Hydrologist

This position is located on a Forest Service Research unit. The incumbent performs professional work in the field of hydrology, participating as a member of a research team working to evaluate short-and long-term effects of forest management activities on erosion processes and stream functions. For additional information about the duties of this position, please contact Adam Price at [email protected].

Operates, maintains, and collects data from hydrometeorological field instruments; performs field and laboratory measurements on hydrologic characteristics.

Is responsible for data compilation and quality assurance for hydrometeorological data, including streamflow, temperature, and rainfall data.

Prepares and processes sediment samples to determine sediment characteristics using gravimetric methods, as well as miscellaneous other sediment-related analyses.

Compiles reports of processed samples, and analyzes data to calculate standard streamflow and precipitation metrics and assess sensor functions at each monitoring station.

Develops, maintains, and trouble-shoots software used at various stages in sample processing and reporting, as well as software used in processing and documenting other hydrologic data from monitoring sites.

Maintains, trouble-shoots, and carries out simple repairs of basic laboratory and field equipment.

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt. Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check. Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov