Thursday, March 18, 2021

USDA-Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Hydraulic Engineering Position

The USDA-Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Hydraulic Engineering Research Unit in Stillwater, OK is seeking a hardworking, dedicated, talented engineer to fill a GS-9 Ag. Engineering (or related field) position (term).  This position is posted on USAJobs at the following link:

 https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/595396000

 The individual filling this position will have the opportunity to work on multi-agency projects along with university collaborators to meet the needs our stakeholders.  Projects range from using and exploring state of the art technology (instrumentation and automation) to monitor and inspect dams; developing standardization plan for field data collection for dams, developing new, updating and/or refining design documents and engineering tools; and developing curriculum for various engineering tools and design guidance.  Plus, the individual will work at an USDA-ARS facility that has been recognized not once but twice as a Historic Landmark of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers.

 Stillwater has a small town atmosphere with extra amenities (sports, shopping, recreational walking trails and lakes, etc.).  It has an excellent school system and a friendly, welcoming community.  It is home to Oklahoma State University and the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.  Stillwater Regional Airport is serviced by American Airlines with daily direct flights to Dallas-Ft. Worth.  Stillwater is located just one hour north to northeast of Oklahoma City and one hour southwest of Tulsa with Oklahoma City and Tulsa being home of the state’s two international airports. 

 The position announcement closes March 30th.