General Information: This is an internship position under the Pathways Program and is open to current student who are enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a degree or certificate program at a qualifying institution on at least a half-time basis (as defined by the institution),or enrolled or accepted in a qualifying career or technical education program that awards a recognized postsecondary credential. Additional information can be found at: https://help.usajobs.gov/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students. You will be required to provide documentation to support eligibility.
The USGS New England Water Science Center is seeking students working towards an associate, undergraduate, graduate level degree in geology, chemistry, physics, geophysics, biology, ecology, mathematics, soils, forestry, meteorology, hydrology, oceanography, physical science, atmospheric science, engineering, construction, or industrial technology to gain practical experience ingathering basic hydrologic data concerning any one or a combination of four areas, i.e., quantity, quality, availability, and movement and distribution of water.
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:
- Gather hydrologic data concerning quantity, quality, availability, movement, and distribution of water.
- Develop hydrologic and precipitation data for scientific projects.
- Collect and process data, compute stream discharge, and determine ground-water availability.
- Calculate sediment, chemical, or biological concentrations and physical characteristics of ground/surface water.
- Operate and maintain hydrologic instrumentation and equipment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Work is physically demanding and includes walking, bending, climbing and lifting of equipment up to 100 pounds when in the field, sometimes during adverse weather conditions. Work performed in the office is sedentary.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work is primarily performed outdoors and involves moderate or sometimes extreme exposure to the discomforts of rain, cold/hot weather, and rapidly running or icy streams and rivers. Safety precautions are required in many cases, and the employee typically wears life jackets, special safety boots, waders, and reflective rain gear.
The USGS New England Water Science Center is committed to inclusive hiring practices that build a healthy workplace where diversity is our strength, and each staff member has the support they need to succeed.
Starting at $34,308 Per Year (GS 2-3)
