drug-Free Workplace/Tobacco Free Campuses. All applicants shall receive equal consideration and treatment in employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, marital status, familial status, or medical condition. All recruitment, hiring, placements, transfers and promotions will be on the basis of individual skills, knowledge and abilities, and the feasibility of any necessary job accommodation(s). The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) does not discriminate on the basis of disability in regard to job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the District to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to (352) ###-#### or 1-800-###-#### (FL only), ext. 4747; or email [email protected]. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1-800-###-#### (TDD) or 1-800-###-#### (Voice). In the event of a complaint, please follow the grievance procedure located at WaterMatters.org/ADA. The District participates in E-Verify employment eligibility verification. We will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. The District will not sponsor applicants for work visas. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.