Hydrologic Field Technician

U.S. Department of the Interior; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of the Interior, Wyoming-Montana Water Science Center, in Billings, MT, seeks a Hydrologic Technician to perform routine field measurements and data management. Travel up to 10 nights/month may be required, with a government travel card. Salary GS-05, with steps 1–10 across a Billings, MT region.

Position involves data review, instrument maintenance, and data entry into databases and graphics software. Developmental duties apply below the full performance level.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen or National required.
• Background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service.
• Direct Deposit and E-Verify required.
• Must maintain a valid driver's license and meet physical fitness standards.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine measurements of stage and discharge using established methods.
• Reviews gage-height data and plots hydrographs for comparison.
• Installs and maintains sensing and recording equipment and instrumentation.
• Assists in establishing vertical and horizontal datums.
• Enters and analyzes surface-water, groundwater, and water-quality data using databases and spreadsheets.
• Maintains accurate files supporting data in USGS databases.
• Duties are developmental below full performance level.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Interpersonal Skills

Reading Comprehension

Self-Management

Flexibility

Integrity/Honesty

Stress Tolerance

Job description

U.S. Department of the Interior, Wyoming-Montana Water Science Center, in Billings, MT, seeks a Hydrologic Technician to perform routine field measurements and data management. Travel up to 10 nights/month may be required, with a government travel card. Salary GS-05, with steps 1–10 across a Billings, MT region.

Position involves data review, instrument maintenance, and data entry into databases and graphics software. Developmental duties apply below the full performance level.