This position is located within a National Forest. The primary purpose of this position is to perform as a technical assistant in the performance of a variety of hydrology tasks, either as a crew member or individual worker.

Duties

Performs technical work in the field and/or laboratory which involves a variety of duties. Performs a variety of tasks involved in the compilation and tabulation of technical data which serves as a base for more complex technical studies made by hydrologists, other physical science specialists or higher-level technicians. Works from specified data sources, assembles data from streamflow records and sediment sample records and loads on microcomputer. Utilizes computer programs provided, for uploading daily, monthly and annual sediment data for each suspended sediment station computed. Follows established procedures, reviews computer output for apparent consistency and brings instances of apparent significant deviation to the supervisor's attention for consideration. Prepares and tabulates results for filing and/or publication. Performs various tasks relative to the computation, compilation, and presentation of basic hydrologic data for subsequent use by hydrologists and civil engineers in river forecasting, preparation of studies, etc. Prepares stage duration and flow frequency curves for specified points or areas, working from supplied source material to tabulate stage and flow data. Enters material into computer through operation of local terminal to complete points and values to be plotted. Tabulates rainfall data, computes "mean" rainfall for specified time periods, plots these data on prepared maps showing location of observation stations, and draws in the connecting isohyetal lines. Prepares data input of this information for computer program preparation of flood control project reports.

Requirements

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Direct Deposit Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of your choosing.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-Verify.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management's General Schedule Qualification Standards. Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education. Provide course descriptions as necessary. GS-04: Applicants must have six months of any type of work that demonstrated the ability to perform the work of the position, or experience that provided a familiarity with the subject matter or processes of the broad subject area of the occupation AND six months of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-3 grade level; OR an associate's degree or two years of successfully completed education above high school that included at least 12 semester hours in any combination of courses such engineering, industrial technology, construction drafting, surveying, physical science, biology, or mathematics; OR combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience. The education must have been obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university. Examples of General Experience includes: Performed farm/ranch labor, such as feeding and tending livestock or general maintenance of farm/ranch facilities; Cleaned tools and equipment; Worked in a greenhouse or nursery moving, watering, and tending plants and performing other general labor; Worked on a landscape or construction crew; Other work experience, paid or unpaid, that demonstrates an ability to learn and perform the work of this position Examples of specialized experience includes: A technician or aid in engineering, earth, physical, or natural science, forestry, soil conservation or surveying. 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. To receive consideration for this position, you must provide updated required documents and meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Contacts

• Address USDA Forest Service HRM Contact Center DO NOT MAIL IN APPLICATIONS, SEE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE ANNOUNCEMENT Albuquerque, NM 87109 US
• Name: HRM Contact Center
• Phone: 1-877-372-7248 X2
• Email: [email protected]