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| The Northwest River Forecast Center is one of 13 National Weather Service hydrologic centers in the United States. This office specializes in flood and water resource forecasting, river modeling, and hydrologic system development. The center works with water management agencies to provide the best possible operations of the Columbia reservoir systems. The center is very active in recreational and navigational hydrologic forecasting. Mission: is to save lives and decrease property damage by the issuance of flood warnings and river stage forecasts. Provide basic hydrologic forecast information for the Nation's economic and environmental well being. Provide extended forecast information for water resource management Service Area: The area of responsibility encompasses over 285,768 square miles and includes parts of 7 states and western Canada. It is the second most hydrologic active River Center in the United States. Employment Opportunities include hydrologists, meteorologists, and computer system specialist |
Positions Available at Northwest River Forecast Center: Hydrologist GS-1315-7/9/11/12 Hydrologist The announcement is closed and in selection process. The Hydrologic Forecaster performs a wide range of assignments in hydrology and water resources. May perform one or more of the following: routine daily forecast operations and other short range forecast operations that are conducted before and during high water and flood events, stage forecasts, daily forecasts, river velocity forecasts, etc. Performs long-range hydrologic forecasting to include spring snowmelt, flood outlooks, river volume, etc. Performs special non-real-time procedure development activities such as developing new or enhanced operational procedures. Participates in the RFC efforts to increase interaction and cooperative support between RFC and WFO personnel. Provides hydrologic advice and support to WFO forecasters when required. This position requires shift work. |
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