Balance Hydrologics

Careers

We are always looking for talented individuals to add to the Balance team. Even if you do not see a job in your field of interest, feel free to submit a résumé to Balance Hydrologics via email at lmack@balancehydro.com or via fax at (510) 704-1001, or even by mail at 800 Bancroft Way, Suite 101, Berkeley, CA, 94710-2227. We invite phone inquiries, but encourage that applicants first transmit an initial letter of interest and a résumé.

To apply, please send résumé and cover letter outlining qualifications to the attention of Leslie Mack at lmack@balancehydro.com or fax us at (510) 704-1001. For more information about Balance Hydrologics, Inc., visit balancehydro.com.

Balance Hydrologics is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.


Administrative Assistant II	3/29/13
Performs a variety of highly responsible administrative, secretarial, and operations support functions of a wide and complex nature. Employees in this classification receive limited supervision from an executive/senior administrator within a broad framework of policies and procedures. This position requires advanced abilities and skills in written and oral communication, initiative, organization, problem solving, and independent judgment. Essential Duties and Responsibilities The essential duties and responsibilities of this position consist of three parts: 65% Administrative, 15% Accounting support and 20% Marketing support.
Physical and Environmental Conditions Performance of duties and tasks uses standard office equipment, including work at computer terminals. You will be required to use step stools and carry records and files. You will be required to walk up and down stairs. You will be required to work in cramped filing spaces. You must be able to lift and carry 25 lbs. You will be required to stand for prolonged periods of time while, copying, scanning and/or binding documents. You will be required to bend, reach and pull while filing, preparing documents for mailing, archiving documents, etc.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience The individual chosen for this position must: • Communicate effectively; • Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions; • Assess situations to determine importance, urgency and risks; • Set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track details/data/information/activities. It is essential that the selected candidate possess the following: • Database creation and management experience • Demonstrated written and oral communication skills. • Form creation and management with MS Word and Acrobat • Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat and Illustrator • Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint • Knowledge of MS Access and MS Project are a plus. Experience: • 3-5 years of increasingly responsible administrative support - preferably with a consulting or engineering firm • 1-3 years of experience in a support role in accounts payable/receivable and/or • 1-3 years of experience in a support role in marketing or design. Minimum qualifications: Bachelors degree in Business, Accounting or Marketing or high school graduate with equivalent work experience (4+ years experience in one of the above outlined career paths) Clean driving record with current CA DL and regular access to fully insured vehicle.
Contact Info To apply for this position, please send resume and cover letter (with salary history) to lmack@balancehydro.com

Geomorphologist / Quantitative Physical Geographer	03/26/13

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Balance Hydrologics, Inc.® is Seeking a Full-time Geomorphologist / Quantitative Physical Geographer with a Strong Restoration Design Background The applicant will have a demonstrated practice in planning, designing and monitoring channel and wetland restoration/creation efforts. Assignments will include working with clients to identify restoration opportunities, or responding to identified opportunities within the full spectrum of problems and circumstances that characterize our nations’ rivers and streams. You will work closely with our clients and Balance’s team to develop site-specific restoration or enhancement concepts, and then diligently to take concepts to full-scale construction documents working within our design development environment. Rigorous training in fluvial geomorphology, sedimentology, and sediment transport is sought. Facility with environmental impact, water-quality, water-rights, common agency mandated environmental design standards and wetlands regulations will be expected and will develop as part of this position. Experience with quantitative aerial-photograph interpretation/remote sensing is a plus, as is quantitative means to estimate surface/ground water exchange. All positions involve substantial habitat-protection work; hence, an affinity for complex and multidisciplinary efforts is essential. Compensation is commensurate with background and responsibilities. We offer an excellent suite of benefits.
Qualifications and Experience We expect that the successful candidate will have excellent written and oral communication, and meeting facilitation skills, with a penchant for educating knowledgeable non-geomorphologists about our unique orientation and skill set. This person will have a record of community service, preferably using their scientific skills, and will have evidence of successful and sustained accomplishment as part of a group. Demonstrated affinity for storm-related field work required, as is the ability to develop and present proactive approaches at meetings and hearings. Most projects involve substantial work with biological and land-planning specialists who work with other firms or entities, much of it in the field. This position requires a minimum of 5 years of demonstrated professional experience and practice, plus evidence of research and publication potential. It can also be filled at a much more senior level. Geological background and eligibility for California geological registration is a definite plus.
Contact Info To apply, please send cover letter and resume to the attention of Mr. Barry Hecht via email – personnel@balancehydro.com. Balance Hydrologics, Inc.® is an equal-opportunity employer.