{"data":{"id":199034,"slug":"falthydrologer","type":"job","title":"Field Hydrologist","description":"Do you want a position where you combine technology, measurements, data, and practical fieldwork \u2013 and where your work contributes to society's preparedness? Do you enjoy working outdoors in varying environments and weather conditions, while also appreciating problem-solving and careful work at the computer?\nSMHI is now seeking two Field Hydrologists for the Water Observations group. With us, you will work with observation networks and measurements that form the basis for forecasts, warnings, analyses, and decisions.\nAbout the Position\nAs a field hydrologist, you are an important part of SMHI's work to collect and quality-assure observations of water flow and water level from our hydrological and sea level stations. The work combines office work with extensive fieldwork and suits you if you are both technically interested and enjoy practical work.\nAn important part of the position involves travel related to hydrological field measurements. You can expect approximately 12\u201316 weeks of travel per year. Travel periods can be up to two weeks long. Fieldwork is conducted throughout Sweden and involves outdoor work regardless of season and weather conditions.\nMost of the remaining work time is based in the office and includes, among other things, preparation and follow-up work for field trips, processing and quality assurance of measurement data, review of hydrological observations, maintenance and development of measurement equipment, and participation in development projects and other operational activities.\nIn the field, we use several different types of measuring instruments and techniques. Advanced measurements of water velocity and flow are performed using acoustic instruments based on Doppler technology. We also use video filming from drones and fixed cameras to determine water flows.\nFieldwork takes place in many different types of environments and includes work at small and large watercourses with varying water flows. Work can be performed both from land and from small boats.\nMeasurement sites can be located far from the nearest road and are sometimes reached on foot or by skis. Equipment must then be transported and carried to the measurement site. The terrain can be uneven and work may also involve working in confined or difficult-to-access spaces. Good physical fitness is therefore a requirement. You also need to be able to swim and swim at least 200 meters, as work may involve time in and near watercourses.\nAbout You \/ Your Profile\nWe are seeking someone with higher education in hydrology, civil engineering, natural sciences, or other education and experience that we consider equivalent.\nYou have:\nvery good technical understanding,\npractical skills and manual dexterity,\ngood computer skills and knowledge of Windows and the Office package,\nvery good Swedish language skills in speech and writing,\ngood English language skills in speech and writing,\nB-class driver's license for manual transmission,\ngood physical fitness,\nswimming ability of at least 200 meters.\n\nIt is meritorious if you have:\nbasic knowledge within hydrology,\nexperience with technical measuring instruments,\nexperience with hydrological field measurements using acoustic measurement systems,\nexperience with processing and analysis of hydrological data.\n\nTo thrive in the role, you need to be initiative-taking, self-directed, flexible, and well-organized. You should be prepared to exert yourself when the situation requires it, while working carefully and safely.