JOB SUMMARY: This position is located in Big Cypress National Preserve, in the Division of Natural Resources Management. MAJOR DUTIES: Serves as a project leader or senior project member for complete hydrologic investigations by planning, conducting, and reporting on interpretive studies. Modifies established hydrologic techniques or procedures. Collects, interprets, analyzes and evaluates hydrologic data. Works on complex or controversial water issues whose solutions require a proven understanding of hydrology and one or more related disciplines such as hydraulics, geology, ecology, geochemistry, and the complexities of ground or surface water flow. Serves as subject matter expert for the supported state/region/supported organizations. Provides current information on policy, resource management, State or local water regulations, and technical requirements. Prepares investigative project proposals and develops work plans and protocols which include consideration of previous experimental and theoretical analyses, evaluation of all available data from 2 various sources, and the development and adaptation of procedures and methods of investigation. Oversees, plans and/or performs a wide range of data collection assignments. Conduct of these investigations requires application of a high degree of experienced professional judgment as well as advanced analytical methods. Serves as principal contact with cooperating agencies in the identification, design, planning, and conduct of water-resources investigations. Serves as consultant and advisor to supervisors and other scientists on matters pertaining to specialized knowledge and assists in training personnel in areas of expertise including techniques of data collection and analysis. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.