Job title: Hydrologist
Company: Federal government of the United States
Job description: SummaryReclamation 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: Boulder City, Nevada and Yuma, Arizona
Boulder City, NV:
Henderson, NV:
Las Vegas, NV:
Yuma, AZ:Overview
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Open & closing dates11/05/2024 to 11/19/2024Salary$74,050 – $115,379 per yearSalary reflected is for the Boulder City, NV location. Refer to “Additional Information” for more information.Pay scale & gradeGS 11 – 12Locations1 vacancy in the following locations:Remote jobNoTelework eligibleYes—as determined by the agency policy.Travel Required50% or less – You will be expected to travel for 3-5 days at a time for this position. Field duties involve regular overnight travel throughout the year.Relocation expenses reimbursedNoAppointment typePermanentWork scheduleFull-timeServiceCompetitivePromotion potential12Job family (Series)Supervisory statusNoSecurity clearanceDrug testNoPosition sensitivity and riskTrust determination processFinancial disclosureNoBargaining unit statusAnnouncement numberBOR-LCB-25-DE-12590120-LRTControl number817627200This job is open toClarification from the agencyU.S. Citizens and U.S. NationalsVideosDutiesAt the full performance level this position:
- Collects, interprets, analyzes, and evaluates hydrologic data in the Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program, Restoration Development Group.
- Works on complex water issues whose solutions require a proven understanding of hydrology and or more related disciplines such as hydraulics, geology, geochemistry, and the complexities of ground or surface water flow.
- Prepares investigative project proposals and develops work plans and protocols which include consideration of previous experimental and theoretical analyses, evaluation of all available data from various sources, and the development and adaptation of procedures and methods of investigation.
- Writes and publishes reports of findings as internal or external reports, recommendations to resource managers, or scientific journal publications.
RequirementsConditions of EmploymentYou 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).QualificationsBasic Education Requirement: To be eligible for the position, you must meet the Basic Education Requirement for a Hydrologist GS-1315 series as noted below:Qualifications for GS-1315, Hydrologist:
1. 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 coursework 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.
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2. Combination of education and experience: course work as shown in 1 above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Acceptable experience must have included performance of scientific functions related to the study of water resources, based on and requiring a professional knowledge of related sciences and the consistent application of basic scientific principles to the solution of theoretical and practical hydrologic problems.Additional Requirement: To qualify for the position, the HR Office must be able to determine that you meet the education and specialized experience requirement – this information must be clearly supported in the resume.GS-11: To qualify at the GS-11 grade level, you must have 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree OR Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in hydrology or a closely related field OR one year of specialized experience equivalent in complexity and difficulty to at least the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service OR a combination of graduate level education and specialized experience. Note: Combination of education and experience, only graduate education in excess of two years is creditable.Specialized experience for GS-11: Experience defined as planning and coordinating habitat restoration projects. This includes project management tasks such as preparing and tracking budgets, creating timelines, drafting restoration plans, preparing scopes of work/contracts/agreements, and technical report writing. Experience should include analyzing hydrologic models.GS-12: In order to qualify for the GS-12 grade level, your resume must reflect one year of full time specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to at least the GS-11 grade level in Federal service.Specialized experience for GS-12: Experience defined as planning, coordinating, and implementing the restoration of large tracts of land and experience working with others to develop and execute partnerships for the restoration and enhancement of terrestrial and/or aquatic habitats. This includes project management tasks such as preparing and tracking budgets, creating timelines, implementing restoration plans, preparing scopes of work/contracts/agreements, technical report writing, and primary representative for the restoration action. Experience should include developing hydrologic models.*Evaluation of Experience: Acceptable experience must have included performance of scientific functions related to the study of water resources, based on and requiring a professional knowledge of related sciences and the consistent application of basic scientific principles to the solution of theoretical and practical hydrologic 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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.You must meet all requirements, including any selective placement factors if applicable, by 11/19/2024.EducationThis position has a mandatory education requirement. You must submit a copy of college transcript(s) (unofficial copy is acceptable) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience. Transcripts must include the name of the college or university and date the degree was conferred. Non-submission will result in being rated not-qualified for the position.You will be required to provide official college transcripts to verify educational qualifications, if selected. 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.Accreditation: Only education from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education is acceptable to meet education requirements or to substitute for experience, if applicable. For additional info, refer to the and .Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. For additional info, refer to the .Additional informationPosition is being advertised concurrently to status applicants under vacancy announcement BOR-25-MP-12590119-LRT. Applicants interested in applying under both announcement numbers, must submit application packages for each.Salary:Salary reflected is for the Boulder City, NV location. If a selection is made from a different location, then salary for that location will apply. For more information on Federal Salaries visit:Probationary Period: You may be required to serve an initial probationary period. Current, permanent Federal employees who are selected from this announcement may be required to serve a probationary period.Telework: Reclamation has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and you may be allowed to telework with supervisory approval. Current Reclamation policy requires employees to report to the official duty station for at least 50 percent of their regularly scheduled tour of duty per period (2 weeks). Full time telework or remote work is not available for this position.Superior Qualifications: If otherwise eligible and qualified, you may request consideration for a Superior Qualifications Appointment. For information, visit: .E-verify: DOI uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including applicant rights and responsibilities, please visitBackground Investigation: This position is designated as a MODERATE RISK Public Trust position. It requires a fully completed and favorably adjudicated Public Trust Suitability Background Investigation (T2S or T2RS or equivalent) that is current (within the last 5 years). This is a condition of employment.Selective Service: Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must certify registration with the Selective Service System or that the applicant is exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Go to:Bargaining Unit: This is a bargaining unit position represented by AFGE 1978 GS Unit.Additional vacancies may be filled using this job announcement.Applicants who apply under this job opportunity announcement agree to have their application, associated documents and applicable personal information shared with other Bureaus/Offices within the Department of the Interior (DOI) who have vacancies with the same occupational series, grade, full performance level and in the same geographic location(s). Applying to this announcement does not replace the need to apply to other job opportunity announcements for which you wish to receive consideration. You may choose to opt in of having your information shared with other agencies when applying for this position. If an agency requests a copy of a certificate you are on, you will be notified.
- Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .
Expected salary: $74050 – 115379 per year
Location: Yuma, AZ
Job date: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 08:05:28 GMT
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