Hydrologic Technician – DIRECT HIRE

Job title:

Hydrologic Technician – DIRECT HIRE

Company

Federal government of the United States

Job description

SummaryAbout the Location: Sacramentoans enjoy professional ballet, theater, outstanding museums, one of the best small zoos in the country, and the NBA s Sacramento Kings. Home to the world s second largest urban forest (behind Paris), Sacramento sits just two hours between both San Francisco and Lake Tahoe, at the base of the Sierra Nevada mountains.OverviewOpen & closing dates02/18/2025 to 02/17/2026Salary$98,236 – $127,712 per yearPay scale & gradeGS 12Location1 vacancy in the following location:Remote jobNoTelework eligibleYes—Situational/Unscheduled Telework only.Travel Required25% or less – Business Travel (TDY) is approximately 25% of the time.Relocation expenses reimbursedYes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.Appointment typePermanentWork scheduleFull-timeServiceCompetitivePromotion potentialNoneJob family (Series)Supervisory statusNoSecurity clearanceDrug testNoPosition sensitivity and riskTrust determination processFinancial disclosureBargaining unit statusAnnouncement numberCERI256462810631HWSControl number831632300This job is open toClarification from the agencyThis is a DIRECT HIRE position.VideosDuties

• Manage the overall plan for remote hydrometeorological data collection and transfer of the Sacramento District Project’s pool, stage, flow, and hydropower data.
• Monitor hydrologic data, both in person and remotely, and determine current (real time) stream gaging equipment performance, identify system deficiencies and recommend configurations.
• Perform maintenance on all Sacramento District stream gaging and meteorological equipment.
• Schedule coverage of stream gage teams for necessary repair, installation, and identifying valuable/necessary training for stream gage personnel.
• Determine corrective action for data systems failures at field locations and restores system function without guidance from higher authority.
• Coordinate maintenance of cooperative stream gage sites with representatives of cooperating agencies.

RequirementsConditions of Employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid state issued driver’s license.

QualificationsApplicants will be referred periodically throughout the open period. Final application disposition will be completed once all positions have been filled or the announcement reaches the end of the open period as stated above. Applications will expire 90 days after submission. To remain eligible for consideration, reapplying is required every 90 days.First Cutoff Date: March 3, 2025Additional Cutoff Dates: End of every month if necessaryFinal Closing Date: February 17, 2026Who May Apply: US CitizensIn order to qualify, you must meet the 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 .To qualify for this position you must meet the qualification requirements listed below:Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes designing and maintaining networked systems of remote/automated stream and lake gages, and ensuring data from remote/automated gages are dependably and accurately transmitted.This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service GS-11.EducationSome federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone–no substitution of education for experience is permitted.Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the

information sheet. * This is an Engineers & Scientists (Construction) Career Field position

• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances MAY BE authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
• Incentives MAY BE paid if the selecting official determines it is in the best interests of the government.
• Further consideration from this announcement may take place up to 90 days beyond the closing date of the announcement.

• Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .

Expected salary

$98236 – 127712 per year

Location

Sacramento, CA

Job date

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 07:16:38 GMT

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