Ocean Career: Lynker Hydrologist

Hydrologist Position

Duties of the Hydrologist selected will include the following:

• Support daily and seasonal hydrologic forecasting operations.
• Apply and enhance the HEFS framework for producing, evaluating, and improving probabilistic hydrologic forecasts.
• Advance FIRO initiatives, including model development, system integration, and testing strategies that inform reservoir operations.
• Conduct data analysis of hydrologic, meteorological, and climatological datasets, including evaluating uncertainty and forecast skill.
• Collaborate with NWS forecasters, NOAA researchers, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Bureau of Reclamation, and regional water managers.
• Document methodologies and results, producing technical reports, peer-reviewed publications, and stakeholder-ready products.
• Present findings at professional meetings, technical workshops, and interagency forums.
• Support the integration of research outcomes into operational workflows, ensuring effective science-to-operations transfer.

The Hydrologist selected should have the following:

• Bachelor's degree in Hydrology, Civil/Environmental Engineering, Atmospheric Science, or a related field.
• 1+ years of experience in hydrologic modeling, water resources forecasting, or related applied research.
• Knowledge of statistical and ensemble forecasting methods.
• Proficiency with data analysis tools (e.g., Python, R, MATLAB, or similar).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and engage with diverse stakeholders.

The Ideal Hydrologist selected will have the following:

• Master's or Ph.D. in Hydrology, Water Resources, or related discipline.
• Experience with NOAA/NWS operational forecasting systems or similar federal water management programs.
• Familiarity with HEFS, FIRO, or other ensemble prediction frameworks.
• Experience working with large environmental datasets, geospatial analysis, and database management.
• Knowledge of reservoir operations, water management policy, or climate impacts on hydrology.

Salary range: $72,000.00 – $ /Yr.