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Hydrologist: The Bay Institute
USD 75k-75k / year
Posted on Nov 4, 2026
Hydrologist: The Bay Institute
REPORTS TO: Program Director: the Bay Institute
OFFICE LOCATION: Corporate HQ, 55 Francisco St. #330, San Francisco CA 94133
Founded in 1981, the Bay Institute (TBI) is the policy, research and advocacy arm of Bay.org. TBI’s scientists and policy experts work to protect the San Francisco Bay estuary’s unique fish and wildlife species; restore the habitats and processes that support a healthy ecosystem; promote sustainable water and land management practices; and measure how well the ecosystem – and management efforts to protect it – is doing. To achieve these goals, TBI conducts technical analyses; engages in regulatory, legislative and voluntary decision-making processes; and educates media, decision-makers and the public on key issues.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for providing hydrological and geomorphologic data for TBI projects
- Assists in developing agency’s water management policies and positions.
- Participates in selected CALFED activities and meetings
- Monitors the operations of SW, CVP and other major water divertors to gauge whether they are operated in an environmentally friendly way.
- Makes specific, periodic reports to TBI staff and Board regarding these monitoring activities
- Under direction of the Program Director, participates in the identification and evaluation of ecosystem restoration opportunities
QUALIFICATIONS, KEY SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE DESIRED
- Education and background in hydrology of California, hydrodynamics of San Francisco Bay-Delta;
- Knowledge of geomorphology
- Understanding of California water and environmental management issues
- Comprehensive experience in research analysis and organizing on environmental issues
- Ability to communicate technical and scientific material to diverse audiences
- Able to present findings and recommendations in a concise and meaningful manner
- Ability to demonstrate and create empathy with staff, board members and colleague
HOURS & COMPENSATION
- Salary: $75,000 per annum plus Benefits per Employee Handbook
- Work Hours: Mon. – Fri. 9AM to 5 PM
- Location: 55 Francisco Street, Suite 330, San Francisco, California
- You may be required to attend meetings in Sacramento, the San Joaquin Valley and the Bay Area, as needed.
- There may be nights and weekend events that may require your attendance.
BENEFITS
- Health benefits following 60 days of employment. We provide Health, Dental, Vision and Life/Long Term Disability coverage.
- A 403 (b) Savings Plan (employee contributed) is available from first day of employment.
- A company cellphone and laptop will be provided.
- $215 per month allotment for transit or a parking pass is included (allowances are subject to payroll tax)
Bay.org, is a 501c3 non-profit environmental conservation organization with multiple branches including the Smithsonian affiliated Aquarium of the Bay, the Bay Model, the Bay Institute, Bay Academy, Eco Expeditions and Studio Aqua are unified under one mission to protect, restore, and inspire conservation of San Francisco Bay and its watershed, from the Sierra to the Sea.