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The position is located in Sacramento and will integrate with the CA Department of Water Resources (DWR) Hydrology and Flood Operations Branch and the National Weather Service (NWS) California Nevada River Forecast Center (CNRFC) to foster a Research and Operations Partnership (RAOP) with CW3E and associated institutions and agencies.
Job Responsibility:
Integrate with the CA Department of Water Resources (DWR) Hydrology and Flood Operations Branch and the National Weather Service (NWS) California Nevada River Forecast Center (CNRFC) to foster a Research and Operations Partnership (RAOP)
Work alongside DWR and CNRFC hydrologic forecasting teams
Learn and participate in the issuance and communication of short-, medium, and long-range river forecast information to help support statewide emergency response and water and reservoir management decision-makers
Develop expertise in the generation of hydrologic ensemble forecasts and hindcasts to support Forecast Informed Reservoir Operations (FIRO) projects and CW3E research
Help maintain and enhance hydrologic prediction systems on CW3E’s IT infrastructure that serve as a testbed for various research and development (R&D) and research to operations (R2O) activities
Engage in CW3E research and act as a two-way conduit for research, advancements, and operational gaps and opportunities to the benefit of DWR, CNRFC, and CW3E
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Meteorology or a related area and/or equivalent experience or training
Thorough knowledge of research function
In-depth knowledge and rich experience in large-scale land surface hydrologic modeling over the Western US, including model development/improvement, large-scale implementation, validation, and analysis
Thorough skills associated with statistical analysis and systems programming
Experience in regional hydroclimate analysis (streamflow, snow, and soil moisture)
Strong experience in flood and drought analysis through modeling and large data
Experience with High-Performance Computing (HPC) and large data environments
Skills to communicate complex information in a clear and concise manner both verbally and in writing
Ability to present probabilistic and deterministic forecast information to a broad audience
Skills in forecast/scientific graphical representation and writing of reports
Skills in project management
Strong time management skills
Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
Research skills at a level to evaluate alternate solutions and develop recommendations
Thorough skills in analysis and consultation
Proven ability to develop forecast both individually and as a member of a team
Excellent interpersonal skills including tact, diplomacy and flexibility with the ability to work independently or within a team framework
Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on Background Check results
The incumbent must be able to acquire a Common Access Card (CAC)
As hydrologic and meteorologic conditions warrant, shift work during nights, weekends, and holidays will be required to issue flood forecasts and to support the State/Federal Flood Operations Center during activation
Must have access to reliable transportation
Weekends may be required
Nice to have:
Master's or doctorate degree in Meteorology or a related area and/or equivalent experience/training
Proven ability to multitask and work independently while effectively organizing and prioritizing a high volume of responsibilities to meet deadlines
Skilled at quickly adapting to changing priorities while exercising sound judgment and taking initiative
Proven ability to work effectively under pressure and to re-direct efforts to meet operational needs, requiring frequently changing and balancing competing priorities
must be able to function at a high level in a team environment