Hydrologic Technician (Seasonal)

National Park Service • Flagstaff, AZ

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About The Position

Hydrological Technicians perform complex support work related to gathering and processing hydrologic data. The anticipated entry-on-duty period is March through July 2027. Positions may be filled at the GS-06 or GS-07 grade level, and duties vary by grade. Work is performed in an office and in the field, including potentially remote wilderness settings. The position may require government housing, wearing a uniform, operating a motor vehicle, training, and on-call, evening, weekend, holiday, overtime, or shift work. Appointments are seasonal and may be temporary; employment may be terminated based on funding, project needs, performance, or other considerations. Depending on the park and program, the appointment may not exceed 1,560 hours rather than 1,039 hours.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Meet the applicable minimum age requirement: at least 18 years old, or at least 16 years old under one of the stated education, training, or student-employment conditions.
• For GS-06, have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-05, including relevant hydrologic field data collection, equipment work, data handling, database use, and communication of monitoring results. Education cannot substitute for experience at this grade.
• For GS-07, qualify through at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-06, at least one year (18 semester hours or equivalent) of directly related graduate-level coursework, or a combination of qualifying experience and education totaling at least 100%.
• Submit a resume no longer than two single-sided pages that clearly gives duties, employment dates, and hours worked per week; submit transcripts if using education to qualify.
• A valid driver's license is required if operating a government or private motor vehicle is part of official duties; operators of government vehicles must be at least 18.
• Appointment is subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication; males must meet the Selective Service Registration Act requirement.
• Participate in the Direct Deposit Electronic Funds Transfer Program.
• May be required to obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.
• May be required to wear a uniform and comply with National Park Service uniform standards.
• May be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, and/or shift work.

Responsibilities

• Collect hydrologic data in the field using standard methods, practices, and procedures.
• Calibrate and program electronic water quality and quantity data-recording devices.
• Use standard computer software to store, retrieve, organize, and summarize data.
• Store data in a specialized database and perform quality-control procedures to identify data issues.
• At the GS-06 level, troubleshoot electronic water quality and quantity data-recording devices; use a specialized database to correct and grade data; and produce preliminary reports and informal presentations summarizing routine phases of water quality investigations.
• At the GS-07 level, conduct basic statistical and spatial analyses; produce technical and non-technical written reports and oral presentations summarizing routine phases of water quality investigations; and motivate, guide, and train others.
• Work with diverse individuals under varied conditions, including remote wilderness settings.

Benefits

• A uniform allowance will be provided.
• Government housing may be available but is not guaranteed.
• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed