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Reclamation is a contemporary water management agency. Reclamation is best known for Hoover Dam on the Colorado River, Grand Coulee Dam on the Columbia River and Folsom Dam on the American River. Today we are the largest wholesaler of water in the country and the second largest producer of hydroelectric power in the western United States. View our video titled "Traditions, Talent, and Teamwork" here.
Major Duties
Reclamation is seeking an entry level Intern-Indefinite looking for an opportunity to develop his/her knowledge in geology. You can make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment.
This opportunity is intended for (but not limited to) students who are pursuing a degree path, courses, or have the career goal of employment in the field of geology.
The position is located in the Upper Colorado Basin, Provo Area Office, Field Engineering Division, Geology and Drilling Operations Group, duty stationed in Provo, Utah. Work will be performed in and around that area. You must be able to report to this location for duty by no-later-than January 6, 2020, in order to be eligible for this job opportunity. Information about the surrounding area may be found here.
This is a career development opportunity in the excepted service under the Bureau of Reclamation Pathways Internship Program. It is designed to provide students currently enrolled in a wide variety of educational institutions, from high school to graduate level, with opportunities to work and get paid while exploring federal careers. The candidate selected to fill this position will be required to complete a Participant Agreement the spells out the requirements of the program, including an anticipated date for completing educational requirements related to the full performance grade level of the position.
For more information about the Pathways Internship program please visit here.
Additional vacancies may be filled from this vacancy announcement.
MAJOR DUTIES
Under the direction of the supervisor or higher graded employee, the incumbent performs, assists in, and continues to learn about the specialized work of their assigned area:
- Create and revise final logs of drill holes and test pits using gINT.
- Create and revise geologic drawings using AutoCAD.
- Assist in geological field work, including logging drill holes and test pits, mapping surficial geology, and other geology-related studies.
- Function as a drill helper when necessary and as school schedule allows.
- Assist in preparing reports, logs, drawings, and other documents for publication.
Qualifications
Must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment with an accredited college or university at least part-time, seeking a degree, and in good academic standing (as defined by the school).GS-07: Completion of 1 full academic year of graduate level education; or Eligibility under the Superior Academic Achievement Provision and completion of a bachelor's degree.*Previous education and/or experience may be evaluated to determine the highest grade level for which the individual is qualified. To further define Special Provisions/or Interns with Previous Related Education or Experience, pleasevisit here, item 3.d.A period of student trainee work experience is equal to 320 hours of work experience, if applicable.This position has a positive education requirement for conversion. The required education must lead to a degree with specialization in or directly related to the field in which the student trainee is participating in the Intern program. The degree of specialization in this field must satisfy, on graduation, the specific requirements as listed in the qualification standard for geology positions. You may review the positive education requirementshere.The term 'positive education requirement' (also called a basic education requirement) refers to an Office of Personnel Management (OPM) determination that the duties of a scientific, technical, or professional position cannot be performed by an individual that does not have the prescribed minimum education.The specific qualification requirements for scientific and professional positions must also be met in order to be converted. Please review the specific qualification requirements for scientific and professional positions here.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.
Pay Range
$42,053.00 - $54,670.00