Meteorological Data and Forecast Specialist

California Department of Water Resources; California; Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid telework

Job summary

California Department of Water Resources is seeking a Meteorological Data and Forecast Specialist to join the River Forecast Unit. You will analyze meteorological data and forecast information to support river and reservoir inflow predictions.

In this role, you will collaborate with agencies such as the National Weather Service and research partners to evaluate new data, models, and forecasting tools, enabling improved flood and water management decisions across California.

Qualifications

• Analyze meteorological and climatological data.
• Evaluate weather and forecast information for decision support.
• Develop timely, accurate decision-support products for river inflow forecasts.
• Collaborate with NWS-CNRFC and research partners to implement new methods.

Responsibilities

• Support analysis used for river and reservoir inflow forecasting.
• Aid flood operations and statewide water management decisions.
• Coordinate with NWS-CNRFC and research partners on new data and models.

Job description

One of Department of Water Resources’ most vital responsibilities is to provide accurate hydrologic runoff forecasts that aid flood and drought management response, water management decisions, environmental and water quality decisions, and public safety across California. The River Forecast Unit (RFU) needs innovative and passionate professionals who can analyze meteorological and climatological data, evaluate weather and forecast information, and develop timely and accurate decision-support products to improve river and reservoir inflow forecasts.

The Research Data Specialist, under the direction of Senior Engineer, Water Resources, Hydrology Section, RFU, is a member of the State-Federal River forecasting team and supports the analysis of meteorological and hydrometeorological information used for river and reservoir inflow forecasting, flood operations, and statewide water management. This position works closely with the National Weather Service – California Nevada River Forecast Center and with research partners including the Center for Western Weather and Water Extremes and supports research-to-operations activities to evaluate and implement new meteorological data, models, and forecasting tools. This is a unique opportunity to combine your passion for meteorology, climatology, data analysis, and innovative forecasting technologies into an exciting career opportunity. If this sounds like an exciting challenge for you, then we have the perfect position for you to consider.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Job Code #: 535791

Working Title: Meteorological Data and Forecast Specialist

Classification: Research Data Specialist I

Salary Range: $6,955.00 - $8,706.00

# of Positions: 2

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time