Hydrologist - East Hartford, United States - US Geological Survey

US Geological Survey

Verified Company

East Hartford, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Duties:

As a Hydrologist within the New England Water Science Center, some of your specific duties will include:

Plan, organize, and execute complex scientific studies that describe and interpret hydrologic conditions to define, analyze, forecast, or describe both natural and human-induced hydrologic changes.
Access, create, analyze, and interpret large and diverse multidimensional physical, hydrologic, and environmental datasets.
Prepare technical reports that document the objectives, scope, approach, results, and conclusions of interpretative studies.
Develop computer reports and graphics to display scientific information and related statistics in innovative formats.
Operate a government motor vehicle as an incidental driver.

Physical Demands:

Field work requires physical exertion, such as long periods of standing, or recurring and considerable walking, stooping, bending, crouching, crawling, and climbing such as in regular and periodic construction activities and field inspections.

Work may also include frequent lifting of moderately heavy items weighing less than 50 pounds.

Field assignments may also involve operating small watercraft, driving motor vehicles to work sites, some of which may be remote, and include overnight stays in remote locations.

Work Environment:

The work involves regular and recurring exposure to moderate risks, discomforts, and unpleasantness such as: high noise levels, infectious materials, or toxic or irritating chemicals; travel in safety approved small aircraft and watercraft; high winds and low or high temperatures; infestation of dangerous reptiles or poisonous plants, snakes, or insects; adverse weather conditions; noxious fumes; flammable liquids; or radiation.

The work involves performing tasks in close proximity to rotating heavy mechanical and electrical machinery and may involve working within confined spaces for extensive periods of time.

Special safety precautions such as protective clothing and gear are necessary.

Safety precautions and protocols are 5 observed at all times and the scientist complies with safety instructions and regulations and ensures individual and others' safety by promptly reporting unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, and accidents to the supervisor.

The USGS New England Water Science Center is committed to inclusive hiring practices that build a healthy workplace where diversity is our strength, and each staff member has the support they need to succeed._

Requirements:

Conditions of Employment:

Key Requirements:

Applicants must be U.S. Citizens.
Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation.
More requirements are listed under Qualifications and Other Information.
Selectee must provide a valid state driver's license & safe driving record.

Special Requirements:

-
Driver's License/Driving Record: You will be required to operate a government-owned or -leased vehicle in the performance of your official duties.

Applicants for this position must meet the following requirements:
(1) possess a valid State license, and (2) possess a safe driving record. If selected, you will be required to provide proof of a valid State license & a copy of your driving record.
-
Pre-Employment Medical: Taking and passing a pre-employment medical examination at Federal expense is required due to the physical demands of this job.

Qualifications:

BASIC
EDUCATION
REQUIREMENT:

At all grade levels, applicants must meet A or B below to satisfy the basic education requirement for a Hydrologist.

Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in physical or natural science, or engineering that included at least 30 semester hours or the equivalent 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 or the equivalent in calculus (including both differential and integral calculus), and at least
6 semester hours or the equivalent in physics.

**OR
B.

A combination of education and experience-course work as shown in "A" above (30 semester hours or the equivalent in any combination of courses as specified in "A" above which must include at least
6 semester hours or the equivalent in calculus (including both differential and integral calculus), and at least
6 semester hours or the equivalent in physics), plus appropriate experience and/or additional education for a total of 4 years.

The education or combined education and experience must be comparable in type, scope and thoroughness to that acquired through successful completion of a 4-year course of study as described in "A" above.

GS-09:In addition to the b