
GEOMORPHOLOGIST/ QUANTITATIVE PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHER/STRONG GEOLOGY BACKGROUND	2008-08-27
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Plans, designs and monitors channel and wetland restoration/creation efforts. Assignments include identifying sources of sediment or channel instability; then, recommending approaches and means to implement restoration. Rigorous training in fluvial geomorphology, sedimentology, and/or sediment transport sought. Facility with environmental-impact, water-quality, water-rights, and wetlands regulations will be expected and will develop as part of this position. Basic GIS skills are required; advance skills are helpful.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience Strong geologic background and familiarity with standard hydrologic and water-quality databases are highly desirable, as experience in quantifying surface/ground water exchange. Experience with quantitative aerial-photograph interpretation/remote sensing a plus. We expect that the successful candidate will have excellent written and oral communication skills, with a penchant for educating knowledgeable non-geomorphologists. 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. This position requires a minimum of 3 years of professional experience, plus evidence of research and publication potential. It can also filled at a much more senior level. All positions involve substantial habitat-protection work; hence, an affinity for complex and multi-disciplinary efforts is essential. Compensation commensurate with background and responsibilities. Excellent benefits.
How to Apply This position is expected to be full-time at our Berkeley office. A record of providing geomporphic hydrologic or water-quality support for fisheries or aquatic-habitat management is desirable and is a convincing way of demonstrating this affinity. Serious candidates should submit their resume and cover letter to Barry Hecht at personnel@balancehydro.com or by fax at (510) 704-1001.
Physical and Environmental Conditions Performance of duties and tasks uses standard office equipment, including extensive work at computer terminals.

Habitat-Restoration Design Geoscientist	2008-02-01
Balance Hydrologics, a 30-person firm based in Berkeley, seeks an Engineering Geologist or Geotechnical Engineer seeking to focus their practice on habitat evaluation and restoration. Challenges include channel and coastal stabilization, recharge augmentation, seepage control and construction de-watering, fish passage, and diverse habitat-management and -mitigation planning questions. Applicant should be interested in interdisciplinary projects and in publishing their work. This position can be filled at staff, project, or more senior level, at either our Berkeley or Auburn offices.
Physical and Environmental Conditions Performance of duties and tasks uses standard office equipment, including extensive work at computer terminals.
How to Apply This position is expected to be full-time, or near full-time at either our Berkeley or Auburn office. Serious candidates should submit their resume and cover letter to David Shaw, PG. at personnel@balancehydro.com or by fax at (510) 704-1001.
Contact Info Dave Shaw, PG at dshaw@balancehydro.com, or Leslie Mack, Personnel Manager, at personnel@balancehydro.com