This internship is geared toward students majoring in one of the following areas of study: Natural or Physical Sciences, or Engineering Science.
For more information on basic qualifications, please click on the following:
Hydrologic Technician 1316 job series.
GS-03: All applicants must meet at least one of the following to qualify for the GS--3 level:
A. Six months of general experience of any kind that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work of the position OR Experience that provided a familiarity with the subject matter or processes of the broad subject area of the occupation.
ORB. Successful completion of l year of study that included at least one course in subjects such as engineering, industrial technology, construction drafting, surveying, physical science, biology, or mathematics.
GS-04: All applicants must meet at least one of the following to qualify for the GS-04 level:
A. Six months of general experience AND six months of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-3 level in the Federal service that is in or related to the duties of this position.
General experience is any type of work that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work of the position to be filled, OR experience that provided a familiarity with the subject matter or processes of the broad subject area of the occupation for which the applicant is applying.
Specialized experience may include 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; or construction estimating if it equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position.
Examples of GS-3 level work assignments include: 1) Performing minor repairs at gaging stations, to water level recorders and other equipment used in hydrologic investigations; 2) Assisting in making measurements of stream flow or making simple current meter measurements on small streams; 3) Recording routine measurements of water levels at specified observations wells; 4) Collecting water quality samples and assisting in making laboratory determinations of water quality parameters by predetermined methods; 5) Maintaining and assisting in readying current meters and sampling equipment for field work. For examples 1-5, a designated authority made assignments by giving complete, explicit oral and/or written instructions at the beginning of each assignment, covering work methods, available equipment, procedures, reference guidelines, etc. Recurring assignments were carried out within well-established procedures, with minimal instruction and were only infrequently spot checked or observed by a designated authority. Less routine assignments were occasionally checked in progress or upon completion;
ORB. Successful completion of 2 years (60 semester hours/90 quarter hours) of study above the high school level that included at least 12 semester hours in any combination of courses such as engineering, industrial technology, construction drafting, surveying, physical science, biology, or mathematics;
ORC. Equivalent combination of successfully completed post-high school education and specialized and/or general experience, as stated above.
All applicants must meet qualification and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
See full position details and apply at https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/464184300.
