Rio Grande Manager & Freshwater Lead Specialist

Overview

Rio Grande Manager & Freshwater Lead Specialist

Responsibilities

Provide tech advice & oversight on agricultural water mgmt., groundwater hydrology, water reserves & climate change planning to the Rio Grande binational river basin program. Work w. local partners, scientists & researchers on water conservation issues. Build interactive maps in ArcGIS. 

Salary: The expected compensation range for this position is $98,000 - $140,900.

Qualifications

• Master’s in Hydrologic Science/Eng. or related field.
• 5 yrs exp working on agricultural water mgmt. & groundwater hydrology for large conservation org.
• Exp must include hydrological modeling & climate scenario planning modeling. ArcGIS & spatial mapping exp req. 
• Identifies and aligns with WWF’s core values: 
  • COURAGE – We demonstrate courage through our actions, we work for change where it’s needed, and we inspire people and institutions to tackle the greatest threats to nature and the future of the planet, which is our home.
  • INTEGRITY – We live the principles we call on others to meet. We act with integrity, accountability and transparency, and we rely on facts and science to guide us and to ensure that we learn and evolve.
  • RESPECT – We honor the voices and knowledge of people and communities that we serve, and we work to secure their rights to a sustainable future.
  • COLLABORATION – We deliver impact at the scale of the challenges we face through the power of collective action and innovation.

Apply: www.worldwildlife.org/about/careers

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