[ES_JOBS_NET] Operational Hydrologist (Research-to-Operations Lead) - Portland, OR - Lynker

[Sean Horvath]

Hello Earth Science Community,

Please consider the following job announcement for a*n Operational
Hydrologist* based in Portland, Oregon. This is a unique
Research-to-Operations (R2O) leadership role embedded at the NOAA Northwest
River Forecast Center.

*Job Title:* Operational Hydrologist (Research-to-Operations Lead)
*Location:* Portland, Oregon (Embedded at the NOAA Northwest River Forecast
Center) *Employer:* Lynker

*Job Overview:* Lynker is seeking a highly experienced and strategic
Operational Hydrologist to serve as the R2O Lead within the NOAA National
Weather Service (NWS) Northwest River Forecast Center (RFC).

This is a high-impact role supporting a partnership with the NOAA
Cooperative Institute for Research to Operations in Hydrology (CIROH), the
Office of Water Prediction, and the Center for Western Weather and Water
Extremes (CW3E). You will spearhead the experimental implementation of
Forecast-Informed Reservoir Operations (FIRO), transforming mature research
into operational protocols that protect communities and ecosystems in the
Pacific Northwest.

*Key Responsibilities:*

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   *Strategic R2O Leadership:* Lead the design, testing, and operational
   deployment of advanced hydrologic models and forecasting techniques
   (specifically FIRO) within the RFC environment.
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   *Liaison:* Act as the primary bridge between CIROH/CW3E researchers and
   NWS operational leadership.
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   *Technical Integration:* Oversee the integration of new modeling systems
   into the NWS Community Hydrologic Prediction System (CHPS).
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   *Mentorship:* Act as a subject matter expert and mentor to junior
   hydrologists and forecasting staff.

*Qualifications:*

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   *Education:* Ph.D. in Hydrology, Civil Engineering, Atmospheric Science,
   or related field; OR a Master’s Degree with at least 10 years of
   specialized professional experience.
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   *Experience:* Deep technical proficiency with operational forecasting
   systems (e.g., NWS CHPS/FEWS) and hydrologic modeling suites.
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   *Skills:* Expert-level capability in programming (Python, R) and data
   management for large-scale hydrologic datasets.

*Candidate Consideration:* Research suggests that candidates from
underrepresented backgrounds may self-select out of applying if they do not
meet 100% of the listed requirements. At Lynker, we value unique
perspectives and specialized expertise. If you meet most of the education
and experience requirements but are unsure about every item on the
'Qualifications' list, we strongly encourage you to apply.

*How to Apply:* Please view the full job description and apply at the
following link: https://careers-lynker.icims.com/jobs/1432/hydrologist/job

Thank you for sharing this opportunity with your networks.

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*Sean Horvath, Ph.D.*

*Project Water Resources Engineer*

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