- Position Title
- Hydrologist
- Agency
- Geological Survey
- Announcement Number
- USGS-PATH-21-10996726-RG-TC Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, February 1, 2021 to Monday, February 8, 2021
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans' Preference?
Please mark "YES" to all eligibility options below for which you wish to be considered. We can only verify eligibility options for which you claim and provide proper documentation. Please see the "Required Documents" section of the announcement for specific requirements.
2.
Are you a recent graduate who meets the eligibility requirements described below for a Pathways Recent Graduate appointment?
- You must be a recent graduate who has completed, within the previous two years, an associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution such as an accredited technical or vocational school; a 2- or 4-year college or university; a graduate or professional school (e.g., law school, medical school); or a post-secondary home school curriculum. NOTE: Certificate program is defined as post-secondary education in a qualifying educational institution equal to at least one academic year of full-time study that's part of an accredited college-level, technical, trade, vocational, or business school curriculum. *OR*
- Veterans who were precluded from applying due to their military service obligation begin their 2-year eligibility period upon release or discharge from active duty; however, eligibility for these veterans cannot exceed 6 years from the date on which the degree or certificate was obtained. The date of release or discharge from active duty should be later than the date the degree or certificate was obtained.
3.
When did you obtain your latest degree or certificate (provide month/year in the space below)?
(limit 100 characters)
Assessment 1
Please select the responses to the questions below that best describes your experience as it relates to this position.
1.
Basic Requirements for GS-1315: Choose the one answer that best describes your education and experience as it pertains to the mandatory basic requirements for Hydrologist.
2.
Develop maps and display spatial data using ArcGIS Desktop or other mapping software.
3.
Install, troubleshoot, and maintain hydroacoustic velocity meters such as SonTek Argonauts and RDI Channel Masters.
4.
Assist with sample collection and preparation of rock and/or sediment samples for analysis of cosmogenic isotopes.
5.
Maintain and troubleshoot ISCO automated water samplers.
6.
Service and maintain surface-water water-quality monitors including, but not limited to: Dissolved Oxygen, pH, Specific Conductance, and Temperature.
7.
Calibrate, compute, and check precipitation gages or records following established protocols.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
8.
I certify, to the best of my knowledge that all the information in my application is true, and that I have truthfully and accurately represented my work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education. I understand that providing false or fraudulent information may be grounds for not hiring me or for firing me after I begin work. I also certify that I have read the entire vacancy announcement; that I have reviewed my answers to the eligibility questions for accuracy; and that I understand what supporting documentation, if any, is required for submission and when it's due.