Real-Time Forecasting Lead

Are you looking for a challenging and exciting leadership position where your work will directly benefit public safety during flood events and support real-time water management year-round? Come join the Department of Water Resources (DWR) Hydrology and Flood Operations Branch (HFO), where we have an outstanding team that’s dedicated to our mission and actively working on a diverse portfolio of projects. Under the general direction of the HFO Manager, this position leads the Real-Time Forecasting program to issue daily forecasts of river stages and reservoir inflows statewide in collaboration with the National Weather Service’s California-Nevada River Forecast Center (CNRFC), develops and maintains a State-managed forecasting system and incorporates the latest research in meteorologic and hydrologic forecasting advancements. This position works in partnership with local, State, and feder