- Position Title
- Hydrologic Technician
- Agency
- Geological Survey
- Announcement Number
- USGS-PATH-21-11006086-RG-JM Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, January 27, 2021 to Tuesday, February 2, 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.
GS-05: Choose one answer that best describes your experience and education.
2.
Measure field water-quality parameters such as pH, water temperature, specific conductance, and dissolved oxygen concentration in lakes, streams, and/or wells.
3.
Measure water quality field parameters.
4.
Work independently in a remote field site.
5.
Make surface-water stream-discharge measurements using appropriate techniques, equipment, and protocols.
6.
Complete assignments under tight time constraints requiring accurate, timely, and technically sound products or decisions.
7.
Use spreadsheet software such as Microsoft Excel to compile scientific data and information.
8.
Operate small and medium sized watercraft in lakes, rivers and in estuaries in a safe manner during adverse weather conditions.
9.
Test and troubleshoot hydrologic instrumentation in the field or office
10.
Retrieve and download hydrologic data from data loggers, ensuring data integrity and quality.
11.
Test instrumentation in the office and troubleshoot instrumentation in the field.
Required.
Required.
12.
Install, operate and maintain submersible pressure transducers in wells, rivers, and estuaries for the purpose of establishing continuous stage and/or elevation record.
13.
Operate common construction tools such as chain saws, welders, skill saws, cutting torches, drill presses, etc.
14.
Construct and disassemble hydrologic monitoring stations and supporting structures.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
15.
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.