Hydrologist Position

We are seeking a highly skilled Hydrologist to join our team at the National Park Service. As a Hydrologist, you will play a crucial role in the planning, coordination, and execution of large-scale interagency restoration projects.

• Conduct hydrologic studies and investigations to define, analyze, forecast, or describe both natural and human-induced hydrologic changes in the area.
• Provide expert technical advice and assistance to land, resource, and facility managers, and other internal and external clients.
• Lead or participate on hydrologic studies of considerable scope and complexity or serve as a project leader or member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Plan, direct, perform, and/or coordinate comprehensive hydrologic studies or significant components of extensive studies.

• Bachelor's degree in physical or natural science, or engineering that included at least 30 semester hours in any combination of courses in hydrology, the physical sciences, geophysics, chemistry, engineering science, soils, mathematics, aquatic biology, atmospheric science, meteorology, geology, oceanography, or the management or conservation of water resources.
• At least 6 semester hours in calculus (including both differential and integral calculus), and at least 6 semester hours in physics.
• One full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service.

The work is usually performed in an office setting. However, work time may also be spent periodically visiting field sites. Field site visits are typically performed in either an outdoor setting subject to weather changes, diverse terrain, and safety hazards associated with working around complex features and/or construction, or an industrial setting subject to noise, fumes, and moving machinery.

Safety precautions and protocols are observed at all times and the scientist complies with safety instructions and regulations and ensures individual and others' safety by promptly reporting unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, and accidents to the supervisor.

The National Park Service has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval.