UC San Diego · 19 hours ago
Research and Operations Hydrologist - 136365
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$85K/yr - $100K/yrUC San Diego is a renowned institution seeking a Research and Operations Hydrologist. This role involves integrating with the California Department of Water Resources and the National Weather Service to support hydrologic forecasting and emergency response efforts.
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Responsibilities
Integrate with the CA Department of Water Resources (DWR) Hydrology and Flood Operations Branch and the National Weather Service (NWS) California Nevada River Forecast Center to foster a Research and Operations Partnership (RAOP) with CW3E and associated institutions and agencies
Learn and participate in the issuance and communication of short-, medium, and long-range river forecast information to help support statewide emergency response and water and reservoir management decision-makers
Develop expertise in the generation of hydrologic ensemble forecasts and hindcasts to support Forecast Informed Reservoir Operations (FIRO) projects and CW3E research
Help maintain and enhance hydrologic prediction systems on CW3E’s IT infrastructure that serve as a testbed for various research and development (R&D) and research to operations (R2O) activities
Engage in CW3E research and act as a two-way conduit for research, advancements, and operational gaps and opportunities to the benefit of DWR, CNRFC, and CW3E
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Meteorology or a related area and/or equivalent experience or training
Thorough knowledge of research function. In-depth knowledge and rich experience in large-scale land surface hydrologic modeling over the Western US, including model development/improvement, large-scale implementation, validation, and analysis
Thorough skills associated with statistical analysis and systems programming. Experience in regional hydroclimate analysis (streamflow, snow, and soil moisture). Strong experience in flood and drought analysis through modeling and large data. Experience with High-Performance Computing (HPC) and large data environments
Skills to communicate complex information in a clear and concise manner both verbally and in writing. Ability to present probabilistic and deterministic forecast information to a broad audience. Skills in forecast/scientific graphical representation and writing of reports
Skills in project management. Strong time management skills. Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
Research skills at a level to evaluate alternate solutions and develop recommendations. This includes proposing new analyses, new conceptual ideas, or new workflow recommendations
Thorough skills in analysis and consultation. Proven ability to develop forecast both individually and as a member of a team
Excellent interpersonal skills including tact, diplomacy and flexibility with the ability to work independently or within a team framework in conjunction with principles of community with staff, faculty, researchers, and students
Preferred
Master's or doctorate degree in Meteorology or a related area and/or equivalent experience/training preferred
Proven ability to multitask and work independently while effectively organizing and prioritizing a high volume of responsibilities to meet deadlines. Skilled at quickly adapting to changing priorities while exercising sound judgment and taking initiative
Proven ability to work effectively under pressure and to re-direct efforts to meet operational needs, requiring frequently changing and balancing competing priorities; must be able to function at a high level in a team environment
Company
UC San Diego
UC San Diego Extension is an online research university for community leaders and professionals.
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