- Position Title
- Hydrologic Technician
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- MW-1543-HOSP-20-10739762-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, March 13, 2020 to Thursday, March 19, 2020
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a United States Citizen?
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3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
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To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
4.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
Assessment 1
Minimum Qualification Requirements
1.
From the list below, select the one response that best describes your experience and or education that meets the requirements for the Hydrologic Technician GS-05 position. You must show in your resume/application that you meet these requirements. Read all responses before making your selection. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. IF YOU SELECT MORE THAN ONE RESPONSE OR LEAVE THE QUESTION BLANK YOU WILL BE RATED INELIGIBLE.
Research
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Conduct research into water quality parameters and hydrologic flow systems.
3.
Utilize commonly available search engines and library database search skills.
4.
Utilize commonly available information technology products (operating systems, word processing software, etc.)
5.
Network with subject matter experts, contacting them for information and advice.
6.
Maintain complete and accurate records of all research findings.
Hydrology
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
7.
Perform field work, often in adverse environmental conditions (heat, rain, presence of poisonous plants, etc.).
8.
Perform field work related to water quality, hydrogeology, prescribed fire, climate change, and other natural resource topics.
9.
Maintain complete and accurate records of all field work results.
10.
Research, develop, present, and employ methods for monitoring water quality.
11.
Research, develop, present, and employ methods for computing ground- and surface-water flow rates.
Customer Service
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
12.
Determine and address the needs of visitors.
13.
Initiate conversations with people of differing cultural backgrounds, ages, values and abilities.
14.
Refer visitor complaints or disputes to the appropriate authority or venue.
15.
Educate visitors regarding rules, regulations, and safety concerns.
16.
Handle emergency situations.
Written Communication
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
17.
Understand writing as a series of tasks including finding, evaluating, analyzing, and synthesizing appropriate primary and secondary sources.
18.
Mastery of such features as syntax, grammar, punctuation, and spelling
19.
Use appropriate conventions of usage, specialized vocabulary, format and documentation
20.
Write and read texts written in several styles and for a variety of audiences.
21.
Develop and use flexible strategies for generating, revising, editing, and proofreading.
Oral Communication
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
22.
Ability to clearly transmit ideas and information orally in a way that is appropriate to the topic, purpose, and audience.
23.
Ability to discuss ideas clearly with others, to hear and respond to questions, and to assess critical response appropriately.
24.
Generate, develop, organize, and convey original ideas orally, using language, presentation skills, and/or other media (for example, digital texts, images, and graphs) to present those ideas clearly, confidently, and in a manner appropriate to different audiences and specific communication situations.
25.
Uses effective listening skills to identify important information in conversations and to engage people
26.
Exhibits confidence and enthusiasm when presenting information.
Teamwork
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
27.
Maintain professionalism in working relationships.
28.
Maintain focus on a project in a team setting.
29.
Assess the communication needs of co-workers and adjust interactions accordingly.
30.
Complete tasks as an individual and as part of a team.
31.
Work effectively with cooperating association employees.