This position is located in Serves as an advanced trainee assisting higher graded scientists performing research into significant issues of hydrologic forecasting and related water resource problems. 1 - Research Situation Receives advanced training in research techniques and methods related to performing applied research in hydrologic science. Work assignments are of limited scope and complexity such as assisting higher level hydrology researchers with portions of an experiment or the development of portions of a research paper. Assignments are intended to prepare the employee for work of a higher level. Factor 2 - Supervision Received Supervisor presents and explains new work assignments.
Incumbent independently performs routine and recurring assignments.
More difficult assignments are accompanied by instructions as to the problem to be studied, the extent to which studies are to be carried, the approach desired and the general techniques to be applied. The supervisor spot checks work in progress and provides instructions as difficulties are encountered. Factor 3 - Guidelines and Originality Established methods, procedures, and techniques are available. However, incumbent must apply a degree of resourcefulness to adapt them to the hydrology research situation. Incumbent independently applies standard or specified research methods, tests, techniques, and procedures and develops simple work plans and preliminary conclusions.