Hydrologist
The primary duties of this position are:
Performs a variety of work in water operations and management of the Columbia Basin Project reservoirs and water conveyance systems. Schedules, collects, tracks, and verifies hydrologic data from analog and digital sources at over 20 gauging stations. Plans, manages, and conducts water quality data collection and sampling, including sampling handling and shipping, while following scientifically accepted sampling and collection techniques and processes. Plans, manages, and conducts snow surveys of the Crab Creek drainage to formulate short and long-range runoff studies designed to produce comprehensive data used to show their impact to Project facilities. Operates Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system computers to operate, adjust, and monitor canal and reservoir levels, canal structures, and provide general operation of the system. Trains and instructs field technicians or other employees to collect water quality data and samples. For GS Positions with Basic Education Requirements:
Basic Education Requirements:
A. Degree:
physical or natural science, or engineering that included at least 30 semester hours in any combination of courses in hydrology, the physical sciences, geophysics, chemistry, engineering science, soils, mathematics, aquatic biology, atmospheric science, meteorology, geology, oceanography, or the management or conservation of water resources. The course work must have included at least 6 semester hours in calculus (including both differential and integral calculus), and at least 6 semester hours in physics. Calculus and physics, as described above, are requirements for all grade levels. OR B. Combination of education and experience -- course work as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Substitution of Education/Specialized Experience Requirements:
In addition to the basic education requirement, in order to be rated as qualified for this position, the HR Office must be able to determine that the applicant meets the education and/or specialized experience requirement - this information must be clearly supported in the resume. To qualify at the GS-09 level applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 in Federal service. Specialized experience at this level is defined as examples such as:
computing and compiling hydrographic data to prepare rating tables; data reports on flood stage and discharge; canal diversions and reservoir regulation; OR 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree; OR master's; OR equivalent graduate degree; OR a combination of graduate level education and professional experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. To qualify at the GS-11 level applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 in Federal service. Specialized experience at this level is defined as examples such as:
experience assisting with the directing, maintaining and developing a hydrography program; updating hydrologic curves for reservoir operation; identifying and adapting new flow measurement technologies such as Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers and Acoustic Velocity Meters as well as determining and using the appropriate instruments to use for flow measurement, groundwater monitoring, water level measurement and other measurement parameters at new and existing gauging stations and locations; OR 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree; OR Ph.D.; OR equivalent doctoral degree; OR a combination of education and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirement for this position. Preferred incumbent has ability to write utility programs using standard programming language (e.g., C+
or similar) and correct minor software problems. 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. Applicants will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. If selected, the selectee will be required to provide official college transcripts to verify educational qualifications. An official transcript must be sent directly from the University's Registrar's office and must be provided from the institution awarding the degree. Academic transcripts certified by notary publics are NOT official. Official transcripts must be submitted prior to reporting to work as a condition of employment. Failure to submit official transcripts may be grounds for dismissal or rescission of the job offer.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Performs a variety of work in water operations and management of the Columbia Basin Project reservoirs and water conveyance systems. Schedules, collects, tracks, and verifies hydrologic data from analog and digital sources at over 20 gauging stations. Plans, manages, and conducts water quality data collection and sampling, including sampling handling and shipping, while following scientifically accepted sampling and collection techniques and processes. Plans, manages, and conducts snow surveys of the Crab Creek drainage to formulate short and long-range runoff studies designed to produce comprehensive data used to show their impact to Project facilities. Operates Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system computers to operate, adjust, and monitor canal and reservoir levels, canal structures, and provide general operation of the system. Trains and instructs field technicians or other employees to collect water quality data and samples. For GS Positions with Basic Education Requirements:
Basic Education Requirements:
A. Degree:
physical or natural science, or engineering that included at least 30 semester hours in any combination of courses in hydrology, the physical sciences, geophysics, chemistry, engineering science, soils, mathematics, aquatic biology, atmospheric science, meteorology, geology, oceanography, or the management or conservation of water resources. The course work must have included at least 6 semester hours in calculus (including both differential and integral calculus), and at least 6 semester hours in physics. Calculus and physics, as described above, are requirements for all grade levels. OR B. Combination of education and experience -- course work as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Substitution of Education/Specialized Experience Requirements:
In addition to the basic education requirement, in order to be rated as qualified for this position, the HR Office must be able to determine that the applicant meets the education and/or specialized experience requirement - this information must be clearly supported in the resume. To qualify at the GS-09 level applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 in Federal service. Specialized experience at this level is defined as examples such as:
computing and compiling hydrographic data to prepare rating tables; data reports on flood stage and discharge; canal diversions and reservoir regulation; OR 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree; OR master's; OR equivalent graduate degree; OR a combination of graduate level education and professional experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. To qualify at the GS-11 level applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 in Federal service. Specialized experience at this level is defined as examples such as:
experience assisting with the directing, maintaining and developing a hydrography program; updating hydrologic curves for reservoir operation; identifying and adapting new flow measurement technologies such as Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers and Acoustic Velocity Meters as well as determining and using the appropriate instruments to use for flow measurement, groundwater monitoring, water level measurement and other measurement parameters at new and existing gauging stations and locations; OR 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree; OR Ph.D.; OR equivalent doctoral degree; OR a combination of education and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirement for this position. Preferred incumbent has ability to write utility programs using standard programming language (e.g., C+
or similar) and correct minor software problems. 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. Applicants will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. If selected, the selectee will be required to provide official college transcripts to verify educational qualifications. An official transcript must be sent directly from the University's Registrar's office and must be provided from the institution awarding the degree. Academic transcripts certified by notary publics are NOT official. Official transcripts must be submitted prior to reporting to work as a condition of employment. Failure to submit official transcripts may be grounds for dismissal or rescission of the job offer.
- Department:
1315 Hydrology - Salary Range:
$52,905 to $83,210 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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