JOB SUMMARY: What General Information Do I Need To Know About This Position? Flagstaff, AZ GS-7 $49,025 (Step 01) to $63,733 (Step 10) GS-8 $54,292 (Step 01) to $70,578 (Step 10) Tucson, AZ: GS-7 $49,906 (Step 01) to $64,879 (Step 10) GS-8 $55,268 (Step 01) to $71,847 (Step 10) Carson City, NV and Sacramento, CA: GS-7 $54,203 (Step 01) to $70,466 (Step 10) GS-8 $60,027 (Step 01) to $78,033 (Step 10) NOTE: First time hires to the Federal Government are typically hired at the Step 01. MAJOR DUTIES: As a Hydrologic Technician within the Arizona Water Science Center, some of your specific duties will include: Computes and checks surface-water records from field data where hydrologic conditions are fairly stable. Reviews the plotting of discharge measurements. Reviews gage-height data and discharge measurements to check methods and accuracy of computation Performs water-level and discharge measurements from wells and springs adjusting approach for unforeseen circumstances. Observes and notes various hydraulic and environmental conditions. Performs various field analyses of sample constituents. Prepares representative samples for lab analyses. Computes and checks water-quality monitoring records using basic techniques Documents the procedure used to compute records. Uses sediment computation programs to process routine sediment load data. Instrumentation: Installs, maintains and services a variety of sensing, recording and communications equipment and instrumentation. Troubleshoots selected hydrologic instrumentation in the office Data Management: Enters, retrieves, edits, and analyzes hydrologic data using one or more of several databases, spreadsheets, and graphics software programs. Monitors water-quality sampling frequencies for timely data collection and reports discrepancies Physical Demands: Office conditions do not require special safety precautions; field conditions may include extreme heat or cold, rain or snow; hazardous conditions such as ice or flooding; or exposure to irritant or toxic chemicals. Work may require the use of personal protective equipment such as masks, coats, boots, goggles, respirators, or life jackets Work Environment: The work regularly requires considerable dexterity, agility, and strenuous physical exertion such as: climbing and/or working from tall ladders and scaffolding; work in areas where footing is treacherous such as slippery or icy river banks, steep rocky terrain, cableways, or fast-moving water; lifting heavy objects weighing 23 kilograms (50 pounds) or more, or crouching or crawling in restricted areas. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.
