Hydrologist

In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirements - please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience.

Basic Education Requirement (BER) - Applicant must meet one of the BER requirements in order to meet the qualifications of the position:

For Hydrologist (1315 series): Degree in physical or natural science; or engineering that included 30 semester hours in courses such as hydrology, physical science, geophysics, chemistry, engineering science, soils, mathematics, aquatic biology, atmospheric science, meteorology, geology, oceanography or the management or conservation of water resources AND 6 semester hours in calculus (both differential and integral) AND 6 semester hours in physics. Calculus and physics, as described above, are requirements for all grade levels. I will provide a copy of my college transcript; OR have a combination of education and experience that includes the coursework shown above plus appropriate experience such as field or laboratory work requiring application of hydrologic theory and related sciences such as geology, geo-chemistry, geophysics, or civil engineering to make observations, take samples, operate instruments, assemble, analyze, and interpret data and report findings orally and in writing.

In addition to meeting the BER for this position, applicants must also prove to meet the minimum specialized experience qualification requirements.

For the GS-13: Meet the basic requirement AND have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12) in the federal service. Specialized experience is further defined as experience as a technical advisor in hydrologic or watershed management work; planned and developed projects and predicted the effects of proposed treatments and land use decisions on ground water; conducted hydrologic studies and analyzed environmental impacts of water disposal actions; and insured compliance with laws and regulations concerning air and water quality and flood plain management.

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 meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade requirement in accordance with 5 CFR 300.604. If you are a current Federal employee in the General Schedule (GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks at the next lower grade level.

Physical Demands: Work is typically performed in an office setting with no special physical demands, however, work may also be performed in the field which involves long periods of walking, bending, climbing, or driving motor vehicles to worksites. The work may also include some overnight travel for training, meeting, and site visits.

Work Environment: The work is usually performed in an office setting, however, work time may also be spent periodically visiting field sites. Field site visits are typically performed in either an outdoor setting subject to weather changes, diverse terrain, and safety hazards associated with working around complex features and/or construction, on an industrial setting subject to noise, fumes, and moving machinery. Both setting may require the use of personal protective equipment. Safety precautions and protocols are observed at all times and the comply with safety instructions and regulations to ensure individual and others safety.