Hydrologist

Bureau of Reclamation; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 51,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bureau of Reclamation in Albuquerque, New Mexico, invites applications for a Hydrologist at the GS-11 level. The role involves planning, conducting and reporting hydrologic investigations, with opportunities to modify techniques and analyze data.

This position supports landscape-scale water-resources projects, uses models and databases, and requires education transcripts for substitutions. Telework is eligible; duty location is Albuquerque.

Qualifications

• Education may substitute for experience at each grade level; transcripts may be required.
• Official transcripts must verify degree conferred and institution.
• Accreditation rules apply; foreign education must be evaluated.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a project member for hydrologic investigations and report interpretations.
• Modify hydrologic techniques or procedures and analyze data.
• Plan and report hydrologic studies using adapted approaches and models.
• Develop and use relational databases for hydrologic data and analyses.
• Lead multi-basin investigations with hydrologic modeling and policy alignment.
• Collaborate with land managers to ensure compliance with environmental laws.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in hydrology or related field

Job description

• Schedule: Occasionally work outside of regular tour of duty with supervisor approval.

Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Hydrologist. You can make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment. Duty Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico

Key Responsibilities

At the full performance level (GS-11) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: Serve as a project member for complete hydrologic investigations by planning, conducting, and reporting on interpretations of limited independent studies or contributing to large, expansive studies. Modify established hydrologic techniques or procedures. Collect, interpret, analyze and evaluate hydrologic data.

Plan, execute, and report on hydrologic studies that require adapted approaches to meet problems. Plan, perform, coordinate and direct comprehensive hydrologic studies of hydrologic systems in accordance with and applicable authorizations, policy, and regulatory requirements. Use comprehensive process or computer models to conduct and simulate hydrologic analysis and inform operations.

Develop, modify, and utilize relational databases and related applications to maintain hydrologic data for conducting operational support and planning analyses. Work on complex water issues whose solutions require a proven understanding of hydrology and one or more related disciplines such as hydraulics, geology, geochemistry, and the complexities of ground or surface water flow.

Plan, review, and evaluate multi-basin, multi-aquifer investigations which includes predictive water quantity and quality numerical modeling and adherence to all management-based water resource policies. Provide current information on resource management and technical requirements. May be called on to provide technical data and professional advice.

Work with State, local and/or tribal land managers to ensure water resources management practices are consistent with Clean Water Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, Federal Land Management Policy Act, and the National Environmental Policy Act, state laws, and various regional, State, Federal, and local policies and procedural guidance and with Interior Board of Land Appeal decisions.

Work with a team, or independently, to implement landscape-level projects to restore watersheds, improve water quality, protect federal water rights, and protect Wild & Scenic Rivers. These duties are described at the GS-11; the GS-07, GS-09, are developmental leading to the full performance level GS-11.

Requirements & Education

This vacancy announcement allows substituting education for experience at each grade level. You must submit a copy of college transcript(s) (unofficial copy is acceptable) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience. Transcripts must include the name of the college or university and date the degree was conferred. A typed list of courses, grades, semester/quarter hours, GPA, etc. will not be accepted.

Non-submission may result in being rated not qualified for the position. This position has a mandatory education requirement. Transcripts must include the name of the college or university and date the degree was conferred. Non-submission will result in being rated not qualified for the position. You will be required to provide official college transcripts to verify educational qualifications, if selected.

Official transcripts must be sent directly from the University's Registrar's office and must be provided from the institution awarding the degree. Academic transcripts certified by notary publics are NOT official. Official transcripts must be submitted prior to reporting to work as a condition of employment. Failure to submit official transcripts may be grounds for dismissal or rescission of the job offer.

Accreditation: Only education from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education is acceptable to meet education requirements or to substitute for experience, if applicable. For additional info, refer to the Office of Personnel Management and U.S. Department of Education.

Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. For additional info, refer to the U.S. Network for Education Information.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Bureau of Reclamation, Department of the Interior.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $51007 - $98141/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-21.

What is the work schedule?

This is a Occasionally work outside of regular tour of duty with supervisor approval. position.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

Source: USAJOBS.gov - U.S. Federal Government