JOB SUMMARY: What General Information Do I Need To Know About This Position? Salary: $68,913 (Step 1) to $89,584 (Step 10). MAJOR DUTIES: As a Hydrologic Technician within the Virginia/West Virginia Water Science Center, some of your specific duties will include: Collects surface-water, groundwater, and water-quality data, troubleshoots equipment, and runs station levels. Enters data, computes records, and writes analyses of procedures followed. Reviews/approves data for quality and preparation for publication. Works with other staff and communicates effectively with cooperators and the public. 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, 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, possible aggressive wildlife encounters, and hazardous conditions such as ice or flooding, or exposure to irritant or toxic chemicals. Work may require the use of special clothing or gear such as masks, coats, boots, goggles, respirators, or life jackets. Driver's License/Driving Record: You will be required to operate a government-owned or -leased vehicle in the performance of your official duties. Applicants for this position must meet the following requirements: (1) possess a valid State license, and (2) possess a safe driving record. If selected, you will be required to provide proof of a valid State license & a copy of your driving record. Pre-Employment Medical: Taking and passing a pre-employment medical examination at Federal expense is required due to the physical demands of this job. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.
