Employer USDA Job Description, Responsibilities and Required Qualifications or Skills Assists with the examination and interpretation of SNOTEL, and snow course data to ensure accuracy of the snow survey products.Assists in the installation, maintenance, repair, and replacement of shelter buildings, antenna towers, meteorological equipment towers, snow water sensors, precipitation gauges, temperature sensors, and snow depth sensors.Assists in the installation, maintenance, repair, and replacement of other hydrologic sensors and equipment on existing snowpack telemetry (SNOTEL) and Soil Climate Analysis Network (SCAN) sites throughout the Data Collection Office (DCO) area.Assists in maintaining the Snow Survey Shop facility as a safe, efficient working environment. Supports additional SNOTEL maintenance functions such as sensor and equipment calibration, inventory, receiving and maintenance.Assists with the collection of data used in water supply forecasting through field measurements and through contacts with other agencies and cooperators. Conditions of EmploymentYou must be a US Citizen or US NationalMales born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exemptMust be in good academic standing as defined by USDA as a cumulative GPS of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scaleComplete at least 640 hrs of work experience prior to completion of degreeEnrolled at least half-time at a qualifying educational institutionA signed participant agreement is required for employment under PathwaysSatisfactory Background investigation and/or fingerprint checkSuccessful completion of two-year trial periodDirect Deposit: Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institutionSuccessfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/This position requires the incumbent to possess a valid state driver's license.Duty Location may change during internship based upon training needs or upon conversion.QualificationsApplicants must be currently enrolled (or accepted for enrollment) as a certificate or degree-seeking student at a qualifying accredited educational institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education;Applicants must be enrolled at least half-time as defined by your educational institution.Applicants must be in good academic standing (GPA of 2.5 or equivalent) to qualify for the intern program and to stay throughout the duration of their intern in, or related to, the internship opportunity being advertised. Examples of relevant educational fields for this position include but are not limited to: Hydrology, Physical Sciences, Geophysics, Engineering Science, Soils, Atmospheric Science, Meteorology, Geology, or the Management or Conservation of Water Resources or other Hydrology-related disciplines that will allow applicants to qualify for the conversion requirements listed below.Position Qualifications: Applicants must meet position qualifications requirements as shown below at the time of appointment. The agency must be able to verify that the education was completed successfully before the applicant can be appointed.Below is the education requirement to be qualified for this position:GS-02: Completion of high school or possession of a GED diploma.GS-03: Completion of 1 full academic year of post-high school study.GS-04: Completion of 2 full academic years of post-high school study or an associate's degree.One full academic year of undergraduate education is defined as 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours or the equivalent as defined by the accredited college or university.Conversion Information: Candidates selected from this announcement may be eligible for non-competitive conversion to a permanent position in the competitive service, provided that all terms of the Internship Program are met and there is an available position. Conversion is not mandatory or guaranteed and is at agency discretion.Pathways Interns may convert to a permanent position in the same occupational series (e.g., GS-1315) as outlined in the intern's Pathways agreement. Upon conversion to the competitive service, this position will have a career ladder up to the GS-11 full performance level. To be eligible for conversion, you must satisfactorily complete all Pathways Program requirements:Complete at least 640 hours of work experience prior to graduation;Complete all mandatory training requirements;Meet performance expectations and be recommended for conversion;Meet suitability requirements; andMeet the position's Qualification Requirements of the associated occupational series as outlined in the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, General Schedule Qualifications Standards. See the link below:https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=1300-ndxGS-1315 Basic Requirement:Degree: Physical or natural science, or engineering that included at least 30 semester hours in any combination of courses in hydrology, the physical sciences, geophysics, chemistry, engineering science, soils, mathematics, aquatic biology, atmospheric science, meteorology, geology, oceanography, or the management or conservation of water resources. The course work must have included at least 6 semester hours in calculus (including both differential and integral calculus), and at least 6 semester hours in physics. Calculus and physics, as described above, are requirements for all grade levels.If selected you must report no later than June 2025 to begin the internship.Student Trainees will perform the following duties under direct supervision. Assignments will be developmental in nature and will assist the employee in gaining the competencies necessary for a career.This paid internship may offer additional Recruitment and Relocation incentives. This internship may allow for Student Load Repayment Program opportunities. Job Field: Water and Soil Resources Job Type: Seasonal, Temporary, Internship Location Detail: Dover, NH Salary: $34,803 - $45,982 per year Job Benefits: A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.Learn more about federal benefits. Application Deadline: Mon, 11/04/2024 - 12:00pm Link to Full Job Posting: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/814402100#duties