\nEmployment Form\nThe position is a permanent employment at 100%\nWork Location\nNorrk\u00f6ping\nApplication Deadline\nWelcome to apply by 2026-09-27\n \n \nLearn more about SMHI as a workplace and our offer https:\/\/www.smhi.se\/jobba-pa-smhi\/smhi-som-arbetsplats. SMHI is a Swedish expert authority with a global perspective and a vital mission to foresee changes in weather, water, and climate. With a scientific foundation and through knowledge, research, and services, we contribute to increasing the sustainability of all of society. Every day, around the clock, all year long. SMHI is a civil protection authority and as an employee you may be assigned to the authority in case of war. The employment may involve placement in a security classification. Approved security clearance with record review according to the Security Protection Act (2018:585) is in that case a requirement for employment. Please note that the documents and information you send to SMHI through your application become a public record. This means that all material in the application, including attachments, may need to be disclosed to anyone who requests it if the information is not covered by confidentiality under the Public Access and Secrecy Act. For those with protected personal information, contact the responsible HR specialist for the recruitment. You should not apply digitally, email your application, email personal information, or create an account in our recruitment system. Contact information for the responsible HR specialist can be found at the bottom of the announcement.","language":"sv","is_translated":true,"title_original":"F\u00e4lthydrologer","description_original":"Vill du ha ett arbete d\u00e4r du kombinerar teknik, m\u00e4tningar, data och praktiskt f\u00e4ltarbete \u2013 och d\u00e4r ditt arbete bidrar till samh\u00e4llets beredskap? Trivs du med att arbeta utomhus i varierande milj\u00f6er och v\u00e4der, samtidigt som du uppskattar probleml\u00f6sning och noggrant arbete vid datorn?\nSMHI s\u00f6ker nu tv\u00e5 F\u00e4lthydrologer till gruppen Vattenobservationer. Hos oss f\u00e5r du arbeta med observationsn\u00e4t och med m\u00e4tningar som ligger till grund f\u00f6r prognoser, varningar, analyser och beslut.\nOm tj\u00e4nsten\nSom f\u00e4lthydrolog \u00e4r du en viktig del av SMHI:s arbete med att samla in och kvalitetss\u00e4kra observationer av vattenf\u00f6ring och vattenst\u00e5nd fr\u00e5n v\u00e5ra hydrologiska och havsvattenst\u00e5ndsstationer. Arbetet kombinerar kontorsarbete med omfattande f\u00e4ltarbete och passar dig som b\u00e5de \u00e4r tekniskt intresserad och tycker om att arbeta praktiskt.\nEn viktig del av tj\u00e4nsten \u00e4r resor i samband med hydrologiska f\u00e4ltm\u00e4tningar. Du kan r\u00e4kna med cirka 12\u201316 veckors resande per \u00e5r. Resetillf\u00e4llen kan vara upp till tv\u00e5 veckor l\u00e5nga. F\u00e4ltarbetet genomf\u00f6rs \u00f6ver hela Sverige och inneb\u00e4r arbete utomhus oavsett \u00e5rstid och v\u00e4derf\u00f6rh\u00e5llanden.\nMerparten av den \u00f6vriga arbetstiden \u00e4r f\u00f6rlagd till kontoret och omfattar bland annat, f\u00f6r- och efterarbete inf\u00f6r f\u00e4ltresor, bearbetning och kvalitetss\u00e4kring av m\u00e4tdata, granskning av hydrologiska observationer, underh\u00e5ll och utveckling av m\u00e4tutrustning samt deltagande i utvecklingsprojekt och andra verksamhetsaktiviteter.\nI f\u00e4lt anv\u00e4nder vi flera olika typer av m\u00e4tinstrument och tekniker. Bland annat genomf\u00f6rs avancerade m\u00e4tningar av vattenhastigheter och vattenf\u00f6ring med akustiska instrument baserade p\u00e5 dopplerteknik. Vi anv\u00e4nder \u00e4ven videofilmning fr\u00e5n dr\u00f6nare och fasta kameror f\u00f6r att best\u00e4mma vattenfl\u00f6den.