These positions may be filled for a six month seasonal period, but can vary due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: March-July 2024. For more park(s) information, select "Learn more about this agency" below:

Duties

Be a successful applicant. Watch this 5 minute video to learn how to create a federal resume. These positions perform hydrological support work under the direction of a professional. Performs routine functions such as collect various types of hydrologic data, operate hydrologic sampling and field equipment, Access and maintain computer records and databases, Input and retrieve data, run programs, and organize automated record keeping systems, prepare preliminary drafts on routine phases of water resource investigations for inclusion in broader reports. At the GS-06 grade level the position performs primarily routine functions, but with more independence than positions performing similar work at the GS-05 level. Positions at Curecanti National Recreation Area will primarily involve routine hydrologic and water quality monitoring. Additional duties will include aquatic life monitoring such as sampling algal blooms, aquatic macroinvertebrates, and aquatic invasive species. Positions at Valles Caldera National Preserve will include monitoring/calibrating Sonde instruments during May-October in 8 stream locations for water temperature, dissolved oxygen, conductivity, pH and turbidity, and 12 flumes/stream gauges for stream discharge. In addition, the hydrology technician will assist with maintenance of 9 Remote Access Weather Stations. For watershed restoration projects, the hydrology technician will participate in field surveys of wetlands, streams, and erosion sites for project planning and monitoring activities. Data sets will be checked (QA/QC) for data quality and archived in Aquarius software (NPS standard database). The hydrology technician will assist with data analyses and report preparation for scientific studies, long-term monitoring reports, and 404 permit annual reporting.

Requirements

Qualifications

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-11/29/2023-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full-time). If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount of qualified specialized experience. To qualify for this position at the GS-5 grade level, you must possess at least one of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-4 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform successfully the duties of a Hydrologic Technician. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: Technician or aid in engineering, earth, physical, or natural science, forestry, soil conservation, or surveying; Trades or crafts work in maintenance or construction of facilities or equipment related to hydrology. You must include hours per week worked.-OR- EDUCATION: Successful completion of at least a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with (1) major study in an appropriate field of science, engineering, construction, or industrial technology, or (2) that included at least 24 semester hours in any combination of courses such as engineering, industrial technology, construction drafting, surveying, physical science, biology, or mathematics. You must include transcripts.-OR- Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above. I have successfully completed over 60 semester hours/90 quarter hours, which included at least 24 semester hours in courses such as engineering, industrial technology, construction drafting, surveying, physical science, biology, or mathematics AND specialized experience, as described above. You must include transcripts. To qualify for this position at the GS-6 grade level, you must possess the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-5 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform successfully the duties of a Hydrologic Technician. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: Technician or aid in engineering, earth, physical, or natural science, forestry, soil conservation, or surveying; Trades or crafts work in maintenance or construction of facilities or equipment related to hydrology. You must include hours per week worked. 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. ICTAP/CTAP Statement: Current surplus and current or former displaced Federal individuals who have special prior­ity selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well qualified means that the applicant meets the following: OPM qualification standards for the position; all selective placement factors, where applicable; special qualifying conditions that OPM has approved for the position, where applicable; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and is rated by the organization at least at the well qualified level on all competencies.

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.

Contacts

• Address
• Name: Denise Skidmore
• Phone: 000-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]