JOB SUMMARY: What General Information Do I Need To Know About This Position? Salary: $54,292.00 to (Step 01) to $70,578.00 (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 New York Water Science Center, some of your specific duties will include: Applies hydroacoustic knowledge to compute and check surface-water and groundwater records from field data. Collects, evaluates and prepares field data for analysis. Analyzes hydrologic data using one or more of several databases, spreadsheets, and graphics software programs. Utilizes hydrologic data analysis rating development and report writing. Construct, maintain, and service a variety of sensing, recording and communications equipment and instrumentation. Operates a government vehicle as an incidental driver. Physical Demands: 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 riverbanks, 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. Work Environment: 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. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.