Hydrologist

The Bureau of Reclamation is hiring a Hydrologist in Ephrata, WA, to manage water operations and collect hydrologic data. Responsibilities include conducting water quality sampling, snow surveys, and operating SCADA systems. The position allows for telework with supervisory approval. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or nationals and meet specific education and employment conditions. A valid state driver's license is required.
## Summary


Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Hydrologist. Make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment.


Duty Location:* Ephrata, Washington https://www.usbr.gov/pn/about/hr/area-information.html
Reclamation has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and you may be allowed to telework with supervisory approval.
## This job is open to


### The public


U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.


### Veterans


Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference


### Clarification from the agency


U.S. Citizens and U.S. Nationals


## Duties


Performs a variety of work in water operations and management of reservoirs and water conveyance systems.Schedules, collects, tracks, and verifies hydrologic data from analog and digital sources at multiple sites.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 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 perform hydrological data measurement and collection techniques.
## Requirements
### Conditions of employment


You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.


You must be suitable for federal employment, determined by a background investigation.


You must submit a resume and supporting documentation (see Required Documents).


You must submit eligibility documents for veterans' consideration (see Required Documents).


You must meet any minimum education and/or experience requirements (see Qualifications).


You must submit transcript(s) to verify education requirements (see Qualifications/Education).


You must maintain a valid State Driver's License at all times as the position requires operation of government vehicles on government and public roads. Failure to maintain a valid State Driver's License at all times will result in removal from the position.


You will be required to obtain a successful pre-employment physical examination by a licensed physician certifying your ability to perform the duties of this position. A physical exam may not be required if a comparable agency approved examination was performed within the last 12 months. The cost of the exam will be reimbursed by the agency.


Continue to the Additional Information section for the Condition of Employment For Probationary Period.**
### Qualifications To be eligible for consideration, you must first meet the Basic Education Requirement for this position, having:
Degree: A degree in physical or natural science, or engineering that included at least 30 semester hours in any combination of courses in:hydrologythe physical sciencesgeophysicschemistryengineering sciencesoilsmathematicsaquatic biologyatmospheric sciencemeteorologygeologyoceanographyor the management or conservation of water resourcesThe coursework must have included:at least 6 semester hours in calculus (including both differential and integral calculus), andat least 6 semester hours in physics.
OR
Combination of education and experience: combination of education and experience-coursework equivalent to a major as described in A, including the required 30 semester hours, 6 hours of calculus, and 6 hours of physics, plus appropriate experience or additional education.Specialized Experience
In order to be rated as qualified for this position, the HR Office must be able to determine that you meet the education and/or specialized experience requirement - this information must be clearly supported in the resume.
To qualify at the GS-09*, you must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to at least the GS-07 level in federal service having demonstrated experience (obtained either in the private or public sectors) performing at least 4 of the following: