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What General Information Do I Need To Know About This Position? GS-9 Salary: $59,165 (Step 01) to $76,915 (Step 10); GS-11 Salary: $71,583 (Step 01) to $93,056 (Step 10);NOTE: First time hires to the Federal Government are typically hired atthe Step 01.Open to current or former Federal employees: SAC-2020-0161 There is one vacancy; however, this announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies if they become available.
Major Duties
As a Hydrologist within the Alaska Science Center, some of your specific duties will include:
- Plans and carries out the collection, analysis, interpretation, and publication of all water quality data.
- Authors reports and peer reviewed journal articles on water quality.
- Collects, processes, and interprets results from water quality samples.
- Conducts special studies on subjects such as surface water data, water quality data, and sediment data.
- Operates a government vehicle as an incidental driver.
Physical Demands:
The work requires frequent physical exertion while conducting field portions of project work and with inspection of ongoing operations, including walking over rough, rocky, or uneven terrain; lifting and carrying equipment and supplies; and wading in streams in all types of weather.
Work Environment:
The work involves some degree of risk when conducting on-the-ground assessment of operations as well as exposure to moderate discomfort from such extremes as heat, cold, and inclement weather.
Qualifications
For information on basic qualifications, which includes information on whether you may substitute education for specialized experience, please click on the following: https://www.usgs.gov/about/organization/science-support/human-capital/browse-usgs-qualifications. In
FOR: GS-09
Examples of such experience include performing a variety of observations, computations, compilations and analyses in assisting higher level Hydrologists in carrying out hydrologic assignments. This work experience would have involved following established methods and procedures, or detailed instructions; using some judgment in applying basic principles and procedures, and would have required a good general working knowledge of the principles and the theories of hydrology.
FOR: GS-11
Examples of such experience include independent responsibility for a well-defined study or for a phase of a larger study that required the planning and carrying out of routine hydrologic work. This work would have required the individual to select and make minor adaptations to procedures and accepted practices and handle unexpected conditions arising in the normal course of the work. At this level, Hydrologists have a sound working knowledge of the principles of hydrology and the ability to independently perform moderately difficult and responsible scientific work.
You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the position by the closing date of the announcement.
Pay Range
$59,165.00 - $93,056.00