FUL - Hydrologic Technician

Summary

You will serve as a FUL - Hydrologic Technician. This position performs technical work in support of professional or technical employees engaged in hydrologic data collection activities. Pay will vary based on grade level and/or duty location for which you're selected. First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate. Locality pay tables can be found here.

Duties

• Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Surface Water: Performs a wide variety of stage and discharge measurements using appropriate techniques, equipment and protocols. Ground Water: Performs wide variety of water-level and discharge measurements from wells and springs selecting appropriate techniques, equipment and protocols. Water Quality: Performs field measurements such as water temperature, specific conductance, pH, dissolved oxygen and alkalinity. Instrumentation: Installs, maintains, services, and assists in the configuration of a variety of sensing, recording, and communications equipment and instrumentation. Data Management: Enters, retrieves, edits, and analyzes hydrologic data using one or more of several databases, spreadsheets, and graphics software programs. Monitors water-quality sampling frequencies for timely data collection and reports discrepancies. Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level. This position will be filled under the Field Unit Local Hiring Authority. Eligibility is limited to applicants who reside within the defined local commuting area at the time of application. For this announcement, the local commuting area is the area from which individuals can reasonably commute to the duty station under normal conditions. The defined vicinity for this position is: between 50-75 miles depending on location, see below for specifics. You must provide proof of residency within the defined vicinity (e.g. mortgage or property deed, lease/rental agreement, utility bill, insurance policy, etc.) at time of application. See the Required Documents section for information on how to verify current residence. You MUST maintain a permanent and exclusive residence within the vicinity of the field unit as listed below: 75 miles from 401 Hardin Road, Little Rock, AR 72211 75 miles from 700 W Research Blvd, Fayetteville, AR 72701 75 miles from 640 Grassmere Park Drive, Nashville, TN 37211 75 miles from 3535 South Sherwood Forest Blvd., Suite 120, Baton Rouge, LA 70816 75 miles from 3095 W California Ave, Ruston, LA 71270 75 miles from 308 Airport Road, Jackson, MS 39208 75 miles from 27 Kirkbride Lane, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 75 miles from 765 Alligator Alley, Hardeeville, SC 29927 75 miles from 1770 Corporate Drive, Suite 500, Norcross, GA 30093 75 miles from 3916 Sunset Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC 27607 75 miles from 810 Tyvola Road, Suite 108, Charlotte, NC 28217 75 miles from 44 Buck Shoals Road, Unit 704, Asheville, NC 28704-3307 75 miles from 720 Gracern Road, Suite 129, Columbia, SC 29210 75 miles from 105 South 6th Street, Room 231, Federal Building, Mt. Vernon, IL 62864 75 miles from 1400 Independence Road, Rolla, MO 65401 75 miles from 400 S Clinton St, Suite 269, Iowa City, IA 52240 75 miles from 401 NW Capital Drive, Lee's Summit, MO 64086 75 miles from 405 N. Goodwin Ave., Urbana, IL 61801 75 miles from 3745 Broadway, Fort Myers, FL 33901 75 miles from 2639 North Monroe St, Bldg. C, Suite 101, Tallahassee, FL 32303 75 miles from 10770 North 46th St., Suite E700, Tampa, FL 33617 75 miles from 3321 College Avenue, Davie, FL 33314 75 miles from 12703 Research Parkway, Suite 200, Orlando, FL 32826 75 miles from Ft. Worth Federal Center, 501 W. Felix St., Building 24, Fort Worth, TX 76115 75 miles from 1505 Ferguson Lane, Austin, TX 78754 75 miles from 3745 S. Jackson Street, Suite A, San Angelo, TX 76903 75 miles from 5563 DeZavala, Suite 290, San Antonio, TX 78249 75 miles from 19241 David Memorial Dr., Suite 180, The Woodlands, TX 77385 75 miles from 202 NW 66th Street, Bldg. 7, Oklahoma City, OK 73116 75 miles from 10207-B East 61st Street, Tulsa, OK 74133 60 miles from 601 SW 2nd Ave., Suite 1950, Portland, OR 97204 60 miles from 294 NW Graham Road, Troutdale, OR 97060 60 miles from 1244 Walnut St., Suite 200A, Eugene, OR 97403 60 miles from 6600 Washburn Way, Klamath Falls, OR 97603 60 miles from 4890 N Runway Drive, Central Point, OR 97502 50 miles from 2730 N. Deer Run Road, Suite 3, Carson City, NV 89701 50 miles from 500 Date Street, Building 500, Boulder City, NV 89005 50 miles from Nevada National Security Site, A23-158 Mercury Hwy, Mercury, NV 89023 50 miles from 716 West Cedar Street, Eureka, CA 95501 50 miles from 3115 Ramco Street, Suite 180, West Sacramento, CA 95691 50 miles from 6000 J Street, Placer Hall, Sacramento, CA 95819 50 miles from 8550 23rd Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95826 50 miles from NASA AMES-Moffett Field, Building 19, 260 Moffett Field, CA 94035 50 miles from 12110 Tech Center Drive, Poway, CA 92064 50 miles from 11075 Black Marble Way, Redding, CA 96003 50 miles from 10775 Pioneer Trail, Suite 102, Truckee, CA 96161 50 miles from 1653 Plum Lane, Redlands, CA 92374 50 miles from 4165 Spruance Road, Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92101 50 miles from 2885 Mission Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Qualifications

