Hydrologic/Hydrometeorologic Modeling
National Weather Service (NWS)
Silver Spring, MD
I.M. Systems Group, Inc. (IMSG), (http://www.imsg.com), an Earth System Science and Technology Federal Government Contractor, is soliciting qualified hydrologists, hydrometeorologists, water resources engineers, hydraulic engineers, software engineers and application programmers, etc. to potentially support the enhancements of Hydrologic/Hydrometeorologic Modeling capabilities at the National Weather Service (NWS). These capabilities enable NWS Weather Forecast Offices and River Forecast Centers to provide operational river, flood, and drought forecasts throughout the United States. Work may be conducted at IMSG facilities in the DC Metro area, team company facilities within continental United States, or the NWS facility in Silver Spring, MD.
The scope of work includes:
•Develop new scientific methods to advance NWS’s river, flood, and drought forecasting capabilities
•Infuse new scientific methods into existing NWS forecasting processes
•Perform data analysis and data management for operational forecasting services
•Implement and assess RFC and WFO forecasting procedures
•Perform software engineering and technical support to integrate, implement, and operate new scientific methods
•Provide project management, quality control, and logistic support activities
•Provide program management for contract activities
General Requirements/Preferences
•Senior level positions generally require 10+ years’ technical experience. A BS/BA in relevant disciplines including but not limited to hydrology, hydraulics, water resources, meteorology, or related physical science or computer science may substitute for 3-year experience. MS or PhD in relevant fields may substitute for additional 1-2 years’ experience.
•Familiarity with current operational river flood forecast and/or drought forecast desired.
•Solid math and physics background in understanding, interpreting, and apply advanced techniques to calibrate and validate numerical models for hydraulic/hydrologic/hydrometeorologic forecasting.
•Solid programming skills in computer languages including C/C++ and Fortran, Perl and shell scripts; experienced in using and developing software on Unix workstations using X-Windows.
•Proven track record in relevant field(s) and work experience in NWS environment is a plus.
•Most positions require U.S. green card or citizenship; exceptions will be made for foreign national candidates with outstanding background.
•Team playing, and adequate writing and oral communication skills in English.
Specific Position Scopes and Requirements/Preferences
a) Program Manager (Reference Number: HM-00): plans and directs all ongoing, highly technical programs/tasks that involve hydrologic/ hydrometeorologic forecasting; directs the completion of tasks within estimated time frames and budget; schedule and assign duties to subordinates; interfaces with Government management personnel, including the contracting office, the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR), and the individual task monitors; reports both orally and in writing to contractor management and government representatives; must be capable of negotiating and making decisions for the company. Requirements: 15 years of experience of managerial, supervisory or technical nature, including 8yrs in specifying, designing, developing and applying numerical models in the field of hydrology, hydraulics, meteorology, or related physical science; familiarity with the current operational river flood forecast at NWS.
b) Sr. Water Resources Engineer (HM-01): applies advanced knowledge and understanding of water resource concepts, principles, and current applications in the use and/or development of water resources numerical modeling technologies; may lead a team of engineers and scientists for the application and/or development of these technologies. Requirements/Preferences: 10 years technical experience in water resources, hydrology, hydraulics, or related physical science which may include 5 years development experience with numerical model algorithm development, numerical model calibration, data quality control, statistical modeling, data analysis and interpretation, forecast monitoring, and forecast verification; 2 years developing applications/software using FORTRAN or C on UNIX workstations using the X-Windows; 2 years on projects employing mature software for water resource practices. This experience should include model design/ development, testing, and application, all accomplished by appropriate documentation.
c) Water Resources Engineer (HM-02): applies knowledge and understanding of water resource concepts, principles, and current applications in the use and/or development of water resources numerical modeling technologies; may work with a team of engineers and scientists for the application and/or development of these technologies. Requirements: 5+yrs technical experience in water resources, hydrology, hydraulics, or related physical science.
d) Hydraulic Engineer (HM-03): applies knowledge and understanding of hydraulic and/or river mechanics, concepts, principles, and current applications in the use and/or development of hydrologic/hydraulic, numerical modeling technologies; may work with a team of engineers, and scientists for the application and/or development of these technologies. Requirements: 5 years’ of technical experience in the field of water resources, hydrology, hydraulics, or related physical science.
