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Hydrologist and Mentor #2 (GS3541-HI-001)

Hydrologist and Mentor #2 (GS3541-HI-001)
ID:	GS3541-HI-001	Location:	Honolulu	Program:	USGS
Wage/Hr:	$70.00	Hours/Week:	10 hrs/week, Est. 260 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 30 year(s) of experience in Geology/Hydrology OR MA/MS Degree in Geology/Hydrology OR Previously completed training in FSP and Web-tools Drupel Training Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Teams, MS Outlook Duties: The candidate will serve as a senior hydrogeologist developing public-facing web content and providing technical guidance on groundwater systems across Hawaii and the US Affiliated Pacific Islands (USAPI). This position combines mentoring junior staff in Pacific island hydrogeology with stakeholder coordination and technical review responsibilities to ensure adherence to fundamental science practices. 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. Understanding of Drupel and developing / maintaining web based content. Task 1. Mentoring and Staff Development - The candidate will mentor junior staff in Pacific island hydrogeology principles and fundamental science practices (FSP), providing guidance to the Field Hydrology branch of Studies Sections on FSP implementation. This includes training staff on Hawaiian volcanic aquifer systems and USAPI atoll environments while developing technical competencies in web content development across the region and ensuring FSP compliance in all mentoring and training activities. 35% Task 2. Public Web Content Development and Analysis - The candidate will develop and maintain public-facing web content for Hawaiian volcanic aquifers and USAPI island systems, creating interactive web resources on freshwater lens dynamics. 40% Task 3. Stakeholder Advisory and Technical Review - The candidate will coordinate with Center staff while reviewing data releases, scientific reports, and groundwater studies for FSP compliance. This role includes presenting findings at scientific conferences, developing standardized regional procedures incorporating FSP, and ensuring technical reviews adhere to fundamental science practices standards. 25% 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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