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Hydrologist and Mentor (GS3540-HI-001)

Hydrologist and Mentor (GS3540-HI-001)
ID:	GS3540-HI-001	Location:	Honolulu	Program:	USGS
Wage/Hr:	$60.00	Hours/Week:	15 hrs per week/Estimated 390 total hours	Minimum Age:	55
For over 25 years, National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) has specialized in connecting experienced workers (ages 55+) with full-time and part-time job opportunities that support the critical missions of Federal Agencies across the United States. NEW Solutions connects experienced workers (ages 55+) with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). These experienced professionals provide administrative, technical, and professional support to the U.S. Geological Survey U.S. Geological Survey through the Experienced Services Program (ESP). Positions listed here do not guarantee employment for any definite period. Enrollment in the Experienced Worker Programs administered by NEW Solutions is temporary. The enrollment relationship between NEW Solutions and the Enrollee is an ?at-will? relationship. This means that an Enrollee is free to terminate enrollment at any time during the enrollment period, and NEW Solutions and the Agency have the right to terminate the relationship with the Enrollee. PLEASE NOTE: An ?Enrollee? is not a federal employee, nor an employee of NEW Solutions. An ?Enrollee? is a participant in a grant program established through a Cooperative Agreement funded by the agency and administered by NEW Solutions. This opportunity applies to applicants legally eligible to work in the United States.
Qualifications: Minimum of 25 year(s) of experience in Geology/Hydrology OR MA/MS Degree in Geology/Hydrology OR Previously completed training in Conductivity Profiling of Island Aquifers Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook DOI/USGS Software Duties: This position involves serving as a technical specialist for groundwater monitoring programs, focusing on the review, audit, and quality assurance of groundwater records and salinity profile time-series data to ensure accurate information that supports water resource management and public safety. The hydrologist will provide expert guidance on groundwater assessment techniques and saltwater intrusion analysis while mentoring junior staff to maintain program continuity and build institutional capacity. This groundwater monitoring specialist position is designed to strengthen the Pacific Island Water Science Center's capacity for freshwater lens characterization and protection in tropical island environments. The role addresses critical water security challenges unique to island communities, where freshwater resources exist as thin lenses floating above saltwater in highly permeable coral and volcanic aquifers. Mentoring and Staff Development in Pacific island hydrogeology principles 40% Conductivity-Temperature-Depth Groundwater Analysis - Develop Freshwater Lens profile for Hawaiian volcanic aquifers and USAPI island systems 40% Stakeholder advisory and technical reviewer - Coordinate with local water utilities and government agencies across Hawaii and USAPI 20% Other: Physical requirements: This position is done predominantly in an office setting and requires computer with MS Office software and Teams Meeting capability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

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