HICs provide first-line supervision for the entire RFC staff and are the most knowledgeable person on overall operations. Interactive Forecast Program. DOHs have overall responsibility for assessment of data and forecast systems deficiencies and provide direction for system modification and enhancements. Senior hydrologists also assist with the RFC's HAS functions. Hydrologists perform the daily hydrologic operations of the RFC, including both hydrologic forecasting duties and operational support.
Hydrologists also handle focal point duties.
HAS shifts and duties are also performed by the hydrologists on a routine basis. The Senior HAS forecaster monitors the performance of the HAS functions by the other RFC personnel, identifies where changes will benefit operations, and leads the development of new hydrometeorological procedures. They also specify local office policies for performance of routine HAS functions. HAS functions facilitate hydrometeorological operations at an RFC and capitalize on the high-resolution data sets and computational power provided by NWS observation technologies. Analysis of upcoming hydrometeorological events, coordination with other NWS offices and cooperators, and production of hydrometeorological discussions and other coordination products.