Hydrologic Technician

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following:

• Uses resourcefulness to make stream discharge measurements using the various techniques equipment and protocols depending upon field conditions or other unforeseen circumstances.
• Reviews gage-height data and discharge measurements to check methods and accuracy of computation.
• Performs water-level and discharge measurements from wells and springs adjusting approach for unforeseen circumstances.
• Performs routine field measurements such as water temperature specific conductance pH dissolved oxygen and alkalinity selecting the appropriate technique protocol and equipment.
• Installs maintains and services a variety of sensing recording and communications equipment and instrumentation.

Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Males born aftermust be registered for Selective Service.
• Direct Deposit participation required.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more visit have and maintain a valid drivers license throughout employment.
• A physical examination will be required or a statement regarding physical ability will need to be completed. You must maintain physical fitness standards throughout employment.
• You may be required to obtain and maintain a Motorboat Operator Certification Course (MOCC).
• You may be required to complete training obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.
• You must be at least (1)18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program.

Requirements Continued...

As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated.

This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest meet the organization goals and mission of the agency and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the determining if your employment advances the public interest the agency will consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Under applicable law the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies in writing that the individuals employment should continue and that their appointment should be the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period such appointments are terminated.

Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications:

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-09/01/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.

Minimum Qualification Requirements: To qualify for this position you must meet the following minimum qualifications:

To qualify for this position at the GS-07 grade level:

• Specialized Experience Requirement: you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience: work as a technician or aid in engineering earth physical or natural science forestry soil conservation or surveying; trades or crafts work in maintenance or construction of facilities or equipment related to hydrology; drafting; construction estimating. Experience installing adjusting inspecting and maintaining hydrologic instrumentation; collecting surface water ground water water quality or sediment samples; observing and documenting field conditions; and downloading reviewing and analyzing hydrologic records. You must include the hours worked per week.

• Education: Successful completion of at least 1 year of appropriate graduate level education (18 semester hours 27 quarter hours or the equivalent) in hydrology or other field of study directly related to the work of this position. You must include transcripts.

• Combination of education and experience. To combine education and experience first take graduate-level education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level. Then take the number of months of full-time experience and divide by 12 months. Add the percentages together. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. You must include transcripts.