\nF\u00e4ltarbetet sker i m\u00e5nga olika typer av milj\u00f6er och inneb\u00e4r bland annat arbete vid sm\u00e5 och stora vattendrag med varierande vattenf\u00f6ring. Arbetet kan utf\u00f6ras b\u00e5de fr\u00e5n land och fr\u00e5n mindre b\u00e5t.\nM\u00e4tplatserna kan ligga l\u00e5ngt fr\u00e5n n\u00e4rmaste v\u00e4g och n\u00e5s ibland till fots eller med skidor. Utrustning beh\u00f6ver d\u00e5 transporteras och b\u00e4ras till m\u00e4tplatsen. Terr\u00e4ngen kan vara oj\u00e4mn och arbetet kan \u00e4ven inneb\u00e4ra arbete i tr\u00e5nga eller sv\u00e5r\u00e5tkomliga utrymmen. God fysisk f\u00f6rm\u00e5ga \u00e4r d\u00e4rf\u00f6r ett krav. Du beh\u00f6ver ocks\u00e5 vara simkunnig och kunna simma minst 200 meter, eftersom arbetet kan inneb\u00e4ra vistelse i och intill vattendrag.\nOm dig\/din profil\nVi s\u00f6ker dig som har h\u00f6gskoleutbildning inom\u00a0hydrologi, civilingenj\u00f6rsutbildning, naturvetenskap\u00a0eller annan utbildning och erfarenhet som vi bed\u00f6mer likv\u00e4rdig.\nDu har:\nmycket god teknisk f\u00f6rst\u00e5else,\nett praktiskt handlag och \u00e4r h\u00e4ndig,\ngod datorvana och kunskaper i Windows och Office-paketet,\nmycket goda kunskaper i svenska i tal och skrift,\ngoda kunskaper i engelska i tal och skrift,\nB-k\u00f6rkort f\u00f6r manuell v\u00e4xell\u00e5da,\ngod fysisk f\u00f6rm\u00e5ga,\nsimkunnighet motsvarande minst 200 meter.\n\nDet \u00e4r meriterande om du har:\ngrundl\u00e4ggande kunskaper inom hydrologi,\nerfarenhet av tekniska m\u00e4tinstrument,\nerfarenhet av hydrologiska f\u00e4ltm\u00e4tningar med akustiska m\u00e4tsystem,\nerfarenhet av bearbetning och analys av hydrologiska data.\n\nF\u00f6r att trivas i rollen beh\u00f6ver du vara\u00a0initiativtagande, sj\u00e4lvg\u00e5ende, flexibel och strukturerad. Du ska vara beredd att kraftsamla n\u00e4r situationen kr\u00e4ver det, samtidigt som du arbetar noggrant och s\u00e4kert.\nAnst\u00e4llningsform\nTj\u00e4nsten \u00e4r en tillsvidareanst\u00e4llning p\u00e5 100%\nPlaceringsort\nNorrk\u00f6ping\nSista ans\u00f6kningsdag\nV\u00e4lkommen med din ans\u00f6kan senast 2026-09-27\n\u00a0\n\u00a0\nL\u00e4s mer om SMHI som arbetsplats och om v\u00e5rt erbjudande https:\/\/www.smhi.se\/jobba-pa-smhi\/smhi-som-arbetsplats.SMHI \u00e4r en svensk expertmyndighet med globalt perspektiv och en livsviktig uppgift i att f\u00f6rutse f\u00f6r\u00e4ndringar i v\u00e4der, vatten och klimat. Med vetenskaplig grund och genom kunskap, forskning och tj\u00e4nster bidrar vi till att \u00f6ka hela samh\u00e4llets h\u00e5llbarhet. Varje dag, dygnet runt, \u00e5ret om.SMHI \u00e4r en beredskapsmyndighet och som anst\u00e4lld kan du komma att krigsplaceras vid myndigheten.Anst\u00e4llningen kan komma att inneb\u00e4ra placering i s\u00e4kerhetsklass. Godk\u00e4nd s\u00e4kerhetspr\u00f6vning med registerkontroll enligt s\u00e4kerhetsskyddslagen (2018:585) \u00e4r i s\u00e5 fall f\u00f6ruts\u00e4ttningar f\u00f6r anst\u00e4llning.T\u00e4nk p\u00e5 att de handlingar och uppgifter du skickar till SMHI genom din ans\u00f6kan blir en allm\u00e4n handling. Detta betyder att allt material i ans\u00f6kan, inklusive bilagor, kan beh\u00f6va l\u00e4mnas ut till den som beg\u00e4r det om uppgifterna inte omfattas av sekretess enligt offentlighets- och sekretesslagen.F\u00f6r dig med skyddade personuppgifter, kontakta ansvarig HR specialist f\u00f6r rekryteringen. Du ska inte ans\u00f6ka digitalt, maila din ans\u00f6kan, maila personuppgifter eller skapa ett konto i v\u00e5rt rekryteringssystem. 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