Scientist III – Water/Sewer Hydraulic Modeling Position Available In Gwinnett, Georgia

Scientist III – Water/Sewer Hydraulic Modeling 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars Gwinnett County, GA Class Summary Job Description This position is in the Distribution/Collections Linear Section within the Technical Services Division and is responsible for conducting hydraulic modeling analyses to support our ongoing water and wastewater master planning activities. This position will work closely with our Field Operations and Engineering and Construction Divisions as well as Gwinnett County’s Department of Planning and Development to identify and implement viable improvements and operational strategies identified from hydraulic modeling analysis results.

Typical projects involve:

Maintain and calibrate sewer models Develop and maintain future horizon hydraulic model scenarios Analyze flow monitoring data to confirm data quality to identify areas with excessive inflow and infiltration Generating and executing a variety of hydraulic model scenarios to assess existing problem areas, predict future issues, and develop solutions for planning and design projects Conducting feasibility studies, alternatives analyses, and conceptual design documents for wastewater infrastructure improvement projects This position requires excellent data analysis skills as well as knowledge of water and wastewater infrastructure hydraulics. Good communication skills are needed to coordinate with and support operations staff, engineering staff, and consulting engineers.

Minimum Qualifications:

Doctorate Degree in; OR Master’s Degree in Social or Natural Science and three years of experience. Engineering Degree is preferred. or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. Valid Driver’s License from state of residence.

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills Ability to work effectively as a member of a team Organizational and analytical skills with high attention to detail Familiarity with computer applications including ArcGIS and MS Access as well as water and sewer hydraulic modeling software (WaterGEMS and InfoWorks ICM) Other Job Requirements/Information This job is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule after an initial probationary period and individual approval. Grade The grade for this position is 104. Salary will be dependent on education and experience. Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.

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The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change. Additional Information About Gwinnett County Welcome to Gwinnett County — one of America’s fastest-growing counties for the past 20 years. Our dynamic and exciting county combines the best of big-city living with the comforts of the suburbs. The county’s population in 2000 was about 588,448 and we’ve only continued to grow since then, with the population expected to reach one million by the year 2022. Gwinnett has many advantages, beginning with its location and road system. The county is just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Thanks to this location, 80 percent of the U.S. population is within a two-hour flight. Georgia Highway 316 has been extended to Athens, reducing travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes. Gwinnett’s infrastructure includes more than 2,750 miles of roadways to provide excellent mobility for our residents. The County Administrator and County Attorney are appointed by the Board of Commissioners and serve at its pleasure. To implement the Board’s policy directives, the County Administrator uses a management team consisting of members of his immediate staff and 14 department directors. The 14 departments that make up the executive side are Police Services, Fire and Emergency Services, Corrections, Communications, Support Services, Financial Services, Community Services, Human Resources, Information Technology Services, Law, Planning and Development, Water Resources, Child Advocacy & Juvenile Services, and Transportation. Each department is run by a director who is charged with managing operations in a manner which stresses the County’s values. In addition to the executive side of County government, certain services are provided through Constitutional officers and independent elected officials. These external offices are created by the Georgia Constitution or through state law. In Gwinnett, they include the Sheriff, Tax Commissioner, District Attorney, Solicitor, Probate Court Judge, and Chief Magistrate. Vision Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives! Mission Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.

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We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience. Hiring Process Hiring Process FAQs Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law. Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities may be requested. If you need an accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, contact Human Resources at 770.822.7915 or HREmployeeRelations@GwinnettCounty.com. This email is only for accommodation requests; for questions related to job postings, use jobs@gwinnettcounty.com.