Requirements Continued... As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated. This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, the agency will consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Under applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies, in writing, that the individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized. In the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period, such appointments are terminated. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Qualifications: All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-08/14/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience. Failure to adequately provide information needed to determine number of hours worked in each position may result in that time not being credited when evaluating qualifying experience. Minimum Qualification Requirements: To qualify for this position, you must meet the following minimum qualifications: Basic Educational Requirement AND/OR Specialized Experience for the series to which you are applying. To qualify for this position at the GS-08 grade level: Specialized Experience: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors. Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience: work as a technician or aid in engineering, earth, physical, or natural science, forestry, soil conservation, or surveying; trades or crafts work in maintenance or construction of facilities or equipment related to hydrology; drafting; or construction estimating. Experience performing routine repair of water-quality measurements; preparing summaries or basic data reports on geographical or hydrologic field activities; and computing and drafting field observation data. You must include the hours worked per week. -OR- Education: Successful completion of 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education with a major study in an appropriate field of science, engineering, construction, or industrial technology. (2 years of graduate education is 36 semester hours, 54 quarter hours). You must include transcripts. -OR- Combination of education and experience. Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above. Applicants may substitute a combination of appropriate specialized experience (as described above) and appropriate graduate level education (as described above) that is beyond the first 1 1/2 years of progressive graduate study to meet the qualification requirements. You must include transcripts. Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Requirements

Vicinity Continued... 50 miles from Cal Poly Technology Park II, 1 Grand Ave., Building 84, Suite 1A, San Luis Obispo, CA 93407 50 miles from 2550 North State Street, Ukiah, CA 95482 50 miles from 6150 West Thunderbird Road, Glendale, AZ 85306-4001 50 miles from 2255 N. Gemini Drive, Flagstaff, AZ 86001 50 miles from 7301 Calle Agua Salada, Yuma, AZ 85364 50 miles from 520 N. Park Avenue, Suite 221, Tucson, AZ 85719 75 miles from 3162 Bozeman Avenue, Helena, MT 59601 75 miles from 5522 Research Park Drive, Baltimore, MD 21228 75 miles from 1 Technology Drive, Frostburg, MD 21532 75 miles from Mc Daniel Drive, Dover, DE 19901 75 miles from 3075 Gracie Rd., Cortland, NY 13045-9373 75 miles from 2045 Route 112, Building 4, Coram, NY 11727 75 miles from 439 Hepburn Street, Williamsport, PA 17701 Requirements: Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. Direct Deposit participation required. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more, visit www.dhs.gov/EVerify/. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment. A physical examination will be required, or a statement regarding physical ability will need to be completed. You must maintain physical fitness standards throughout employment. If your specific duty location requires it, you must obtain and maintain a Motorboat Operator Certification Course (MOCC) within 1 year of entry on duty, if applicable. You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority. Applicants must be at least (1)18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program.

How You Will Be Evaluated

This position is being filled under the Field Unit Local Hiring Authority. Under this authority, competitive rating, ranking, and veterans' preference procedures do not apply. The Servicing Human Resources Office will determine whether applicants meet the qualification and eligibility requirements described in this announcement. Applicants who meet these requirements may be referred to the selecting official on a certificate of eligibles for consideration. You must certify that you will maintain a permanent and exclusive residence within the defined vicinity of the field unit(s) listed in this announcement. Upon receipt of a completed application package, the Servicing Human Resources Office will review your resume and supporting documentation to determine whether you meet the minimum qualification requirements described in this announcement. Resumes must not exceed two single-sided pages. Resumes longer than two pages will not be reviewed. Applicants may submit only one resume. Only the document submitted as the "Resume" under the Documents section will be used to determine qualifications and eligibility. If more than one resume is submitted, only the most recent submission will be reviewed. If your resume is incomplete or does not demonstrate that you meet the qualification requirements or specialized experience described in this announcement, you may be determined ineligible or not qualified for further consideration. Providing false or misleading information on your resume or supporting documentation may result in removal from consideration or other action consistent with applicable federal hiring regulations. Applicants who include vulgar, offensive, or inappropriate language or information in their application package will be ineligible for further consideration for this position.

