Hydrologist

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration • Full-time • Multiple Locations • $89.51k - $138.37k / year • 3d ago

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Open: March 12, 2026 — Closes: March 25, 2026

Summary

This position is part of the National Weather Service, Weather Forecast Office (WFO) with vacancies in each listed location. The WFO's hydrologic functions are to mitigate loss of life and property caused by floods and drought, and ensure data is available to emergency management partners, River Forecast Centers, and private sector hydrologists. The incumbent provides expert support to the assigned service area, issues river forecast products, flood warnings, and specialized tools to the public.

Major Duties

As a Hydrologist you will perform the following duties: The working title for this position is Senior Service Hydrologist. Provide technical and administrative oversight for the Weather Forecast Office (WFO) hydrologic service program(s) and service activities in a geographically and/or organizationally complex support area. Develop and modify WFO hydrologic procedures, models, techniques, manuals, and dissemination plans to ensure optimal use of technologies and real-time data. Initiate and maintain liaison activities and cooperative support operations with state emergency management and water resources officials located in one or more state capital areas and a geographically or organizationally diverse group of other offices inside and/or outside the National Weather Service (NWS). Modify and enhance the operational hydrologic procedures and hydrologic training program for all WFO forecasters. NOTE: The duties are at the full performance level of the GS-13; the GS-12 is the developmental leading to such performance.

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