Summary What General Information Do I Need To Know About This Position? Salary: $21.03 hourly (Step 01) to $27.34 hourly (Step 10); NOTE: First time hires to the Federal Government are typically hired at the Step 01. Responsibilities Duration of Appointment: This is a temporary excepted service position not-to-exceed 1 year but may be extended without further competition. Employment may not exceed 1,039 hours in a service year. All qualified applicants, with or without Federal status may apply and be considered. Appointment to this position, however, will not convey permanent status in the Federal service. As a Physical Science Technician (Field Assistant) within the Water Mission Area, Volcano Science Center, some of your specific duties will include: Assisting in data collection projects, including prepping equipment and supplies for field work. Collecting environmental, rock, soil, and water samples. Installing or operating data collection equipment. Helping prepare sediment or rock...