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This position is located with the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Aberdeen, South Dakota; Anadarko, Oklahoma; Bloomington, Minnesota; Portland, Oregon; Vancouver, Washington.

As Hydrologist (Water Resource Coordinator), GS-1315, your typical work assignments may include, but not limited to: Develop, extend, calibrate, and advance the use of comprehensive analytical and numerical models. Collect, interpret, analyze and evaluate data for large-scale hydrologic systems. Serves as an authoritative source of knowledge, advice and counsel on water rights issues. Provide recommendations on the development, implementation, and modification of policies, directives and standards, technical documents, and/or standing operating procedures (SOPs) associated with water resources/water rights operations. Analyze and interpret hydrologic data and information, develop and analyze water resource management alternatives, and communicate alternatives to management and stakeholders. Develop, modify, and utilize databases to maintain hydrologic or engineering data for conducting operational and planning analysis. Ensure that data is collected, transmitted, and or received for its intended purpose. Use experience and judgment to select, adapt, and apply engineering and/or scientific principles and practices when unfavorable local conditions or circumstances require deviation from established practices.