Hydrologic Technician (Field Assistant)

Geological Survey • Job Sharing • Multiple Locations • $17.45 - $26.73 / hour • 1d ago

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Open: March 31, 2026 — Closes: April 6, 2026

Summary

What General Information Do I Need To Know About This Position? Salary dependent upon the agreed upon duty location of the position. **Locality pay tables can be found here NOTE: First time hires to the Federal Government are typically hired at the Step 01.

Major Duties

As a Hydrologic Technician (Field Assistant) within the Northeast Region, some of your specific duties will include: Collects surface-water, ground-water, and water-quality data from gaging stations, wells, and monitoring sites using established hydrologic methods. Performs laboratory analyses of water samples to determine sediment, chemical, biological, and physical characteristics. Operates and maintains hydrologic measurement and recording instruments, ensuring accurate setup, servicing, and data capture. Follows detailed procedural guidelines and works under close supervision, with assignments reviewed for accuracy and adherence to instructions. Performs routine field tasks requiring attention to detail and awareness of unusual conditions affecting data accuracy. Operates a government vehicle as an incidental driver. Physical Demands: The work requires some physical exertion such as: long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activity; or recurring lifting of moderately heavy items weighing less than 23 kilograms (under 50 pounds) such as lifting and carrying stream gauging weights, data collection and monitoring devices, or sample trays. Work Environment: The work is performed outdoors, and involves moderate or sometimes extreme exposure to the discomforts of rain, cold/hot weather, and rapidly running or icy stream and rivers. Special safety precautions are required in many cases, and the employee typically wears life jackets, special safety boots, waders, and reflective rain gear.

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