Salary dependent on duty location. Buffalo GS-7: $51,194 (Step 1) to $66,554 (Step 10); Cortland GS-7: $49,025 (Step 1) to $63,733 (Step 10); NOTE: First time hires to the Federal Government are typically hired at the Step 1. There are currently three vacancies to be filled throughout the various New York Water Science Center locations; however, this announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies if they become available. This is not a remote position. Periodic telework may be approved.

Duties

As a Hydrologic Technician within the Observing Systems Unit of the New York Water Science Center, some of your specific duties will include:

Requirements

Qualifications

GS-07: To qualify for the GS-07 level, applicants must have specialized experience, graduate education, or a combination of specialized experience and graduate education as defined below. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-06 level in the Federal service that is in or related to the duties of this position. Specialized experience may include work as a 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; drafting; or construction estimating if it equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position. Examples of GS-06 level assignments include: 1) Installing, adjusting, inspecting, and servicing crest-stage indicators, well-recorders, and other instruments for the collection of ground and surface water data; and checking gage settings to ensure continuing accuracy of the records obtained from instruments. 2) Troubleshoots selected hydrologic instrumentation in the office. With general instructions, performs simple construction of gages and supporting structures. 3) Measuring stream discharge utilizing various devices; observing and noting conditions that may have a bearing on stage-discharge relationships; making and compiling observations of the fluctuations of ground water levels in designated wells; and collecting water samples for chemical analysis; 4) Computes and checks surface-water records from field data where hydrologic conditions are fairly stable. Reviews the plotting of discharge measurements. Develops stage-discharge and/or velocity index curves and ratings. Estimates periods of missing record and non-routine flow such as tidal, backwater, or ice periods 5) Reviews gage-height data and discharge measurements to check methods and accuracy of computation. Plots and analyzes differences in hydrographs by comparing records and makes changes to correct inconsistencies in data. Reviews surface-water records to assure accuracy, uniformity, and compliance with Division standards. 6) Performs water-level and discharge measurements from wells and springs adjusting approach for unforeseen circumstances. Observes and notes various hydraulic and environmental conditions. Computes and checks ground-water records from field data where hydrologic conditions are fairly stable. Reviews ground-water records to assure accuracy, uniformity, and compliance with technical standards. 7) Performs routine field measurements such as water temperature, specific conductance, pH, dissolved oxygen and alkalinity selecting the appropriate technique, protocol, and equipment. 8) With general instructions, establishes vertical and horizontal datums using appropriate survey and geo-stationary reference techniques using well-established electronic forms. 9) Enters, retrieves, edits, and analyzes hydrologic data using one or more of several databases, spreadsheets, and graphics software programs. Specialized experience may include work as a 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; drafting; or construction estimating if it equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position. **OR Graduate Education: Applicants may substitute successful completion of 1 year of appropriate graduate level education (18 semester hours, 27 quarter hours or the equivalent) in hydrology or other field of study directly related to the work of this position for the required 1 year of specialized experience if it provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of this position. **OR Combination of Specialized Experience and Graduate Education: Applicants may substitute a combination of appropriate specialized experience (as described above) and appropriate graduate level education (as described above) that is beyond the first 1/2 year of progressive graduate study to meet the qualification requirements. You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the position by the closing date of the announcement.

Education

• 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.
• Education completed in colleges or universities outside the United States may be used to meet the above requirements. You must provide acceptable documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit: https://www.usgs.gov/about/organization/science-support/human-capital/how-foreign-education-evaluated-federal-jobs .

Contacts

• Address ITHACA OFFC 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive Mail Stop 600 Reston, VA 20192 US
• Name: Dee Wilkerson
• Phone: 703-648-7483
• Email: [email protected]