JOB SUMMARY: This position is with the National Water and Climate Center (NWCC), Water and Climate Services (WCS) Team, located in Portland, Oregon within the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Serves as a hydrologist within the Water & Climate Monitoring (WCM) Branch at the NWCC. This role provides leadership for remote data collection of snowpack, precipitation & climate data for the Snow Survey & Water Supply Forecasting Program (SSWSF). MAJOR DUTIES: Assists research and development efforts of new sensor and telemetry technology as well as coordinates with SSWSF staff to implement new technology into the SNOTEL and SCAN data systems to meet customer needs and higher efficiency standards. Coordinates procurement processes for centralized purchasing of SNOTEL and SCAN equipment, including gathering contracting requirement documentation, communicating with vendors, and tracking inventory and shipments to ensure equipment is available for installation at remote sites. Provides guidance and assistance with automated and manual snowpack measurements, weather station network design, and climate sensor installation and maintenance procedures. Prepares and presents professional materials and/or training courses involving snowpack monitoring, safe field operation protocol, and weather station installation and maintenance. Assists with developing standards and specifications for data collection, sensor calibration, and data quality control and analyses. Assists with the implementation of the SSWSF Strategic Plan for long-term data collection and network management to ensure high quality data measurements and water supply analyses to meet the needs of internal and external customers. Makes technical and scientific recommendations for the Snow Survey Program. Participates in agency working groups to address technical, data, reporting, and/or scientific concerns. Exercises considerable initiative and resourcefulness in carrying out related assignments to completion. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.