Summary
General Information
Salary: Charleston, WV
- For GS-07: $42,053 (Step 01) to $54,670 (Step 10);
- For GS-09: $51,440 (Step 01) to $66,868 (Step 10);
- For GS-11: $62,236 (Step 01) to $80,912 (Step 10);
Salary: Richmond, VA
- For GS-07: $43,402 (Step 01) to $56,424 (Step 10);
- For GS-09: $53,089 (Step 01) to $69,012 (Step 10);
- For GS-11: $64,232 (Step 01) to $83,508 (Step 10);
- NOTE: First time hires to the Federal Government are typically hired at the Step 01.
Responsibilities
As a HYDROLOGIST within the Virginia-West Virginia Water Science Center, some of your specific duties will include:
– Assisting higher level hydrologists in conducting hydrologic studies.
– Collecting and analyzes hydrologic data using a variety of methods and equipment.
– Preparing interpretive reports of hydrologic studies and prepare hydrologic information in the form of maps, charts, or graphs.
– Computing, analyze and interpret records of streamflow, water levels, pumpage, sediment quantities, or biological and chemical quality to assist in the scientific evaluation of hydrologic phenomena.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
This position requires periods considerable walking, lifting, bending, climbing, and stream wading to collect data. Office conditions are normal; field conditions may include extreme heat or cold, rain or snow and hazardous condition such as ice or flooding.
