This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/462993200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
What General Information Do I Need To Know About This Position?
This vacancy is limited to the first 50 applications received and will close at midnight Eastern Time on the day this application limit is reached regardless of the closing date specified in this vacancy announcement. Any application received prior to midnight Eastern Time of the day the application limit is reached will be accepted and considered. You are strongly encouraged to submit all required supporting documents at the time of application should the vacancy close earlier than stated in this announcement due to the applicant limit being reached. Supporting documents will not be accepted once the vacancy announcement closes.
This position is year-round. During the school year part-time hours will apply; however, during school breaks and the summer period, full-time hours may apply. The work schedule may be adjusted to meet the needs of the student's schedule.
In order to be eligible to receive consideration for this position, you must be able to: (1) report to the duty station location listed in this vacancy announcement, if selected; and (2) be available to work the schedule identified.
The full performance level of this position will be set at the grade level at which you are selected.
What are the Eligibility Requirements?
In order to be eligible for an appointment under the Pathways Internship Program:
01/20/2017 to 03/08/2017
$26,150 - $38,158 per year
GS 03 - 04
Occasional travel - 6-10 nights per month during field season will be required. Travel will not impact school schedule.
No
Internships - Full-Time/Part-Time (16-32 hours) during the school year
Part-time - Pathways Internship Appointment Not-to-Exceed 1-Year,
04
No
PATH-2017-0125
462993200
The USGS Washington Water Science Center is seeking undergraduate level students working towards a degree in engineering, industrial technology, construction drafting, surveying, physical science, biology, or mathematics to gain practical experience in hydrology.
As a Student Trainee (Hydrology) you will serve in a trainee capacity, performing routine and recurring development assignments to acquire knowledge and understanding of functions, principles, practices, and methods used in the area of hydrology.
Duties include:
- Collect basic hydrologic data.
- Perform routine water measurements.
- Operate, maintain and service hydrologic recording and measuring instruments.
- Enter, retrieve and manipulate hydrologic data.
Work Environment:
The majority of work will be performed outdoors, and involves moderate or sometime extreme exposure to rain, cold/hot weather, and rapidly running or icy streams and rivers. Selectee must be comfortable working in and around water. 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 up to 100 pounds, such as lifting and carrying stream gauging weights, data collection and monitoring devices, or sample trays.
The U.S. Geological Survey has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework only during an emergency or natural disaster.
For additional information on our internal telework policy, please reference the Department of the Interior Telework Handbook at: http://www.usgs.gov/humancapital/pb/telework.html.
Are There Any Special Requirements For This Position?
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Basis of Rating:
You will be rated on the extent and quality of your experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position. If you meet the basic eligibility and qualification requirements, your on-line responses to the application questions will determine your placement in the appropriate quality group (i.e., Best Qualified, Well Qualified, or Qualified). These responses must be substantiated by the resume. Veterans’ preference rules apply.
Vacancy Related Questions: As part of the online application process, you will need to respond to a series of questions designed to assess your knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies: Infrastrature Maintenance, Collect Scientific Data, Scientific Instrumentation, Interpersonal Communications.
To preview questions please click here.
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.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/462993200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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