HYDROLOGIST

You will serve as a HYDROLOGIST within the Geology, Energy & Minerals Science Center located in Reston, VA, leading or participating on subsurface hydrologic studies of considerable scope and complexity or serving as a project leader or member of an interdisciplinary team.

At the full performance level (GS-13) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: Conduct fundamental and applied research in subsurface hydrology, multiphase flow through porous media, poromechanics, and related geoscience disciplines. Design, develop, and execute numerical simulations of single- and multiphase fluid flow in geologic formations, including evaluation of physical and thermodynamic impacts associated with fluid injection. Translate data from real-world geologic systems into conceptual and computational models, applying sound scientific judgment while accounting for inherent uncertainties. Collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams to provide technical expertise, communicate scientific results, and prepare comprehensive written reports supported by tables, figures, and charts. Present complex findings on geologic energy resources to scientific audiences at national and international conferences. Apply artificial intelligence and machine learning methods to enhance numerical modeling and simulation workflows, integrating advanced computational tools into research activities. Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level. You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 1-2 nights per month. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes. Salary: GS-12: $102,415 (step 1) - $133,142 (step 10) GS-13: $121,785 (step 1) - $158,322 (step 10) First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. Direct Deposit participation required. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more, visit www.dhs.gov/EVerify/. Must have and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment. You must pass a physical examination. You are required to complete training, obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated. This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, the agency will consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Under applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies, in writing, that the individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized. In the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period, such appointments are terminated. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.