South Atlantic Water Science Center (SAWSC) Job Openings
SAWSC Current Job Openings
The United States Geological Survey’s (USGS) South Atlantic Water Science Center (SAWSC) offers part-time and full time, paid positions in North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia to U.S. Citizens. These positions are ideally suited for talented individuals seeking hands on experience in environmental science, hydrology, physical science, and biological sciences. If you are interested in field work and in building your technical skills as part of a team of expert technicians and scientists focused on water resources in the Southeast U.S., then we want to hear what you have to offer! Positions for administrative support and information technology may also be available.
Qualifications
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- US Citizenship
- Possess a valid driver’s license.
- Be able to pass a background check.
- Pre-employment medical exam.
Position Locations
- Georgia: Norcross, Tifton, Savannah
- North Carolina: Raleigh, Charlotte, Asheville
- South Carolina: Columbia, Charleston
- Remote "virtual" opportunities are offered
- Contact us at gs-sawscsc@usgs.gov for information about upcoming vacancies.
Current Positions
Part-Time (16-32hrs/week) Hydrologic Field Assistant, Columbia, SC, Temporary Recruitment Bulletin
Contact: Michael Lee, mjlee@usgs.gov, 909-894-8164
Hydrologic Field Assistant
Duties:
- Collection and processing of surface and groundwater quality samples.
- Collection of surface water streamflow measurements and ground water levels.
- Maintain scientific data collection equipment and infrastructure.
- Review, compile, and enter field data into USGS databases.
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 conditions.
Work Environment: The work is performed in a laboratory or field environment. Field work involves moderate or sometimes extreme exposure to the discomforts of rain, cold/hot weather, and rapidly running or icy streams and rivers. Special safety precautions are required in many cases, and the employee may typically wear life jackets, special safety boots, waders, and special organism handling gear. If selected, you will be required to complete a pre-employment physical.
Duration of Appointment: This is a temporary excepted service position not-to-exceed 1 year but may be extended up to a maximum of 2 years without further competition. Employment may not exceed 180 working days in a service year. All qualified applicants, with or without Federal status, may apply and be considered. Appointment to this position, however, will not convey permanent status in the Federal service.
SAWSC Current Job Openings
The United States Geological Survey’s (USGS) South Atlantic Water Science Center (SAWSC) offers part-time and full time, paid positions in North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia to U.S. Citizens. These positions are ideally suited for talented individuals seeking hands on experience in environmental science, hydrology, physical science, and biological sciences. If you are interested in field work and in building your technical skills as part of a team of expert technicians and scientists focused on water resources in the Southeast U.S., then we want to hear what you have to offer! Positions for administrative support and information technology may also be available.
Qualifications
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- US Citizenship
- Possess a valid driver’s license.
- Be able to pass a background check.
- Pre-employment medical exam.
Position Locations
- Georgia: Norcross, Tifton, Savannah
- North Carolina: Raleigh, Charlotte, Asheville
- South Carolina: Columbia, Charleston
- Remote "virtual" opportunities are offered
- Contact us at gs-sawscsc@usgs.gov for information about upcoming vacancies.
Current Positions
Part-Time (16-32hrs/week) Hydrologic Field Assistant, Columbia, SC, Temporary Recruitment Bulletin
Contact: Michael Lee, mjlee@usgs.gov, 909-894-8164
Hydrologic Field Assistant
Duties:
- Collection and processing of surface and groundwater quality samples.
- Collection of surface water streamflow measurements and ground water levels.
- Maintain scientific data collection equipment and infrastructure.
- Review, compile, and enter field data into USGS databases.
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 conditions.
Work Environment: The work is performed in a laboratory or field environment. Field work involves moderate or sometimes extreme exposure to the discomforts of rain, cold/hot weather, and rapidly running or icy streams and rivers. Special safety precautions are required in many cases, and the employee may typically wear life jackets, special safety boots, waders, and special organism handling gear. If selected, you will be required to complete a pre-employment physical.
Duration of Appointment: This is a temporary excepted service position not-to-exceed 1 year but may be extended up to a maximum of 2 years without further competition. Employment may not exceed 180 working days in a service year. All qualified applicants, with or without Federal status, may apply and be considered. Appointment to this position, however, will not convey permanent status in the Federal service.