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About the Role

The Research Associate Program at GBI, in cooperation with the National Park Service at Golden Gate National Recreation Area, is recruiting one (1) Physical Scientist/Hydrologist to support complex hydrologic monitoring, analysis, and restoration work across creek, wetland, and watershed systems. This role involves leading field investigations, managing environmental datasets, applying advanced analytical techniques, and developing technical documentation to inform resource management decisions.

Responsibilities

Lead hydrologic and geomorphic field investigations supporting stream and wetland restoration planning and assessment.
Plan, coordinate, and conduct ground and surface water monitoring activities at creek and wetland sites.
Install, adjust, and maintain hydrologic monitoring stations, instruments, and sampling infrastructure.
Collect and post-process streamflow data to quantify discharge, water surface elevation, velocity, and rating-curve development.
Conduct field topographic surveys using standard surveying gear and methodologies.
Operate, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot advanced hydrologic and water-quality monitoring equipment, sensors, data loggers, and telemetry systems.
Use and maintain survey gear including optical levels, GNSS, total station, 3D scanners to establish or verify station datums and collect field data to evaluate geomorphic change.
Develop and refine monitoring methods to address dynamic field conditions and evolving data needs.
Manage, validate, manipulate, and analyze large, complex hydrologic and environmental datasets using specialized analytical software and databases.
Conduct QA/QC reviews of groundwater, surface water, precipitation, and water-quality records.
Maintain thorough, detailed field and laboratory documentation.
Create maps, graphs, visualizations, and other imagery for scientific reports and presentations.
Follow standard protocols for hydrologic and water-quality data collection, applying best practices in documentation and quality assurance.
Analyze hydrologic and related physical data for inconsistencies, gaps, or anomalous conditions and develop corrective approaches.
Contribute to updates of standard operating procedures based on field observations and lessons learned.
Prepare and assist in writing technical reports describing sampling methods, analyses, and scientific findings.
Respond to information requests related to hydrologic and water-quality programs, providing accurate technical insight.
Communicate complex water-resource concepts to technical and non-technical audiences verbally and in writing.
Collaborate with multi-park networks, field staff, interdisciplinary teams, volunteers, and interns.
Participate in meetings to convey program results, logistical considerations, safety protocols, and data needs.
Plan and prioritize complex field monitoring schedules considering tidal conditions, flows, seasonal constraints, and safety considerations.
Evaluate monitoring progress, recommending adjustments to meet program goals.
Track equipment inventories, research and recommend instrumentation purchases, and oversee related budget needs.

Requirements

At least one year of experience conducting hydrologic or physical science monitoring and data collection in field settings.
Experience operating and maintaining instruments such as groundwater loggers, stream gauges, water-quality sondes, and associated telemetry systems.
Experience analyzing hydrologic, hydrometric, and water-quality datasets.
Experience preparing scientific reports, maps, graphs, and other technical communication materials.
Experience applying hydrologic principles to evaluate impacts of restoration activities or land-use changes on aquatic resources.
Experience using GIS and GNSS software and technology to collect spatial data and create and maintain geospatial databases.
Experience with geodatabase design and an understanding of geographic coordinate systems, projections and transformations.
Must provide a valid driver’s license and possess a clean driving record.
Successful applicants must complete a Department of Interior (DOI) Background Investigation (BI) or submit paperwork to the National Park Service human resources indicating an active and fully adjudicated BI has already been completed prior to beginning position.

Skills

Hydrologic monitoring
Geomorphic field investigations
Ground and surface water monitoring
Hydrologic monitoring station installation and maintenance
Streamflow data collection and processing
Topographic surveying
Hydrologic and water-quality equipment operation and maintenance
Data analysis
Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC)
Scientific reporting
GIS
GNSS
Geodatabase design
Geographic coordinate systems, projections and transformations
Land survey equipment operation (preferred)

Location

San Francisco, CA 94102

Work Type

Seasonal
Full-time
4/10 schedule

Experience Level

At least one year of experience

Salary/Compensations

$37.00 - $37.00 Hourly

Benefits

Company-paid comprehensive medical, dental (with option to upgrade in coverage), and vision insurance premiums
$25,000 Basic Life & AD&D insurance at no cost
Sick Leave and holidays
Access to Pro Deals

About the Company

The Research Associate Program at GBI, in cooperation with the National Park Service at Golden Gate National Recreation Area, supports complex hydrologic monitoring, analysis, and restoration work.
Golden Gate National Recreation Area encompasses over 80,000 acres of diverse landscapes, including coastal beaches, redwood forests, wetlands, historic military sites, and iconic landmarks such as the Golden Gate Bridge.
The area offers abundant opportunities for hiking, biking, wildlife viewing, paddling, and exploring the vibrant cultural attractions of San Francisco and surrounding communities.