Employer: Department of the Interior - Bureau of Reclamation
Job Description:
Please view full description at https://www.usajobs.gov/job/778207100
Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Hydrologic Technician. You can make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment.
Duty Location: Ephrata, Washington
Duties
The selectee will be involved in all aspects of the hydrology program on the Columbia Basin Project including water measurement using ADCPs water quality and installation and development of new hydrologic sites.
Perform statistical and/or technical analyses of hydrologic data collected in the field.
Assist with the tracking, scheduling and verifying of data collection.
Participate in the construction of a variety of gages and supporting structures.
Install, maintain, service and troubleshoot a variety of sensing, recording and communications equipment and instrumentation.
Prepare data for a variety of report and/or request information from various agencies.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.
You must be suitable for federal employment, determined by a background investigation.
You must submit a resume and supporting documentation (see Required Documents).
You must submit eligibility documents for veterans' consideration (see Required Documents).
You must meet any minimum education and/or experience requirements (see Qualifications).
You must submit transcript(s) to verify education requirements (see Qualifications/Education).
You may be required to serve an initial probationary period.
You will be required to obtain a successful pre-employment physical examination by a licensed physician certifying your ability to perform the duties of this position. A physical exam may not be required if a comparable agency approved examination was performed within the last 12 months. The cost of the exam will be at federal expense.
You must maintain a valid State Driver's License at all times as the position requires operation of government vehicles on government and public roads. Responsible for maintaining a state driver's license; notifies supervisor of expiration dates or license revocation or changes in physical conditions that would affect operational competency. Failure to maintain a valid State Driver's License at all times will result in removal from the position.
Regular and recurring solo driving occurs to perform field work, which accounts for 75% of the position's time.
You may operate motorboats and equipment, such as a forklift, for which certification is required. Should possess or be capable of earning a Department of Interior Motorboat Operator's Certificate for river, lake and reservoir boat operations. Should possess or be capable of earning specific equipment operator certificates.
Reclamation has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and you may be allowed to telework with supervisory approval.
This position is designated as a MODERATE RISK Public Trust position. It requires a fully completed and favorably adjudicated Public Trust Suitability Background Investigation (T2S or T2RS or equivalent) that is current (within the last 5 years). This is a condition of employment.
Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience. If qualifying based on education, a copy of your unofficial transcripts must be provided with your application.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required specialized experience and/or education for the respective grade level in which you are applying:
Specialized Experience GS-04: Applicants must have at least 6 months of general experience and 6 months of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-03 grade level in the Federal service (obtained either in the private or public sectors) performing the following: 1) aiding with hydrologic data collection; 2) assisting with maintaining recording and measuring instruments; and 3) assisting with water and sediment sampling or testing.
OR
Education: Successful completion of at least two (2) years of study above high school (60 semester hours/90 quarter hours) that include at least 12 semester hours in any combination of courses in engineering, industrial technology, construction drafting, surveying, physical science, biology, or mathematics (or equivalent). NOTE: You must include transcripts.
OR
Combination: Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above. To calculate the education percentage, first total your semester hours and divide by 60; then take the number of months of full-time experience and divide by 12 (part-time will be prorated). Add the percentages together. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. Note: You must submit copies of your college transcript.
Specialized Experience GS-05: Applicants must have one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-04 grade level in the Federal service (obtained either in the private or public sectors) performing the following: 1) gathering water measurements; 2) maintaining and verifying hydrologic data collected; and 3) maintaining and operating a variety of hydrologic equipment and instruments.
OR
Education: Successful completion of at least a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree in an appropriate field of science, engineering, construction, or industrial technology, or that include at least 24 semester hours in any combination of courses engineering, industrial technology, construction drafting, surveying, physical science, biology, or mathematics (or equivalent). NOTE: You must include transcripts.
OR
Combination: Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above. Only education more than the first 60 semester hours of a course of study leading to a bachelor's degree is creditable toward meeting the specialized experience requirements. To calculate the education percentage, first total your semester hours beyond for first 60 semester hours and divide by 60; then take the number of months of full-time experience and divide by 12 (part-time will be prorated). Add the percentages together. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. Note: You must submit copies of your college transcripts.
Specialized Experience GS-06: Applicants must have one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service (obtained either in the private or public sectors) performing the following:1) calculating stream flow measurements; 2) Installing, adjusting and/or maintaining water-stage recorders; 3) interpreting data collected and resolving data inconsistencies; and 4) evaluating and reporting hydrologic data collected for accuracy.
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Education: Successful completion of at least one full year (18 semester hours/27 quarter hours) of graduate level education leading to a master's degree in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as engineering, engineering or industrial technology, construction, physics, drafting, surveying, physical science, or mathematics (or equivalent). NOTE: You must submit copies of your college transcripts.
OR
Combination: Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above. To combine education and experience, first take the total semester hours and divide by 18; then take the number of months of full-time experience and divide by 12 (part-time will be prorated). Add the percentages together. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. You must include transcripts.
Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).
Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
You must include months, years and hours per week worked to receive credit for your work and/or volunteer experience. One year of specialized experience is equivalent to 12 months at 40 hours per week. Part-time hours are prorated. You will not receive any credit for experience that does not indicate exact hours per week or is listed as "varies".
You must meet all Eligibility and Qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors if applicable, by 03/22/2024.
Education
To qualify based on education, you must submit a legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Transcripts do not need to be official, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.
If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.
Physical Demands: The work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing, walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activity or recurring lifting of moderately heavy items weighing less than 23 kilograms (under 50 pounds) such as lifting and carrying stream gauging weights, data collection and monitoring devices occasionally needing to lift items weighing more than 50 lbs.
Working Conditions: The work environment in the field includes risks or discomforts from regular and recurring exposure to different chemicals including herbicides and other aerosol agents (i.e. Degreaser spray paint etc.), protective clothing and other gear as the situation warrants an area involving exposure to moderate risks or discomforts such as high levels of noise and vibration, dust, grease, uncovered moving parts of machinery, or irritant fumes that requires protective clothing and gear and special safety precautions or an outdoor environment involving moderate discomforts such as exposure to rain, extreme cold/hot weather, and streams and canals that may require special safety precautions and gear, such as life jackets, safety boots, and waders. Some of the work will be in a standard office setting.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify registration with the Selective Service System or that the applicant is exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Go to: https://www.sss.gov
This is a non-bargaining unit position.
Additional vacancies may be filled using this job announcement.
Contact Person:
Location:
• Ephrata, WA
Application Method: View Application Process at https://www.usajobs.gov/job/778207100
Base Pay: $35,373 - $57,354 per year
