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Foth

Hydrogeologist/Hydrologist

Madison, WI · On-site

$50K - $70K/yr

... surface water hydrology projects in the environmental services industry * Conduct field ... to assist with reviewing application materials, identifying potentially qualified candidates ...

Trilon

Hydrology & Hydraulics Design Engineer

Jackson, MS · Hybrid

$71K - $92K/yr

... * Assist with preparation of permit applications and coordination with regulatory agencies ... Participate in field reviews and provide construction phase support as needed * Ensure quality and ...

H&H

Hydraulics and Hydrology Engineer

Austin, TX

Coordinate environmental compliance efforts with design teams and permit applications * Assist with ... Proficient in analyzing field survey data, maps, drawings and topographical information for project ...

H&H

Hydraulics and Hydrology Engineer

Reston, VA

Coordinate environmental compliance efforts with design teams and permit applications * Assist with ... Proficient in analyzing field survey data, maps, drawings and topographical information for project ...

H&H

Hydraulics and Hydrology Engineer

Metairie, LA · On-site

Coordinate environmental compliance efforts with design teams and permit applications * Assist with ... Proficient in analyzing field survey data, maps, drawings and topographical information for project ...

H&H

Hydraulics and Hydrology Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

Coordinate environmental compliance efforts with design teams and permit applications * Assist with ... Proficient in analyzing field survey data, maps, drawings and topographical information for project ...

H&H

Hydraulics and Hydrology Engineer

Metairie, LA

Coordinate environmental compliance efforts with design teams and permit applications * Assist with ... Proficient in analyzing field survey data, maps, drawings and topographical information for project ...

H&H

Hydraulics and Hydrology Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

Coordinate environmental compliance efforts with design teams and permit applications * Assist with ... Proficient in analyzing field survey data, maps, drawings and topographical information for project ...

H&H

Hydraulics and Hydrology Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

Coordinate environmental compliance efforts with design teams and permit applications * Assist with ... Proficient in analyzing field survey data, maps, drawings and topographical information for project ...

H&H

Hydraulics and Hydrology Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

Coordinate environmental compliance efforts with design teams and permit applications * Assist with ... Proficient in analyzing field survey data, maps, drawings and topographical information for project ...

H&H

Hydraulics and Hydrology Engineer

Metairie, LA · On-site

Coordinate environmental compliance efforts with design teams and permit applications * Assist with ... Proficient in analyzing field survey data, maps, drawings and topographical information for project ...

Quiddity

Prepare proposals, including scope of work, fee estimates, and schedules. Assist in developing ... Collaborate with the construction inspection team to establish inspection schedules, review field ...

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Hydrologic Technician Field Assistant (GS3554-SD-001)

Rapid City, SD • On-site

National Experienced Workforce Solutions
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 11 - 50 employees
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$19.52/hr

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

Hydrologic Technician Field Assistant (GS3554-SD-001)ID:GS3554-SD-001Location:Rapid CityProgram:USGS
Wage/Hr:$19.52Hours/Week:24 hrs per week/Estimated 1944 total hoursMinimum Age:55

For over 25 years, National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) has specialized in connecting experienced workers (ages 55+) with full-time and part-time job opportunities that support the critical missions of Federal Agencies across the United States.

NEW Solutions connects experienced workers (ages 55+) with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). These experienced professionals provide administrative, technical, and professional support to the U.S. Geological Survey U.S. Geological Survey through the Experienced Services Program (ESP).

Positions listed here do not guarantee employment for any definite period. Enrollment in the Experienced Worker Programs administered by NEW Solutions is temporary. The enrollment relationship between NEW Solutions and the Enrollee is an ?at-will? relationship. This means that an Enrollee is free to terminate enrollment at any time during the enrollment period, and NEW Solutions and the Agency have the right to terminate the relationship with the Enrollee.

PLEASE NOTE: An ?Enrollee? is not a federal employee, nor an employee of NEW Solutions. An ?Enrollee? is a participant in a grant program established through a Cooperative Agreement funded by the agency and administered by NEW Solutions.

This opportunity applies to applicants legally eligible to work in the United States.

Local applicants only.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 30 year(s) of experience in Hydrologic Technician OR AA Degree

  • Surveying, stream flow measurement, construction
  • Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Teams, MS Outlook, MS SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat
Duties:

Incumbent of this position performs technical work in support of professional or technical employees engaged in hydrologic data collection activities or chemical analysis of water samples in a laboratory. Major Duties: -Collects surface-water, ground-water, and quality-water data from gaging stations, wells, or QW monitoring stations. -Performs maintenance and calibration of field equipment -Performs maintenance on gaging structures -Operates a government motor vehicle as an incidental driver -Other Tasks as assigned Additional project information: Installation and maintenance of new and current streamgaging locations. Reclamation of inactive gage locations. Support field work operations. Independent fieldwork including but not limited to streamflow measurements, equipment calibration, shop maintenance, field equipment maintenance.

  • Field construction, repair and maintenance.   70%
  • Assist other field members with assigned tasks   20%
  • Occasional data entry   10%

Other:
  • Overnight travel: Overnight not required, but may be a possibility
  • Government Vehicle Training: IT and Defensive driving
  • Health and Safety Considerations: USGS will provide required safety training required for field related duties for this position.
  • Required Safety Gear: gloves, steel-toed shoes, safety goggles/glasses, safety vest, hearing protection, PFD, waders. All will be provided by DWSC
  • Safety Gear Use: minor construction, in stream measurements, roadways
  • Physical requirements: The work requires some physical exertion such as: long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activity; or recurring lifting of moderately heavy items weighing less than 23 kilograms (under 50 pounds) such as lifting and carrying stream gauging weights, data collection and monitoring devices, or sample trays. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

NEW Solutions is committed to promoting equal opportunity and to an environment free from discrimination and harassment in any form administering Experienced Worker Programs under cooperative agreements with federal agencies. It is NEW Solutions' policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equal opportunity and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in enrolling participants in the federal programs.