Responsibilities
Duties of the Hydrologist selected will include the following:
- Support daily and seasonal hydrologic forecasting operations.
- Apply and enhance the HEFS framework for producing, evaluating, and improving probabilistic hydrologic forecasts.
- Advance FIRO initiatives, including model development, system integration, and testing strategies that inform reservoir operations.
- Conduct data analysis of hydrologic, meteorological, and climatological datasets, including evaluating uncertainty and forecast skill.
- Collaborate with NWS forecasters, NOAA researchers, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Bureau of Reclamation, and regional water managers.
- Document methodologies and results, producing technical reports, peer-reviewed publications, and stakeholder-ready products.
- Present findings at professional meetings, technical workshops, and interagency forums.
- Support the integration of research outcomes into operational workflows, ensuring effective science-to-operations transfer.
Qualifications
The Hydrologist selected should have the following:
- Bachelor’s degree in Hydrology, Civil/Environmental Engineering, Atmospheric Science, or a related field.
- 1+ years of experience in hydrologic modeling, water resources forecasting, or related applied research.
- Knowledge of statistical and ensemble forecasting methods.
- Proficiency with data analysis tools (e.g., Python, R, MATLAB, or similar).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team and engage with diverse stakeholders.
The Ideal Hydrologist selected will have the following:
- Master’s or Ph.D. in Hydrology, Water Resources, or related discipline.
- Experience with NOAA/NWS operational forecasting systems or similar federal water management programs.
- Familiarity with HEFS, FIRO, or other ensemble prediction frameworks.
- Experience working with large environmental datasets, geospatial analysis, and database management.
- Knowledge of reservoir operations, water management policy, or climate impacts on hydrology.
Salary range: $72,000.00 – $120,000.00 /Yr.
