Supervisory Hydrologist

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration • Anchorage, Alaska • $162.37k - $191.90k / year • 5h ago

JOB SUMMARY: This position is located in the Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Weather Service (NWS), River Forecast Center (RFC), with one vacancy in Anchorage, Alaska. This position is also announced under vacancy number NWS-AR-25-12606217 ST, which is open to Status Candidates. You must apply to both announcements if you want to be considered for both. MAJOR DUTIES: As a Supervisory Hydrologist, you will perform the following duties: The working title of this position is Hydrologist in Charge. As a Hydrologist in Charge, the incumbent will serve as senior manager for hydrologic forecast operations and services within a River Forecast Center (RFC) area of responsibility. Must be able to lead and direct the resolution of major hydrologic/hydrometeorological issues. Responsible for resolving a multitude of problems associated with technical procedures and systems. Provide technical oversight for the content of hydrologic services provided to the public in the RFC area of responsibility. Lead River Forecast Center (RFC) staff in achieving National Weather Service (NWS) goals and objectives. Involved in the many cooperative efforts with other National Weather Service (NWS) offices as well as water management and hydrologic-oriented agencies outside the NWS. Manages the RFC involvement in these areas and provides overall direction of the staff effort given to maintaining and improving a variety of RFC services to WFOs and outside authorities and agencies. Provides supervision for the entire RFC staff and is the most knowledgeable person on overall operations of the center. Interact on a frequent basis with the Meteorologists In Charge (MIC) at WFOs in the River Forecast Center (RFC) area to maintain and improve support to Weather Forecast Office (WFO) operations and to enhance the operational application of RFC products in each WFO. This includes management of the regional water resources program for Alaska and Pacific Regions. Lead efforts to optimize the exchange of data and the cooperative support between the RFC and water management agencies. For further details on the duties, responsibilities, and expectations for the position, please contact Nicole Kinsman, Deputy Regional Director, Alaska Region - National Weather Service at nicole.kinsman@noaa.gov. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.