Hydrologic Technician

U.S. Geological Survey; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Geological Survey in Grand Junction, CO is seeking a Hydrologic Technician to support field data collection and monitoring programs. The position involves measuring surface water stage and discharge, groundwater levels, and water quality using established procedures and instrumentation.

The role offers hands-on field work in diverse environments and contributes to USGS water-resource projects in the region. Experience in field measurements and data recording is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Measures surface water stage and discharge using field methods and equipment.
• Measures groundwater level and discharge from wells and springs.
• Performs routine water-quality measurements (temperature, pH, DO, etc.) under field conditions.
• Installs, maintains, and troubleshoots sensing and recording instrumentation.

Job description

Linked: USAJOBS - Job Announcement GS-1316-6 Hydrologic Technician – Grand Junction, CO

Under this hiring authority, there is a requirement to live within 60 miles of the field unit located in Grand Junction, CO. Please see the announcement for more information.

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

Major duties

• Surface Water: Performs routine measurements of stage and discharge, applying various methods and using different equipment depending upon the field conditions.
• Ground Water: Performs water-level and discharge measurements from wells and springs, noting various field conditions.
• Water Quality: Considering field conditions, selects from a variety of well-established procedures to perform routine field water-quality measurements such as water temperature, specific conductance, pH, dissolved oxygen, and alkalinity.
• Instrumentation: Installs, maintains, services and troubleshoots a variety of sensing, recording an...