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Physical Scientist

US Geological Survey

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Location: Middleton, WI
Type: Limited Term
Posted: 05/11/2012
Deadline to Apply: 05/14/2012
Payrate: $38,790 to $50,431
More Information: Job Description

Duties:

  • Collecting and analyzing hydrologic data
  • Assist in planning and implementing fluvial geomorphic assessments
  • Utilize GIS software for creating, manipulating, organizing, and displaying hydrologic, water quality, and geomorphic data
  • Apply database management, statistical analysis and other computer related skills to assist in scientific evaluation of water resources

Qualifications Required:

Applicants must meet one year of appropriate professional experience that is in or related to the duties of the position to be filled is qualifying if it is equivalent to at least the GS-5 level in the Federal service, and if it equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.

Examples of GS-5 level experience could include taking measurements and collecting information; learning to take proper samples; conducting routine calculating, plotting, and checking of numerical data; preparing graphs and data profiles; and accomplishing routine analyses. This work experience would have involved receiving clear, specific, and detailed instructions as to the methods, procedures, and guidelines to use.