Lso Eng 3

Posting Title- LSO ENG 3 - Hydrometric Supervisor- Position Classification- Licensed Sc Off Engineer 3- Union- PEA- Location- Multiple Locations, BC CA
- Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA (Primary)- Salary Range- $68,008.54 - $85,592.73 annually- Close Date- 1/25/2023- Job Type- Regular Full Time- Temporary End Date- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Env & Climate Change Strategy- Ministry Branch / Division- Environmental Monitoring and Analysis Branch/Environmental Protection Division- Job Summary**An excellent senior opportunity for a dedicated professional**

Within EMAB, the **Environmental and Climate Monitoring Section (ECMS)** is responsible for the province-wide delivery of the air, surface water, groundwater, snow, and water quality monitoring networks. The section oversees program management, the provision of expert leadership; monitoring equipment procurement, installation, operation and maintenance; data collection, quality assurance, publication, trend analysis and reporting. The section co-manages the federal-provincial hydrometric network, delivers the provincial hydrometric program, and publishes operational standards and analytical products (i.e., Streamflow Inventory Reports). Through the sharing of environmental information, the section provides data science analytics to inform ministry policy, standards development, environmental monitoring approaches and support for science-based resource management decisions.
- Under the guidance and general direction of the Unit Head, and working with a high degree of independence, the Hydrometrics Supervisor oversees the federal and provincial hydrometric network operations and functions as a senior field-based expert. The position develops operational plans, policies, procedures, processes and best practices; conceptualizes and promotes science-based strategies; identifies and resolves issues; and advises, educates and trains provincial/regional staff in hydrometry, hydrology, hydraulics and other related activities.**Job Requirements**:
**Education**:

- A Bachelor’s degree in Natural Sciences, Earth Sciences, Civil or Water Resources Engineering with emphasis in hydrology, hydrotechnical engineering or fluvial geomorphology or in a similar acceptable water or natural resource field such as those stated above**; AND** 5 years related experience with Hydrometric networks.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Must be registered, or immediately eligible for registration, as a Professional Engineer with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of the Province of British Columbia; or Professional Agrologist with the BC Institute of Agrologists.

**Experience**:

- Experience planning, organizing and leading or overseeing, field-based hydrologic and hydrometric assessments.
- Experience with hydrometric networks, software programs and associated technology, and equipment associated with hydrometric data collection, processing (e.g., Aquatic Informatics, Aquarius software), analysis and assessment as well as standard computer programs (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite) and spatial analysis software.
- Experience establishing collaborative working relationships with senior officials, industry professionals, community leaders, First Nations, and others.
- Experience, or involvement in, negotiating and administering complex contracts and/or multijurisdictional agreements.
- Experience supervising staff and leading teams in complex projects and field-based operational activities.

**Provisos**:

- Possession of a valid BC driver’s licence in good standing.
- May conduct field work that may include travel to remote areas by vehicle, boat, air or foot, occasional overnight and outdoor work in all weather conditions.
- Fieldwork typically involves carrying moderately heavy equipment and supplies in difficult terrain, on a regular basis, while meeting WorkSafeBC standards.

**About this Position**:
This position is also posted as a STO under REQ 95446.
An eligibility list may be established.
This position is located in Victoria, other Ministry of Env & Climate Change Strategy office locations may be considered.

**Working for the BC Public Service**:
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