e) Hydrologist (HM-04): applies knowledge and understanding of hydrologic concepts, principles, and current applications in the use and/or development of hydrologic numerical modeling technologies; may work with a team of engineers and scientists for the application and/or development of these technologies. Requirements: 5 years of technical experience in the field of water resources, hydrology, hydraulics, or related physical science.
f) Sr. Hydrometeorologist (HM-05): applies advanced knowledge and understanding of hydrologic/meteorologic concepts, principles, and current applications in the use and/or development of hydrometeorologic numerical modeling technologies; may lead a team of engineers and scientists for the application and/or development of these technologies. Requirements: 10 years of technical experience in the field of water resources, hydrology, meteorology, or related physical science.
g) Hydrometeorologist (HM-06): applies knowledge and understanding of hydrologic/ meteorologic concepts, principles, and current applications in the use and/or development of hydrometeorologic numerical modeling technologies; may work with a team of engineers and scientists for the application and/or development of these technologies. Requirements: 5 years of technical experience in the field of water resources, hydrology, meteorology, or related physical science.
h) Software Engineer (HM-07): performs design, programming, documentation, and implementation of applications, which may require knowledge of management information systems, scientific applications, and related ADP systems concepts for effective development and deployment of software modules; directs and participates in all phases of software development with emphasis on the analysis, coding, testing, documentation, and acceptance phases; design and prepare technical reports and documentation to record results and may be required to serve as task leader on a moderately complex combination of one or more delivery orders. Requirements: experience with a variety of database management systems on the PC, Linux/Unix workstation, and mainframe systems, a variety of communications protocols, a variety of spread sheets packages, a variety of programming languages, and a variety of hardware including Mac, HP Workstations, and mainframes; 5 years of technical experience, including 1 year experience in specifying, designing, and developing applications software in the fields of water resources, hydrology, hydraulics, or related physical science.
i) Application Programmer (HM-08): performs design, programming, documentation, and implementation of applications which may require knowledge of management information systems, scientific applications, and related ADP systems concepts for effective development and deployment of software modules; participates in all phases of software development with emphasis on the analysis, coding, testing, documentation, and acceptance phases; designs and prepares technical reports and documentation to record results and may be required to serve as task leader on a moderately complex combination of one or more delivery orders. Requirements: experience with a variety of database management systems on the PC, Linux/Unix workstation, and mainframe systems, a variety of communications protocols, a variety of spread sheets packages, a variety of programming languages, and a variety of hardware including Mac, HP Workstations, and mainframes.
j) GIS Programmer (HM-09): performs design, programming, documentation, and implementation of applications which may require knowledge of management information systems, scientific applications, and related ADP systems concepts for effective development and deployment of GIS software applications and websites; participates in all phases of software development with emphasis on the analysis, coding, testing, documentation, and acceptance phases; designs and prepares technical reports and documentation to record results and may be required to serve as task leader on a moderately complex combination of one or more delivery orders. Requirements: experience ArcGIS and/or other GIS protocols compatible with the Open GIS Consortium (OGC) standards, GIS application and real-time mapping service development. Experience with Google Earth based technology is a plus.
k) Science Service Analyst (HM-10): provides work of a technical, specialized or support nature for transforming forecasts into information for appropriate user action. Requirements: a practical understanding of the objectives, policies or procedures of weather, water and climate forecasting; (does not require full-professional competence in the theories, principles, and concepts of river, flood or drought forecasting); 5 years of demonstrated social science data gathering and analyses experience, preferably associated with a physical science
l) Graphics Specialist (HM-11): meets the needs for high quality graphics, including the assistance or coordination of documentation layouts, report cover designs; icons or clip-art; the use of colors, fonts, shading, sound, and animation; and, advising on reproduction of published graphics. Requirements: 2 years of visual graphics production experience, including an understanding of Mac and PC hardware and software capabilities to generate graphics; a High School diploma plus visual graphics production training from an accredited institution; an Associate degree in graphics art may be substituted for 1 year experience.
Annual salary ranges from $40K to $100K for most positions, further negotiable based on candidate qualifications and project funding availability. IMSG offers an outstanding overall compensation package including health/dental insurance, short term/long term disability insurance, paid-time-off, and a 401(k) plan.
To Apply
Interested applicants should indicate interested position(s) Reference Number(s) in the subject line of your email and submit your resume with at least three references to: jobs@imsg.com. Please also indicate your timeline of availability and preferred salary level for consideration.
IMSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Veteran friendly.