Education

You must submit a copy of your transcript(s) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience. Transcripts must include your name, school name, grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, and date the degree was conferred, if applicable. A typed list of courses, grades, semester/quarter hours, GPA, etc. will not be accepted. Non-submission may result in being rated not qualified for the position. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work. Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | U.S. Department of Education. https://www.ed.gov/about/initiatives/international-affairs/recognition-of-foreign-qualification

Required Documents

The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 08/14/2026: Two Page Resume which includes a list of all significant jobs held and duties performed, dates specified in month and year format, and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week). If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount qualified specialized experience. If military or civilian, please include your rank and/or grade. Resumes must not exceed two single-sided pages and resumes longer than two pages will not be accepted. The minimum font size is 10-point for all body text. Headers may be slightly larger but must remain legible. All resumes must maintain a minimum 0.5-inch margins on all sides to ensure readability and prevent excessive content compression. Including supplemental pages or attachments disguised as resume extensions are prohibited and will not be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. Your 2-page resume must contain information sufficient to make a valid determination that you fully meet the specialized experience requirements. Note: Current and former Federal employees should include pay plan, series, and grade level for relevant federal experience. If experience is for a career ladder position, please ensure to clearly distinguish the job duties for each grade level and how long you were working in each grade level. Resume Builder: https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include Proof of residence (e.g. mortgage or property deed, lease/rental agreement, utility bill, insurance policy). SF-50 cannot be accepted as proof of residence. All college transcript(s), if qualifying based on education. Please submit both undergraduate and graduate level transcripts, as applicable. Failure to submit any of the above-mentioned required documents will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted. Do not submit photographs with your application package. Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials - you must remove your image from all documents. Do not upload Adobe portfolio documents. Adobe portfolio documents are not viewable by our agency's staffing offices.

How To Apply

To apply for this position, you must submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. To receive consideration, your complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 08/14/2026.You must provide documentation to support your eligibility and qualification claims. Please review the required documentation listed in the eligibility sections to ensure you submit the appropriate information. You will only be considered for eligibilities for which you have provided the required supporting documentation. Applications may be submitted through USAJOBS or through other authorized methods identified by the agency (e.g., third-party platforms or local outreach efforts) to support targeted recruitment under this authority. Applicants submitting materials outside of USAJOBS must: Submit a complete application package by the 08/14/2026 of this announcement, and Ensure all materials are formatted and consistent with the application instructions outlined in this announcement, including resume requirements and supporting documentation. All applications, regardless of submission method, will be evaluated using the same criteria and requirements to ensure a fair and equitable hiring process. Applications received after the closing date, or that do not meet the requirements outlined in this announcement, will not be considered. USAJOBS Application Instructions Select Apply. If you are not logged in, you will be prompted to login or create an account. Prompted to Start the Application Process by selecting "Start Application." Click here for USAJobs Help with "How to create an application" To PREVIEW the application questionnaire, select the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13024380 Select or add the resume you want to use for this application. Click here on how to build a resume in USAJOBS. Select documents you want included in this application. Review package to acknowledge your documents were reviewed. Select if you want to include your demographic information. After reading and certifying the application is true and submitted in good faith, select "Continue to Agency Site." Follow onscreen prompts and instructions to complete your application. Add the supporting documents by indexing your documents with the dropdown. Upload any missing required documents or optional documents. Review and Submit Application. While logged in, you can check the status of your application by selecting "+" next to the job title for this position. You can review or revise your application at any point during the open period of the announcement. To update an application, you should log into your USAJOBS account and select "+" next to the job title for this position. Select "Update Application" for this job. Note: When you click Update Application, you will be prompted to re-select your documents from USAJOBS. Documents submitted with the first application will no longer be associated with the applicant record. So it is important that you select all documents you want to use in the re-application.

Security Clearance

Not Required

Other Information

Additional vacancies may be filled using this job announcement. The full performance of this position is GS-11. Promotion to the full performance level is neither guaranteed nor implied and will be based solely on your ability to satisfactorily perform the work of the position, existing work at the higher grade level, and recommendation by the position's supervisor. 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. Working Conditions: 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. All Department of Interior (DOI) employees, their spouses, and minor children may not acquire or retain any claim, permit, lease, small tract entry, or other rights granted by the Department in Federal lands, with limited exceptions. Additional ethics prohibitions can be found here, https://www.doi.gov/ethics/ethics-prohibitions. The duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval.