Hydrologic Technician Job in Mobile, AL

Vacancy No. CERL241566051119HWF Department U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Salary $35,373.00 to $77,955.00 Grade 5 to 9
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 6/21/2024 Close Date 7/5/2024
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Locations:
Mobile, AL


Job Description (Please follow all instructions carefully)

Summary

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.

Duties

  • The duties of the position at the GS-09 full performance level will include:
  • Perform operating project and special water resource investigations for hydraulic engineers, Planning Division engineers and Regulatory functions personnel.
  • Monitor hydrologic data, both in person and remotely.
  • Assemble data collection systems and installs components within data collection equipment.
  • Obtains water levels and takes discharge measurements at gaging stations and at numerous ungagged sites during high and low flow periods.
  • Develop historical data and to assist engineers in the planning design construction and operation of a wide range of navigation, flood control.
  • Perform maintenance on all Mobile District stream gauging equipment.
  • Perform inspections of stream and coastal gaging stations and takes discharge measurements throughout river basin area, collecting recorded data.
  • Coordinate maintenance of cooperative stream gage sites with representatives of cooperating agencies.
  • Assist in preparing budgets and arranges for purchases of supplies necessary for operation of the stream gaging program.
  • Analyzes the field data to establish a discharge rating (stage-discharge relationship) for each station in assigned region.
  • Develop data to establish stage- discharge relationships for fixed crest spillways, gated spillways, weirs, sluice gates, or other structures.
  • Performs office computations to develop annual hydrologic data reports, annual station analysis and description of station's operation.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • Incumbent must obtain and maintain a current State Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
  • Incumbent must be able to operate a boat and posses or be able to obtain a USACE or equivalent Boat Operators License.
  • Minimum overnight travel requirements up to 40% may be required.
  • This position requires work that is physically demanding and includes walking, bending, climbing steps (sometimes carrying up to 60 pounds), lifting of equipment up to 100 pounds.
  • This position 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.
  • The work area may include exposure to environments such as: an outdoor environment involving moderate exposure to rain, cold/hot weather, and icy streams and rivers that may require special safety precautions and gear.

Qualifications

This announcement uses the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.

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.

Specialized Experience for the GS-1316-05: 1) Work as a technician or aid in engineering, earth, physical, or natural science, forestry, soil conservation, or surveying; trades or crafts work in maintenance or construction of facilities or equipment related to hydrology; drafting; AND/OR 2) construction estimating if it equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-04).

OR

Education: Successful completion of a full four year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with (a) major study in an appropriate field of science, engineering, construction, or industrial technology, or (b) that included at least 24 semester hours in any combination of courses such as engineering, industrial technology, construction drafting, surveying, physical science, biology, or mathematics

OR

Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as 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 your semester hours of education beyond two years (total semester hours minus 60) by 60. Add the two percentages.

Specialized Experience for the GS-1316-06: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Assisting with a variety of duties involving installation, reading, and maintenance of all gauges assigned to area. 2) Assisting with hydrologic investigations relating to various navigation, hydropower and flood projects. 3) Assisting with the installation of electronic hydrologic equipment and performs tests of instruments and equipment for accuracy of data being collected. AND/OR 4) Assisting with performing minor maintenance and repairs on equipment to insure collection of acceptable data. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05).

OR

Education: A half year (i.e., 9 semester hours) of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as engineering, industrial technology, construction drafting, surveying, physical science, biology, or mathematics.

OR

Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as 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) by 9. Add the two percentages.

Specialized Experience for the GS-1316-07: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1.) Assist with the installation and maintenance of hydrologic equipment to improve or augment existing instrumentation; 2) Assist in performing routine maintenance, repairs, and adjustments to hydrologic instruments and gauges; 3) Maintain inventory controls and audit trails to precent loss, waste, fraud and abuse of resources. 4) monitor hydrologic data collection systems to ensure performance and identify deficiency; AND/OR 5.) Creates and maintains relationships with local, federal and state agencies to exchange rainfall data and coordinate stream gaging. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06).


OR

Education: One full year of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as engineering, industrial technology, construction drafting, surveying, physical science, biology, or mathematics.

OR

Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as 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) by 18. Add the two percentages.

Specialized Experience for the GS-1316-08: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1.) Performs the installation and maintenance of hydrologic equipment to improve or augment existing instrumentation; 2) Performs routine maintenance, repairs, and adjustments to hydrologic instruments and gauges; 3) Maintain and lead inventory controls and audit trails to precent loss, waste, fraud and abuse of resources. 4) Monitor hydrologic data collection systems to ensure performance and identify deficiency; AND/OR 5.) Creates and maintains relationships with local, federal and state agencies to exchange rainfall data and coordinate stream gaging. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).


OR

Education: One and a half years of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as Geology, Hydrology, and Water Resources Science.

OR

Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as 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 semester hours minus 18) by 9. Add the two percentages.


Specialized Experience for the GS-1316-09: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1.) Performs and instructs the installation and maintenance of hydrologic equipment to improve or augment existing instrumentation; 2) Performs and instructs routine maintenance, repairs, and adjustments to hydrologic instruments and gauges; 3) Maintain and lead inventory controls and audit trails to precent loss, waste, fraud and abuse of resources. 4) Monitor hydrologic data collection systems to ensure performance and identify deficiency; AND/OR 5.) Creates and maintains relationships with local, federal and state agencies to exchange rainfall data and coordinate stream gaging. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08).

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this position you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

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.

Additional information

  • This announcement uses the dha for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforcedirect hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.
  • 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 Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • This is a Engineers and Scientist Career Field position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.
  • 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.
The following special programs/incentives may be offered if it is in the best interest of the government:
- Student Loan repayment
- Advanced in-hire (offered to new to federal service employees only)
- Advanced Leave Accrual (offered to new to federal service employees only)
- Permanent Change of Station entitlement (PCS)

Benefits

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.

If, after reviewing your rsum and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.

Required Documents

Your complete application includes your resume and other documents which prove your qualifications and eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

1. Your resume:

  • Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
  • If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
  • For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
  • For additional information see: What to include in your resume.
2. Other supporting documents:
  • Cover Letter, optional
  • This position has an individual occupational requirement and/or allows for substitution of education for experience. If you meet this requirement based on education you MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

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.

How to Apply

Interested Applicants must submit resumes/application packages to: James.E.Hathorn.Jr@usace.army.mil

To apply for this position, you must submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

In your email for submission on the subject line, please state "This resume is for RPA#24JUN24RLCESAM0156605
Alternate applications (e.g., facsimile applications) will not be accepted.

The complete application package must be submitted to the email address provided above by 11:59 PM (EST) on 07/05/2024 to receive consideration.

Agency contact information

James Hathorn
Address
RL-W2SR04 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-MOBILE
DO NOT MAIL
Mobile, AL 36628
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Next steps

Eligible applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.

Acknowledgement and Notice of Results letters will be sent by the hiring office.

The evaluation will be based on the information you provide. You should expect that we will verify performance, suitability, and security information and take that information into account in making employment offers.


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.


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