National Weather Service Professional Development Series

At WFOs, the Meteorologist In Charge (MIC) has overall responsibility for provision of hydrologic products and services from his/her office. However, important program management functions must be conducted by Service Hydrologists or Hydrology Focal Points on a regular basis in support of hydrologic forecast and warning operations at a WFO. This PDS covers these program management functions, which include coordination with hydrologic cooperators and other users, management of hydrologic systems and data networks, provision of hydrologic training, and operational support for hydrologic models and forecast procedures.

This PDS includes professional competency units (PCU) listed below. Click on a unit to see details.

• PCU 1: Conduct Field Work
• PCU 2: Assess Gage Network Design
• PCU 3: Manage Hydrologic Data
• PCU 4: Provide Hydrologic System Support
• PCU 5: Conduct Procedure Development Activities
• PCU 6: Train Office Staff
• PCU 7: Perform Internal/External Coordination
• PCU 8: Manage Hydrologic Verification Program
• PCU 9: Perform Administrative Functions
• PCU 10: Ensure Integrity of Office Hydrology Program

Based on 3/20/2001 version of this PDS