JOB SUMMARY: What General Information Do I Need To Know About This Position? This is a temporary appointment not to exceed 12 months that may be extended for 12 additional months without further competition. Salary: $114,332 (Step 01) to $148,636 (Step 10); NOTE: First time hires to the Federal Government are typically hired at the Step 01. MAJOR DUTIES: As a Hydrologist within the Nevada Water Science Center, some of your specific duties will include: Serves as senior expert in the field and as such is responsible for complete, large scale hydrologic investigations by planning, conducting, and reporting on interpretive studies. Develops, extends, calibrates, and advances the use of comprehensive models to conduct and simulate hydrologic analysis and inform operations. Conducts planning, review, and evaluation of multi-basin, multi-aquifer investigations which includes statistical, mathematical, time series and other water quantity and quality modeling in adherence with all management-based water resource policies. Serves as consultant and advisor to bureau management and other scientists on matters pertaining to specialized knowledge. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.