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Senior Bathymetric Surveyor

Folsom, CA · On-site

$120 - $165/hr

Lead bathymetric, hydrographic, and mobile LiDAR projects from planning through final deliverables ... additional voluntary benefits About R.E.Y. Engineers R.E.Y. Engineers is a multidisciplinary ...

Sr Engineer I

Melbourne, FL · On-site

$90 - $151/hr

Working knowledge of hydrographic surveys, dredge quantity calculations, sediment characterization ... program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here. About ...

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How much do volunteer hydrographer jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for volunteer hydrographer in the United States is $19.14, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $20.19 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Infographic showing various Volunteer Hydrographer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, and 12% Part Time. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,804 per year, or $19.1 per hour.

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Posted 16 days ago


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This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will NOT be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants should review the "How to Apply" section of this flyer for more information on how to be considered. This flyer will be used as positions become available. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer.Qualifications:Who May Apply: US Citizens
In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
GS-09 Specialized Experience: One-year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Working in land/hydrographic surveying, drafting, field data collection and principals of hydrographic surveying and acoustic based survey methods; and 2) Experience leading field crews in survey work. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08).
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Education: Two full years of graduate level education or a master's degree in surveying, engineering, construction, industrial technology, or related field of study. (NOTE: You must attach a copy of your transcripts for verification).
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Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position if the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages.
GS-10 Specialized Experience: One-year specialized experience which includes: 1) Working in land/hydrographic surveying, drafting, field data collection and principals of hydrographic surveying and acoustic based survey methods; 2) Experience leading field crews in survey work with minimal supervision; and 3) Setting up projects from start to finish with little input from supervisor or higher graded personnel. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).
Education:FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications.Employment Type: OTHER

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