Hydrologist

Geological Survey • Salt Lake City, Utah • $39.58k - $63.73k / year • 3d ago

JOB SUMMARY: General Information Salary: GS-05; $39,576 (Step 01) to $51,446 (Step 10); Salary: GS-07; $49,025 (Step 01) to $63,733 (Step 10); NOTE: First time hires to the Federal Government are typically hired at the Step 01. MAJOR DUTIES: As a Hydrologist within the Utah Water Science Center, some of your specific duties will include: Assists higher level Hydrologists in conducting hydrologic studies by collecting hydrologic data in the field, recording, analyzing, and interpreting hydrologic data, researching records, and compiling statistical data, and preparing and editing portions of the hydrologic report. Collects hydrologic data using a variety of methods and equipment such as measuring the discharge of streams having a variety of depth and flow conditions; collecting and analyzing geologic samples to delineate and correlate aquifer systems and describe water-bearing characteristics; measuring water levels in observation wells, collecting pumpage records and other geohydrologic data; and collecting and analyzing water samples for the analysis of sediment concentration or chemical quality. Writes portions of interpretive reports of hydrologic studies and prepares hydrologic information in the form of maps, charts, or graphs for inclusion in reports. Computes, analyzes, and interprets records of streamflow, water levels, pumpage, sediment quantities, or biological and chemical quality to assist in the scientific evaluation of hydrologic phenomena. Operates a government owned or leased vehicle as incident driver. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.