What General Information Do I Need To Know About This Position? This is a term appointment not to exceed 13 months with possible extensions up to a total of 4 years without further competition. Appointment to this position will not convey permanent status in the Federal service. Salary GS-02: $32,945 (Step 01) to $41,463 (Step 10); GS-03: $35,947 (Step 01) to $46,729 (Step 10); NOTE: First time hires to the Federal Government are typically hired at the Step 01.

Duties

As a Hydrologic Technician within the Maryland, Delaware, District of Columbia Water Science Center, some of your specific duties will include:

Requirements

Qualifications

For GS-02: Applicants must meet one of the following to qualify for the GS-2 level: Three months of experience of any kind that demonstrates the applicant's 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 **OR high school graduation or the equivalent. For GS-03: Applicants must meet one of the following to qualify for the GS-3 level: Six months of general experience of any kind that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work of the position or that has provided the applicant with a general knowledge of hydrologic practices and procedures; **OR one full year of successfully completed education above the high school level that included at least one course in subjects such as engineering, industrial technology, construction drafting, surveying, physical science, biology, or mathematics. **OR a combination of post-high school education and general experience that together equates to 100% of the qualification requirement. You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the position by the closing date of the announcement. Supporting documents will not be accepted once the vacancy announcement closes.

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 MD/DE/DC WATER SCI CTR 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive Mail Stop 600 Reston, VA 20192 US
• Name: Samantha Albino
• Phone: 703-648-7468
• Email: [email protected]