Hydrologist - River Forecast Center (multiple locations)
National Weather Service | Posted Aug 21, 2025
Deadline: Sep 2, 2025
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This position is located in the River Forecast Center (RFC) with vacancies in each listed location. The RFCs keep watch over the nation's waterways to minimize loss of life and property damage from flooding and meet the water service needs of our nation. RFCs produce timely and accurate water forecasts and information to support the NWS customers and partners. RFCs produce flood forecasts, river and water information used for navigation, recreation, reservoir operations, and water supply plans. Locations include:
Sacramento, CA (CNRFC)
Norton, MA (NERFC)
Wilmington, OH (OHRFC)
Portland, OR (NWRFC)
As a Hydrologist, you will perform the following duties:
Perform daily hydrologic forecast functions including the production of mission-critical river forecasts during high water and flood events and seasonal forecasts to support stakeholder needs.
Develop, modify, maintain, and utilize computer hardware and software components in support of the agency's hydrology program.
Assimilate and analyze water resource data related to river conditions or reservoir operations.