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This position is located at the United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Soil Drainage Research Unit / Columbus, OH. The incumbent is responsible for applying hydrological processes, methods, procedures and management practices necessary to perform a full range of complex duties related to the area of assignment. This is a term, time-limited appointment with an initial duration no less than 13 months and can be extended up to a total of 4 years.
Major Duties
- Collects soil and water samples from the field using specialty equipment and defined procedures (e.g. automated samplers, soil probes)
- Keeping exact and detailed records of data obtained from experiments.
- Constructs, assembles, and installs new equipment, and modifies and repairs experimental or other equipment used in the conduct of research assignments.
- Utilizes specific software (FLOWLINK) for collecting and post-processing hydrology and water quality data.
Qualifications
Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. Specialized Experience At The GS-05: Qualifying experience for GS-05 includes one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-04 which is directly related to the work of this position and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position, specialized experience is experience assisting in the installation and collection of surface runoff and subsurface (tile) drainage using automated hydrology and water quality sampling devices; recording instrument readings, using personal computers and software packages such as ArcGIS and Flowlink; and assisting in the collection, tabulation, statistical analysis, and summarization of hydrology and water quality data. OR Education: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with (a) major study in an appropriate field of science, engineering, construction, or industrial technology or (b) that included at least 24 semester hours in any combination of courses related to engineering, industrial technology, construction drafting, surveying, physical science, biology, or mathematics. OR A combination of education and experience. At The GS-06:
Qualifying experience for GS-06 includes one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-05 which is directly related to the work of this position and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position, specialized experience is experience assisting in the installation and collection of surface runoff and subsurface (tile) drainage water using automated hydrology and water quality sampling devices; recording instrument readings, using personal computers and software packages such as ArcGIS and Flowlink; and performing the collection, tabulation, statistical analysis, and summarization of hydrology and water quality data. OR Education: One full year of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's or equivalent graduate degree, if directly related. Related degrees may include Agricultural Engineering, Environmental Science or Natural Resources. OR An appropriate combination of graduate education and 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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Pay Range
$36,142.00 - $52,374.00