The USGS Washington Water Science Center is seeking to hire a watershed scientist with strong hydrologic modeling skills.

U.S. citizenship is required.

The preferred candidate will have secondary skills in one or more related fields, including but not limited to statistical analysis, climatology, analysis of ground-water/surface-water interactions, analysis of natural and anthropogenic change, fluvial geomorphology, and hydraulics. The successful applicant will join a team of scientists who conduct interdisciplinary studies in Washington State.

The preferred candidate will have a Master’s, Ph.D., or equivalent experience in environmental or civil engineering, hydrology, or a related discipline.

Applicants must apply on-line at http://www.usgs.gov/ohr/oars, vacancy number WR-2008-0115. Applicants with status eligibility may apply to vacancy number WR-2008-0117 instead. The position will be filled at the GS-11 or GS-12 level. The vacancy opens December 26, 2007 and closes before midnight Eastern Standard Time on February 11, 2008. U.S. Citizenship is required. USGS is an equal opportunity employer.