Hydrologic Technician (Seasonal)

U.S. Department of the Interior; Deutschland; On-site; EUR 49,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of the Interior is seeking Hydrological Technicians to support gathering and processing hydrologic data. This role involves field data collection, calibration of water quality/quantity devices, and data management using specialized databases and software.

Applicants should be prepared for work in remote wilderness settings and participate in training others as needed. GS-06/07 level duties include basic statistical analyses and production of written reports and informal

Qualifications

• Education transcripts must be provided if education is used to meet qualifications.
• U.S. citizenship required and background investigation.
• Selective Service registration may be required for males.
• Training and supervision of others may be involved.

Responsibilities

• Collect hydrologic data in the field using standard methods.
• Calibrate and program data recording devices.
• Use database and software to store, retrieve, and summarize data.
• Prepare preliminary reports and presentations on water quality investigations.

Skills

Field data collection

Electronics calibration

Data storage & retrieval

Quality control

Education

Bachelor's degree required

Tools

Database software

Data analysis tools

Job description

Summary

Hydrological Technicians perform a range of complex support work related to the gathering and processing of hydrologic data. Anticipated Entry on Duty: March - July 2027. Applicants must be submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the 10/26/2026 to be considered. For more park(s) information, select "Learn more about this agency" below:

Major Duties

Some of the Hydrological Technician major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following:

• Collecting various types of hydrologic data in the field using standard methods, practices, and procedures.
• Calibrating and programing electronic water quality/quantity data recording devices.
• Using standard computer software to store, retrieve, organize and, summarize data.
• Using a specialized database to store data.
• Undertaking quality control procedures to identify data issues.
• Working with diverse individuals under a variety of conditions, including remote wilderness settings.

Additional GS-06 duties:

• Troubleshooting electronic water quality/quantity data recording devices.
• Using a specialized database to correct and grade data.
• Producing preliminary reports and informal presentations summarizing routine phases of water quality investigations.

Additional GS-07 duties:

• Conducting basic statistical and spatial analyses.
• Producing technical and non-technical written reports and oral presentations summarizing routine phases of water quality investigations.
• Motivating, guiding, and training others in order to accomplish goals.

Education

To qualify based on education, you must submit a legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Transcripts do not need to be official, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work. If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. There is no substitution of education for experience at the GS-06 level of this announcement.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Males must meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement.
• Selectee will be required to participate in