Southeast River Forecast Center Hydrologist
The National Weather Service's Southeast River Forecast Center (SERFC) is currently hiring two (2) entry-level hydrologists at the GS 7/9/11/12 pay scale ( https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/salary-tables/20Tables/html/ATL.aspx ). That is, candidates can be hired at any of these levels based on their academic and work experience and be noncompetitively promoted up to GS-12 upon successful performance at preceding levels. A broad range of physical science degree programs qualify for the hydrologist position ( https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/hydrology-series-1315 ) and the SERFC seeks a broad range of skill sets including: hydrologic and hydraulic theory and modeling, water resources management, GIS, computer programming, hydrometeorology, as well as effective communication skills.
The SERFC is a regional field office of the National Weather Service focused in the fields of hydrology and hydrometeorology. We are tasked with the important mission of providing life-saving and commerce-enhancing data, forecasts, and decision support services to a wide range of partners. We work closely with federal partners such as the US Army Corps of Engineers and US Geological Survey as well as state and local government partners from emergency management offices, to water management districts, to shellfish sanitation management agencies. We routinely engage academic institutions in an effort to bridge research to operations. The work is challenging and complicated, but mission-oriented and rewarding.
Peachtree City, GA is a planned community located just southwest of Atlanta. We're famous for our 100+ miles of recreational paths used by cyclists, runners, and golf carts! Outdoor activities are plentiful in the local area and region and Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport is just a 35 minute drive from the office.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions on this position, the office, or the area.
Sincerely,
John Schmidt (john.schmidt@noaa.gov)
Hydrologist-in-Charge
Southeast River Forecast Center
4 Falcon Dr.
Peachtree City, GA 30269