Hydrologist Project Manager

Chloeta is seeking a Hydrologist Project Manager in Ashville, OH, to lead hydrologic and watershed management projects for a federal agency. Responsibilities include project planning, analysis, design, and implementation, ensuring compliance and technical accuracy. The position is full-time with supervisory responsibilities and requires travel up to 75%. A Master's degree and 5 years of experience in hydrology or related fields are required. The role is hybrid, requiring at least 2 days onsite.
Job Summary

The Hydrologist Project Manager serves as a subject matter expert and program lead for hydrologic and watershed management projects supporting a federal agency in disaster recovery, restoration, and resiliency efforts. This role oversees planning, analysis, design, and implementation of complex hydrologic projects, ensuring technical accuracy, regulatory compliance, and alignment with Forest management objectives.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes

Job Classification: Full-Time

Duty Station: Ashville, NC (Hybrid, 2 days minimum onsite)

Travel: Travel up to 75% (Travel required throughout the National Forests in North Carolina)

Duration: This role is anticipated to last 6 months, with the possibility of extension pending contact options.

Duties/Responsibilities

Serve as technical lead and subject matter expert on hydrologic and watershed projects

Plan, manage, and oversee watershed improvement and restoration projects

Conduct and review hydrologic, geomorphic, soils, and geologic analyses

Prepare and review technical reports, studies, and environmental documentation

Ensure all plans and deliverables are technically sound and regulatory compliant

Coordinate with federal, state, and local partners to integrate project data and plans

Lead project planning, design, and implementation activities

Provide technical guidance on water quality, stream restoration, and watershed management

Analyze project impacts and provide recommendations for corrective actions

Support development of long- and short-range watershed management programs

Interpret and implement policies, regulations, and program directives

Provide recommendations to support Forest Plan alignment and compliance

Participate in public meetings and stakeholder coordination efforts

Support responses to technical inquiries, including regulatory and congressional requests

Maintain project records, GIS data, and technical documentation

Lead coordination meetings and provide regular project updates to leadership

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Required Skills/Abilities

Required: Advanced knowledge of hydrology, watershed management, and stream restoration principles

Required: Ability to lead complex technical projects and perform high-level environmental analysis

Required: Strong understanding of environmental regulations and compliance processes

Required: Excellent technical writing, analytical, and communication skills

Preferred: Experience managing watershed or hydrologic programs for federal land management agencies

Preferred: Expertise in stream rehabilitation, riparian restoration, and water quality management

Preferred: Experience integrating multi-disciplinary environmental data and planning efforts

Preferred: Experience with GIS tools and hydrologic modeling or data analysis

Education and Experience

Required: Master's degree in Hydrology, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Required: Minimum 5 years of technical experience in hydrology and watershed management

Required: Experience in hydrologic analysis, restoration planning, and environmental compliance

Preferred: Experience in the Southern Appalachian region or similar ecosystems

Preferred: Experience managing large-scale or multi-disciplinary watershed projects

Physical Requirements

Ability to conduct field visits in streams, watersheds, and rugged terrain

Ability to stand, walk, and work outdoors for extended periods (up to 8 hours/day)

Ability to work in extreme weather, noise, dust, and field conditions

Ability to travel frequently to project sites and meetings

Benefits

Eligible employees receive the following benefits:

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

MDLIVE

Benefit Hub

Paid Annual Leave/PTO

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

401(k)

Basic Life

Voluntary Life Insurance

Accident Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Pre-employment Requirements

Due to the nature of Chloeta's services, this position is contingent upon completing with a satisfactory outcome some or all of the following pre-employment background screenings: government security clearance, federal and state criminal background checks, drug test (urinalysis), Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) review, educational history, employment history, and/or credit check. In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), pre-employment background screenings will require the employee's written authorization and will occur after acceptance of an offer of employment and prior to commencing work. Additionally, employees are required to complete the federal I-9/E-Verify process.

Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy

Employees may be subject to undergoing additional drug screens and/or alcohol testing at any time during the period of employment, including without prior notice.

EEO Statement

Chloeta provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

About Chloeta

Chloeta is a Native American owned enterprise providing a diverse range of engineering, scientific, and technical solutions to support military, energy, homeland security, emergency preparedness, and critical infrastructure requirements.