Remote Hydrology Assistant

The Hydrology Assistant position at Conservation Legacy is an AmeriCorps role focused on managing and protecting streamflows in wild and scenic rivers. It requires conducting analyses of hydrologic data to assess water quantity trends and climate impacts. The position lasts 52 weeks, offers a living allowance, education award, and other benefits. It is based in Fort Collins, Colorado, and is not a remote position.
POSITION DETAILS Position Title: Hydrology Assistant - AmeriCorps Conservation Legacy Program: Stewards Individual Placements Site Location: Water Resources Division, Fort Collins, Colorado Can this position be fully remote : No Number of positions available : 1 TERMS OF SERVICE Duration : 52 Weeks (not flexible) Flexible Start Date : Yes Start Date : 05/19/2025 End Date : 05/18/2026 AmeriCorps Slot Classification : 1700 Hour BENEFITS - Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $7,395.00 upon successful completion of position. - Living Allowance of $665.00 per week. - Relocation Allowance of $400.00 distributed as a one-time lump sum. - Student Loan Forbearance if applicable (administered by MyAmeriCorps, directly). - Student Loan Interest Payments if applicable (administered through MyAmeriCorps, directly). - For 52-week-long positions only: - Healthcare Coverage - Childcare Coverage APPLICATION TIMELINE The position will close after receiving 75 applications, or at 11:59 p.m. EST on Sunday, 19 January, 2025, whichever occurs first. The review of applications will begin after Sunday, 19 January, 2025. PURPOSE This Hydrology Assistant is an AmeriCorps position that will help the Wild and Scenic River program better manage and protect streamflows in our wild and scenic rivers by advancing our knowledge of river condition and projected climate impacts. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES The Wild and Scenic Rivers (WSR) Act of 1968 is a landmark law to preserve select free-flowing rivers and their immediate environments as a complement to dam building and other construction. The Act provides access to free-flowing rivers with outstanding natural, cultural, and recreational values for the enjoyment of present and future generations and protects and enhances their water quality and values. Rivers are designated by Congress or by the Secretary of the Interior. NPS has responsibilities for 64 of the 226 rivers in the National WSR System, both within and outside of parks. The NPS WSR Program works to protect and enhance the special character of designated WSRs in collaboration with parks, other Federal and State agencies, communities, and nonprofit partners, as well as the Interagency WSR Coordinating Council (IWSRCC). The WSR Act explicitly recognizes the importance of instream flow protection to accomplish the purposes of WSR designation. In this position, the member will help support the WSR program by conducting an inventory of flow protection needs and strategies for WSRs managed by NPS. Even in relatively intact and undeveloped watersheds such as those containing WSRs, the combined effects of climate change, water diversions, and land use changes all threaten natural hydrologic processes that support healthy ecosystems. The member will identify rivers that might be most threatened under a warming climate and future water development by preforming analysis of historical hydrologic data to assess water quantity trends and evaluate projected climate-related changes in streamflow. KEYWORDS : Wild and Scenic River DELIVERABLES Other products will be identified at the onset of the project and be tailored to the SIP’s strengths and interests. QUALIFICATIONS - United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien. - Has received a high school diploma or equivalency certificate; or has not dropped out of secondary school to enroll as an AmeriCorps participant and agrees to obtain a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to using the education award. - Prior to starting the position, agrees to provide information to establish eligibility and to complete a National Service Criminal History Check for the employer of record, Conservation Legacy, and a separate government security background check for the NPS site location. - The applicant must be available to participate for 52 Weeks in order to be considered and participate. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Desired qualifications include the following: currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Hydrology, Geology, Geography, Watershed Science, Environmental Science, Engineering or related fi