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Hydrologic Technician
Bureau of Reclamation · Posted 102 days ago
Hybrid Blythe, CA $52K – $67K Apply by Jul 3, 2026 Hydrologic Technician ENTJESFJESTJISTJ OperationsTrades
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Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Hydrologic Technician. You can make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment. Duty Location: Boulder Canyon Operations Office, located in Boulder City, NV OR Blythe, CA. To be considered you must currently reside within 50 miles of Boulder City, NV OR 50 miles of Blythe, CA.
What You'll Do
- →Gathers hydrologic data concerning the quantity, quality, availability, movement, and distribution of water.
- →Reviews hydrologic records that have been collected and computed.
- →Performs a variety of computations and analysis of water resource data to prepare the data for interpretive use or inclusion in reports.
- →Conducts monthly visits to field sites for the purposes of calibrating, adjusting, and repairing remote telemetry units (RTUs), ADVMs, and data collection platforms (DCPs); extracts, validates, and transfers data/information from the field site to the office and downloads data into the database; computes daily, monthly, and annual figures used for water accounting and/or operational needs.
- →Salary Range Information (Per Annum): *First time hires to the federal government typically start at the beginning salary in the range for their respective grade level.
- →Boulder City NV salary range: $51,542 - $67,006 per year Blythe CA salary range: $58,827 - $76,476 per year One vacancy available in each duty location.
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen or U.S.
- ✓You must be suitable for federal employment, determined by a background investigation.
- ✓You must submit a resume and supporting documentation (see Required Documents).
- ✓You must maintain a valid State Driver's License at all times as the position requires operation of government vehicles on government and public roads.
- ✓Failure to maintain a valid State Driver's License at all times will result in removal from the position.
- ✓You will be required to obtain a successful pre-employment physical examination by a licensed physician certifying your ability to perform the duties of this position.
- ✓A physical exam may not be required if a comparable agency approved examination was performed within the last 12 months.
- ✓The cost of the exam will be reimbursed by the agency.
- ✓Field work is required 50% of the time - operation of, in and around boats is required.
- ✓Overtime is regular and recurring.
- ✓You must currently reside within 50 miles of Boulder City, NV OR 50 miles of Blythe, CA; proof of residency required at time of application.
- ✓Continue to the Additional Information section for the Condition of Employment For Probationary Period.
- ✓To qualify based on education, you must submit a legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking.
Personality Fit
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