Senior Hydrologist | Dam Operator Safety TrainingProSidian seeks a Senior Hydrologist for Dam Operator Safety Training: Fundamentals, Inspection, Monitoring & Field Practicum (DOI ) for training on a contract basis generally located across the CONUS - Denver, Colorado across the Western United States Region supporting federal dam safety oversight and training program within the DOI Bureau of Reclamation focused on operational safety and infrastructure resilience.We seek Senior Hydrologist candidates with relevant government and public services sector experience (functional and technical area expertise also ideal) to support professional services engagement for government and public services sector clients such as DOI. This is a contract contingent or contract W-2 (IRS-1099) dam operator safety training position; however, ProSidian reserves the right to convert to a full-time ProSidian employed W-2 position.Job overview: Provide services and support as a senior hydrologist (Department of the Interior (DOI) dam operator training) in the government and public services industry sector focusing on human capital solutions for clients such as Department of the Interior (DOI) | Bureau of Reclamation, Dam Safety Office, Denver Federal Center generally located in CONUS - Denver, Colorado and across the Western United States Region (of country/world).Responsibilities and duties: Senior hydrologist | dam operator safety training: fundamentals, inspection, monitoring & field practicum (DOI )Provides instruction on hydrologic principles and dam operations related to water levels, inflows, and releases. Develops course modules on flood routing, instrumentation data interpretation, and operational safety procedures. Coordinates hydrologic aspects of field training. Translates hydrology into operational decisions—levels, inflows, and safe releases operators manage daily. Teach reservoir operations basics, inflow/outflow monitoring, flood routing concepts; develop practical gate operation scenarios for classroom; advise on instrumentation readings related to hydrology.The role(s) are located in the Western United States Region is at or near CONUS - Denver, Colorado.
Initially identified work site address (subject to change or working remotely): PO Box 25007 Denver, CO QualificationsDesired qualifications for senior hydrologist | dam operator safety training: fundamentals, inspection, monitoring & field practicum (DOI ) (DOI ) candidates:10+ years hydrology/reservoir operations; experience with federal water projects; prior training or exercise design experience.Education / experience requirements / qualificationsBS in Hydrology/Civil/Water Resources; MS preferred; PE/H&H certification desirable.10+ years hydrology/reservoir operations; experience with federal water projects; prior training or exercise design experience.This position aligns with functional and technical requirements in the government and public services sector and senior hydrologist candidates principally support dam operator safety training: fundamentals, inspection, monitoring & field practicum functional area / swim lane / category disciplines.Skills requiredPrimarily focused on management and financial consulting, acquisition and grants management support, and business program and project management services initiatives and aligned with training activities dam operator safety training: fundamentals, inspection, monitoring & field practicum functional area activities.Hydrograph interpretation, basic routing, data QA/QC, SCADA awareness, communication.Competencies requiredOperational judgment, safety emphasis, systems thinking, coaching.Ancillary details of the rolesProvides laminated 'operational checks' flowchart for operators.Due to the sensitive nature of our work, the individuals who will be actively completing work on this contract or reviewing documents related to our operations must either be cleared (Secret Fcl / Top Secret Fcl) or be able to obtain and maintain a clearance. All personnel must possess an active Secret clearance with eligibility for Interim TS/SCI or a full TS/SCI clearance in DISS at the time of proposal submission and maintain it throughout the contract. Compliance with FAR 52.204-2 and DoD security requirements (DD Form 254, DD Form 441, and DoD -M) is mandatory. Employees denied a Top Secret clearance after receiving an Interim TS will be restricted from contract duties, but this does not relieve ProSidian from performance obligations.Standard skills required: Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools. | Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills for effective team management. | Outstanding time management and prioritization abilities to meet project milestones.
| Adaptability to changing project requirements and priorities | Ability to multi-task and pay close attention to detail. | Excellent analytical, organizational and time management skills | Strong communication skills, both oral and written.EEO statement: We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities spanning various disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build, and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients.Full-time regular visa sponsorship: No - we will not support sponsorship, i.e., H-1B or TN visas for this position. U.S. citizenship required - you must be a United States citizenBackground check and drug testing: ProSidian reserves the right to require background checks, including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc.
as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, ProSidian may conduct drug testing for designated positions.Other detailsCoordinates content boundaries with EAP awareness scope; no tabletop exercises.Additional InformationAs a condition of employment, all employees must meet the requirements of their roles: establish, manage, pursue, and achieve annual goals and objectives with documented goals for each of the firm's eight ProSidian global competencies (1 - personal effectiveness | 2 - continuous learning | 3 - leadership | 4 - client service | 5 - business management | 6 - business development | 7 - technical expertise | 8 - innovation & knowledge sharing (thought leadership)) and support all business development and other efforts on behalf of ProSidian.Personal effectiveness – the ability to manage tasks, time, and relationships efficiently, achieving consistent, impactful results.Continuous learning – ongoing pursuit of knowledge, skills, and adaptability to remain relevant, competent, and professionally competitive.Leadership – inspiring, guiding, and motivating others toward shared goals, fostering accountability, collaboration, and strategic organizational success.Client service – delivering responsive, high-quality solutions that address client needs, build trust, and strengthen long-term partnerships.Business management – coordinating people, processes, and resources to achieve strategic objectives, operational efficiency, and sustainable organizational performance.Business development – identifying, pursuing, and securing growth opportunities through strategic relationships, market insight, and innovative solutions.Technical expertise – applying specialized knowledge, analytical skills, and practical experience to solve complex problems with accuracy.Innovation & knowledge sharing (thought leadership) – generating creative solutions, sharing insights, and influencing industry direction through expertise, collaboration, and continuous improvement.Other requirementsBusiness tools – understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word, proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio, and the ability to quickly learn other tools, as necessary.Commitment – to work with intelligent, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the most significant challenges across private, public, and social sectors.Curiosity – the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy and teams that work well together.Humility – exhibits grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have an impact and make a difference.Willingness – to constantly learn, share, and grow and to view the world as their classroom.Benefits and HighlightsProSidian employee benefits and highlights - your health and well-being are crucial to ProSidian. At ProSidian, we invest in our employees to help them maintain their health and achieve work-life balance. We are pleased to offer the employee benefits program, designed to promote your health and personal well-being. Our growing list of benefits currently includes the following for full-time employees:Competitive compensation: the pay range is competitive and includes group health