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MT. BAKER-SNOQUALMIE NATIONAL FOREST Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest GS-1315-9/11 Hydrologist Permanent Full Time, Detail, Temp P in North Bend, Washington

Outreach Response:

 

If you are interested in this position, please respond using the OUTREACH DATABASE, additionally you will need to email a copy of your resume and the completed OUTREACH RESPONSE FORM to John Kelley at john.kelley@usda.gov before the "Reply By" date above.

 

Individuals with non-competitive hiring authority should also provide supporting documentation.

 

INDIVIDUALS WITH NON-COMPETITIVE HIRING AUTHORITY ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE TO RESPOND TO THIS OUTREACH. POSITIONS MAY BE FILLED OUTSIDE OF A USAJOBS VACANCIES ANNOUNCEMENT FOR QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS.

 

For additional information or questions related to Non-Competitive Hiring Authorities contact Donald Rakes at donald.rakes@usda.gov

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About the Position:

 

This position serves as a south zone hydrologist on the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest,with responsibility for conducting and interpreting hydrologic surveys and analysis, watershed rehabilitation and management planning, and providing technical guidance and technical reports within the framework of multiple-use management of forest. The position reports to the Watershed Program Manager.

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Major Duties Provides technical and staff leadership, advice, and assistance to Line Officers concerning novel, complex problems arising from land use as it relates to riparian/aquatic habitat management. Assists the responsible Staff Officer and Watershed Program Manager in achieving program and production goals as set forth in approved management plans, programs, and work plans by evaluating program accomplishment for quantity and quality.

 

Participates in hydrologic investigations and studies required for planning and design of multi-purpose projects, such as collecting ground water data and analyzing trends; analyzing and interpreting stream flow data.  Independently studies water resources data needed to support the unit's position during negotiations and litigation, which includes collecting original data, assembling previously collected records, and analyzing and evaluating all assembled data to determine hydrologic and sediment transport characteristics including quantity, quality, and distribution over time and area.  Translates these findings into long range prescriptions or plans for management's use in watershed management and/or water yield improvement.  Makes hydrologic analysis for cooperative watershed projects authorized under public law. Learns and understands the Forest Plan, the Clean Water Act and State water quality and water use regulations.  Plays a pivotal role in resource specialists in applying policies associated with the Forest Plan, the Clean Water Act and State water quality and water use regulations.  Consults with other resource specialists in assessing the impacts of proposed programs and projects on watershed values. The position also provides watershed councils, planning groups and salmon recovery team strategic information and suggestions tied to National Forest contribution to recovery.  

 

Recommends approval or disapproval and/or modification or amendments to the program to protect hydrological resources.  Prepares plans for and conducts detailed investigations of these resources.  Based on analysis of hydrological resources, gives guidance, assistance, and training to District personnel in the preparation of proposed projects and management plans. 

 

Develops and recommends policies, plans, techniques, and project priorities for the improvement of streams, water rights, and other hydrologically related resources.  Assesses overall effectiveness in accomplishing management object

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