Hydrologist

Summary

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.

As a Hydrologist, you will perform the following duties:

• The working title for this position is Service Coordination Hydrologist. Lead collaboration and coordination of hydro-meteorological products and Impact-Based Decision Support Services for customers and partners.
• Review office products and services and recommend adjustments, additions and enhancement as necessary.
• Develop educational and outreach programs to acquaint customers with office forecast, service, and information programs. Work closely with the offices to identify, plan, coordinate, and implement outreach activities.
• Serve as office supervisor when designated. Serve as senior forecaster on shift duty when necessary.

Key Requirements:

• Applicants must be U.S. Citizens.
• Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation.
• More requirements are listed under Qualifications and Additional Information.
• Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).).
• Qualification requirements must be met by closing date of the announcement.

Additional Considerations:

• One year probationary period may be required.
• Payment of relocation expenses (PCS) may be authorized.
• Background investigation will be required. Continued employment is subject to applicant’s successful completion of security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination."

* Note:

A one year probationary period will be required under the Direct Hire Authority unless you are a current Department of Commerce (including NOAA) employee and are in the same line of work and with no more than a 30 day break in service.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, for those required to serve a 1-year probationary period, we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

• Your performance and conduct;
• Needs and interests of the agency;
• Whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of then Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• The work is generally sedentary. However, long arduous work periods may be required when flood conditions threaten or occur. During flood events, the duty may result in extended periods of stressful activity.

Throughout the recruitment and hiring process we will be communicating with you via email; therefore, it is imperative that the email address you provide when applying for this vacancy remains active. Should your email address change, please notify the point of contact identified in the vacancy announcement as soon as possible so that we can update our system.

Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website located at: https:///

BASIC REQUIREMENTS: This position has a positive Education Requirement in addition to at least one year of Specialized Experience in order to be found minimally qualified. Transcripts must be submitted with your application package. You…