Hydrologic Technician (Seasonal)

National Park Service; Flagstaff (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Park Service is seeking a Hydrological Technician to support field data collection and data processing for watershed and water quality monitoring programs. You will calibrate data recording devices, manage data in standard software, and prepare reports summarizing routine investigations.

The role involves working in diverse field conditions, sometimes remote wilderness settings, and may include training others to achieve project goals. Strong attention to data quality is essential.

Qualifications

• Submit transcripts from an accredited institution.
• Foreign credentials must be evaluated for equivalence.
• There is no substitution of education for experience at the GS-06 level.

Responsibilities

• Collect hydrologic data in the field using standard methods.
• Calibrate and program electronic water quality/quantity data recording devices.
• Use standard software to store, retrieve, organize and summarize data; use a specialized database.
• Produce preliminary reports and informal presentations of routine water quality investigations.
• Perform quality control to identify data issues; train others as needed.
• Conduct basic statistical and spatial analyses at GS-07 level.

Skills

Data collection

Field work

Data quality control

Statistical analysis

Tools

Specialized database

Job description

• Schedule: Work schedule is dependent on the position.

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:

Key Responsibilities

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; and 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.

Requirements & 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.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with National Park Service, Department of the Interior.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $21.76 - $31.43/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-26.

What is the work schedule?

This is a Work schedule is dependent on the position. position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.