- Position Title
- Hydrologic Technician
- Agency
- Geological Survey
- Announcement Number
- USGS-PATH-21-11052054-RG-TC Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, March 17, 2021 to Tuesday, March 23, 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)
Preferences
1.
Select the locations you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
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.
Test and troubleshoot hydrologic instrumentation in the field or office.
3.
Collect and analyze surface water, ground water, water quality and precipitation data.
4.
Perform data entry, editing, and retrieval tasks in the processing of hydrologic data.
5.
Assist in establishing vertical and horizontal datum using equipment such as optical or laser leveling devices.
6.
Install, operate, maintain and troubleshoot electronic instrumentation used to collect and/or transmit gage-height data from streamflow gaging stations.
7.
Make a wading surface-water discharge measurement using the midsection method with a flow velocity meter.
8.
Operate common construction tools such as chainsaws, welders, skill saws, cutting torches, drill presses, etc.
9.
Maintain crest-stage gages at remote locations.
10.
Compute and analyze continuous streamflow and water-quality data to determine shift and calibration corrections and store edited results in a database.
11.
Make stream discharge measurements in ice-covered streams using ADCPs (acoustic Doppler current profiler).
12.
Make stream discharge measurements using the 0,6,0,2 or 0,8 methods for mechanical current meters time of travel, float stick methods or flow tracker; differentiate between these methods based on flow and stage conditions.
13.
Use a variety of hydroacoustic techniques and instrumentation including Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers (ADCP) to measure discharge in streams, rivers, and other hydrologic environments.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
14.
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.