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These positions are located in Grand Canyon National Park, in the Science and Resource Managment Division.
This is a term position (more than 1 year) with an initial appointment to last at least 13 months but may be extended up to a total of 10 years. Term positions do not convey permanent status in the Federal service.
10/11/2024 to 10/25/2024
$59,966 - $77,955 per year
GS 9
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
50% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Term - Initial appointment is 13 months but may be extended up to a total of 10 years.
Full-time
Competitive
None
No
No
No
IM-1541-GRCA-25-12567618-DE
813140000
These TERM positions will be funded through project funds and grants for the life of major infrastructure projects in Grand Canyon National Park, including the Trans Canyon Waterline Project, the North Rim infrastructure Project, the South Rim Wastewater Treatment Plant project, and others.
The Hydrologist performs scientific work (hydrology, geomorphology, caves, and other studies) related to major Park infrastructure projects, including the Trans-Canyon Water Line (TCWL), the South Rim Wastewater Treatment Plant, the North Rim infrastructure project, and other priority Park hydrology projects, including Climate Change impacts on hydrological resources. This includes gathering, processing, and interpreting surface and groundwater hydrologic data, inventory and monitoring studies, data management, data analysis, and a dynamic collaborative program of hydrologic research with numerous internal and external partners. The incumbent works under the direction of a higher-graded Hydrologist or the Geosciences Program Manager.
The Hydrologist exercises independent judgement to plan, coordinate and lead moderately difficult hydrological investigations, inventory and monitoring projects, and scientific research. S(he) plans, executes, and may lead field work in remote canyon environments to generate new or verify existing mapped hydrological information, and to monitor ongoing activities.
The Hydrologist plans and performs data collection, management, and analysis using current technologies, including ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro, Field Maps, Aquarius, R, and other software, performs data entry, carries out quality control checks on data collected and entered by others, conducts analysis of data sets, prepares maps and scientific reports, and determines, documents, and communicates the findings to management, other science professionals, and the public. S(he) ensures a safe work environment and policies for self and subordinate staff and may act as work leader for lower-graded personnel, interns, or volunteers. The incumbent assists with project planning, work and funding proposals, budget tracking, and other administrative tasks.
The Hydrologist communicates effectively, orally and in writing, with other Park staff and offices, other agencies, institutions, academia, researchers, and others regarding collaboration, compliance, and ongoing work, and may participate in conferences or other technical meetings.
Major Duties:
To qualify based on education, you must submit a legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Transcripts do not need to be official, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.
If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your 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.
Salary Range: A selectee receiving a first appointment to the Federal Government (Civil Service) is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected. The display of a salary range on this vacancy shall not be construed as granting an entitlement to a higher rate of pay.
Additional Selections: This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.
Physical Demands: Field work is an integral part of this position, and may require strenuous physical activity, such as long periods of standing, walking long distances over rough, mountainous terrain, camping overnight in remote locations, and lifting and carrying heavy objects. The position may require strenuous physical activity including periods of standing, walking, climbing. Data management, computer work, documentary research and report writing work are sedentary, which entails the ability to concentrate and write for long periods of time in an office setting.
Working Conditions: Work is performed both indoors and outdoors in all types of weather, including hot, dry, wet, cold, wind, and precipitation. Assignments may be performed in potentially hazardous area including steep slopes, rocky terrain, caves, deserts, and forests and/or in construction zones. Flying in fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters is possible.
Telework: The National Park Service has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the additional assessments required for this position. A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score will be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you can lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions can affect your rating.
Candidates will be rated and ranked using Category Rating procedures. These procedures place candidates with veteran's preference above non-preference eligibles within each category. Veterans with a service connected disability of at least 10 percent are listed in the highest quality category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-09 grade level or higher. Under Category Rating, candidates will be rated and ranked into one of three categories:
The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 10/25/2024:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position: You must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To receive consideration, the complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 10/25/2024. You must provide documentation to support your claim for each eligibility selected. Please review the required documentation listed in the eligibilities language to ensure you submit the appropriate information. Note: You will only be marked eligible for those eligibilities that you selected and provided the appropriate supporting documentation.
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Once the Occupational Questionnaire is received you will receive acknowledgement that your submission was successful. If you are among the most qualified candidates and your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly for a possible interview. You will be notified of the status of your Application Package at the time candidates are referred for consideration, and when the selection process is complete.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/813140000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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