Hydrology and Modeling Analyst

Announcement Number: 1939836110

STATE OF NEVADA
JOE LOMBARDO, Governor MARILYN KIRKPATRICK, Commissioner
ALLEN J. PULIZ, Commissioner PUOY K. PREMSRIRUT, Chairwoman
DAN H. STEWART, Commissioner KARA J. KELLEY, Vice Chairwoman STEVE WALTON, Commissioner
CODY T. WINTERTON, Commissioner ERIC WITKOSKI, Executive Director
COLORADO RIVER COMMISSION
OF NEVADA
Hydrology and Modeling Analyst
(Environmental Program Manager)
Unclassified Position Announcement
Las Vegas
The Colorado River Commission of Nevada (Commission) is seeking qualified
applicants for the position of Hydrology and Modeling Analyst. This is an
unclassified, full-time position within the Nevada State Government.
Recruitment: Open to all qualified candidates, the vacancy is in Las Vegas,
Nevada.
POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Hydrology and Modeling Analyst is responsible
for managing water resource projects which includes Colorado River water
accounting, modeling, and analysis of natural resource data. The Hydrology and
Modeling Analyst represents the State in various workgroups, stakeholder groups,
and meetings pertaining to the Colorado River.
BACKGROUND OF AGENCY: The Commission receives and holds in trust water
and hydropower allocations from the Colorado River for the benefit of the State of
Nevada. The Colorado River is one of the most highly regulated rivers in the world.
The river flows through portions of seven states and the country of Mexico. The
Colorado River is managed and operated under numerous compacts, federal laws,
court decisions and decrees, contracts, and regulatory guidelines, commonly
referred to as the "Law of the River."
BACKGROUND OF NATURAL RESOURCES GROUP: The Commission's
Natural Resources Group (NRG) responsibilities include preparation of reports of
Nevada's diversions, returns, and consumptive use of Colorado River water. The
NRG provides analysis of Colorado River data including runoff, temperature,
precipitation, snowpack, and climate change impacts. The NRG performs
analysis of the Bureau of Reclamation's models, including the 24-month study,
Colorado River Mid-term Modeling System (CRMMS), and the Colorado River
Simulation System (CRSS).
100 N. City Parkway, Suite 1100, Las Vegas, Nevada 89106-4614 Phone: (725) 246-0436
Fax: (725) 204-7923
http://crc.nv.gov Hydrology and Modeling Analyst October 14, 2024
Colorado River Commission of Nevada The NRG ensures Nevada's compliance with environmental laws, including without
limitation, the Endangered Species Act, National Environmental Protection Act,
Clean Water Act, Environmental Protection Act, the Glen Canyon Protection Act,
and the Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Act. Further, the Commission,
through the NRG, participates in several environmental programs on the river,
including without limitation, the Salinity Control Forum, Lower Colorado River Multi-
Species Conservation Program, Minute 323 Binational Workgroups, and the Glen
Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Program.
The Commission in collaboration with the Southern Nevada Water Authority,
ensures Nevada's Colorado River allocation is used efficiently and consistently with
the water service contracts, federal and state rules and laws and operational
guidelines, including the Boulder Canyon Project Act, Interim Surplus Guidelines,
Drought Contingency Plan and Minutes under the Mexican Water Treaty.
POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Commission is seeking a qualified individual who
is committed to public service and able to successfully complete individual tasks as
well as work well with others from diverse professional backgrounds.
The Hydrology and Modeling Analyst will be responsible for performing analysis
using the Bureau of Reclamation's RiverWare models, including the 24-Month
Study, CRMMS, and CRSS. The Hydrology and Modeling Analyst will forecast
monthly and annual hydropower generation from dams within the Colorado River
Basin using various hydrologic scenarios and reservoir operations. Past months
forecasts will be evaluated to develop improvements in forecasting methods.
The Hydrology and Modeling Analyst will be responsible for Colorado River water
accounting and analysis of factors affecting the Colorado River including
hydrology, drought, climate change, and regulatory requirements stemming from
environmental assessments and impact statements.
The Hydrology and Modeling Analyst on occasion may present information at
Commission meetings or to hydropower customers at their annual meeting.
Duties further include monitoring water permits and water permit applications with
the State Engineer that affect the Commission's Las Vegas Wash Permit.
The Hydrology and Modeling Analyst is expected to have or quickly acquire
adequate working knowledge of the issues affecting the Colorado River, both in the
upper and lower basin, and be able to contribute relevant knowledge and/or
experience for serious consideration. Hydrology and Modeling Analyst September 30, 2024
Colorado River Commission of Nevada EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES: Education and
Experience: Candidate should have at least a bachelor's degree from an
accredited college or university with a major in either earth sciences, geology,
engineering, or environmental studies, preferably with experience in energy,
water, or environmental modeling; or a master's degree or higher from an
accredited college or university in related fields. The preferred candidate will have
experience with data management, modeling, and statistical analysis. The
candidate should also be skilled in oral and written communication and be able to
create, develop and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of
interested and affected parties.
Benefits:
• Health Insurance: medical, dental, life and disability insurance programs
for employees and dependents/family are offered.
• Vacation: Accrual of approximately three weeks of annual leave each
year.
• Sick Leave: Accrual of approximately three weeks of sick leave each year.
• Paid Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employee Retirement
System (PERS).
• Deferred Compensation: The State has a voluntary deferred
compensation program.
APPROXIMATE GROSS Salary: Starting salary depends on education,
experience, knowledge, and abilities of a candidate to fulfill the needs of the
position. Candidates with less experience may be considered with a lower starting
salary with the opportunity for increases over time as the candidate grows in the
position. The salary range for this position is:
Employee/Employer Paid PERS1 $75,000 to $110,000
DEADLINE: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Submit a cover letter and résumé to:
Gina Lee Goodman
Executive Assistant Manager
Colorado River Commission of Nevada
100 North City Parkway, Suite 1100
Las Vegas, Nevada, 89106
E-mails submissions will be accepted and should be sent to: ggoodman@crc.nv.govHydrology and Modeling Analyst September 30, 2024
Colorado River Commission of Nevada Note to Applicant: In your letter of interest please indicate how you heard about the
position. If you heard about this position through a website, please specify which
website.
Posted: October 2024
1 PERS - Public Employees' Retirement System of Nevada

Closing Date/Time: Until recruitment needs are satisfied

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