Hydrologic Technician (Seasonal)
Your tasks
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
All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-10/26/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience, your 2 page resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full-time). If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount of qualified specialized experience. Resumes must not exceed two single-sided pages and resumes longer than two pages will not be accepted. You may only submit one resume. Only the document submitted as the "Resume" under the Documents section will be used to determine your qualifications/eligibility and for rating purposes. In the event you submit more than one resume, only the latest submission will be reviewed.
To qualify for this position at the GS-06 grade level, you must possess one of the following: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level in Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sector) that is directly related to the position to be filled. Examples of specialized experience include the following: collecting field data for water-focused projects or studies; calibrating, programing, maintaining, and troubleshooting hydrologic monitoring equipment such as water quality sondes; using standard computer software applications to store, retrieve, organize, and summarize data; using specialized hydrologic database software to correct and grade data; and communicating water-focused monitoring results, orally and in writing. You must include hours worked per week in your resume.
To qualify for this position at the GS-07 grade level, you must possess one of the following: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 level in Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sector) that is directly related to the position to be filled. Examples of specialized experience include the following: collecting field data for water-focused projects or studies; calibrating, programing, maintaining and troubleshooting hydrologic monitoring equipment such as water quality sondes; using standard computer software applications to store, retrieve, organize, and summarize data; using specialized hydrologic database software to correct and grade data; communicating water-focused monitoring results, orally and in writing; and performing preliminary statistical and spatial analyses on hydrologic datasets. You must include hours worked per week in your resume. -OR- EDUCATION: At least one year (18 semester hours or equivalent) of graduate level coursework. Coursework must be directly related to the position. You must include a copy of your transcripts with your application and the hours worked per week in your resume. -OR- A COMBINATION OF SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: To combine education and experience, first take the number of graduate level semester hours (or equivalent) earned, and divide by 18 semester hours (or equivalent). Then take the number of months of full-time experience and divide by 12 months. Add the percentages together. The total must equal at least 100% to qualify. You must include a copy of your transcripts with your application and the hours worked per week in your resume.
NOTE: If you are qualifying based in part on education, you MUST submit a copy of your transcripts. Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sectors. The OPM Qualification Standards Handbook is available for review at: OPM Qualification Standards.
Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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.
U.S. Citizenship required. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Males must meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement. Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program. Occupancy of government quarters may be required. Government housing may be available but is not guaranteed. Use find a park to contact specific parks for more information on government housing. You may be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided. You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and/or shift work. You may be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver's license will be required in such cases. You must be at least 18 years of age or older to operate government vehicles. You may be required to complete training, obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority. You must be at least (1)18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program.
Other
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: