Nevada Water Science Center
News
NVWSC science that has been highlighted in a news release is available from the list below.
Fall 2021 Nevada Water Science Center Newsletter
The Nevada Water Science Center has experienced many changes over the last few months. In an effort to keep all of our valued stakeholders up-to-date, please read our Fall 2021 newsletter.
Temporary Office Automation Clerk Position Open
Temporary Office Automation Clerk needed for Nevada Water Science Center, Carson City.
Temporary Laborer Position Open
Temporary laborer needed for Nevada Water Science Center, Carson City Office move.
Vacancy: Multiple GS3-GS7 Hydrologic Technician positions in Southern and Northern Nevada Networks
Postions are based in Carson City, NV and Henderson, NV. Positions are full time temporary service positions not-to-exceed 1 year and may be extended for up to one additional year without competition. The positions are with the Northern Nevada and Southern Nevada Networks Units. The recruitment period is short (April 19, 2021 to April 23, 2021).
USGS Unveils Mobile Flood Tool for the Nation
The U.S. Geological Survey announced Friday the completion of a new mobile tool that provides real-time information on water levels, weather and flood forecasts all in one place on a computer, smartphone or other mobile device.
Invasive Mussel Species Impacts the Food Web in Lake Mead
In an article for the journal Science of the Total Environment, USGS scientists and others discuss the impact of invasive quagga mussels on the ecosystem of Lake Mead located on the border of Arizona and Nevada.
Vacancy: GS-12 Field Office Chief (Supr. Hyd. Tech.), NVWSC Southern Nevada Networks-Henderson, Nevada
The Nevada Water Science Center is pleased to announce an exciting career opportunity: We are seeking a Field Office Chief for the Southern Nevada Networks Unit in Henderson, Nevada. The position is being advertised as a Supervisory Hydrologic Technician GS-12, and a relocation incentive is being offered.
USGS Participation in Annual Lake Tahoe Summit
The USGS Nevada and California Water Science Centers participate in annual Lake Tahoe Summit
Intern Opportunities with the Nevada Water Science Center
The United States Geological Survey (USGS), Nevada Water Science Center will soon be filling two Student Trainee (Hydrology) positions at the GS-04 or GS-05 level, with a starting hourly rate between $15.18 and $18.23 depending on education and experience
Jill Frankforter selected as Nevada Water Science Center Director
New Nevada Water Science Center Director
USGS Nevada Water Science Center Presentation
On November 7, 2019, the USGS Nevada Water Science Center presented to the Douglas County Board of Commissioners.
Stakeholder meeting for Upper and Middle Carson River basins
On September 30, 2019, the USGS Nevada Water Science Center invited stakeholders to hear the provisional results of two numerical models for the Upper and Middle Carson River Basins. This was an opportunity for stakeholders to provide comments on this work prior to publication. Review comments can be sent to Kip Allander until October 18, 2019.