- Position Title
- Hydrologist
- Agency
- Geological Survey
- Announcement Number
- USGS-SAC-21-11145391-DE-BP Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, July 12, 2021 to Friday, July 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 current Department of the Interior employee who meets the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service that makes you eligible under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)? If yes, please confirm that you meet all the following eligibility requirements:
- This position is in the same local commuting area as the position of record from which you will be separated; and
- This position is at a grade level no higher than the grade of the position of record from which you will be separated; and
- This position has no greater promotion potential than the position of record from which you will be separated; and
- You have a current performance rating of record of at least fully successful or the equivalent; and
- You have not yet been separated.
3.
Are you a current or former employee of a Federal agency (other than the Department of the Interior) who meets the definition of displaced from a position in the competitive service that makes you eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)? If yes, please confirm that you meet all the following eligibility requirements:
- This position is in the same local commuting area as the position of record from which you were separated; and
- This position is at a grade level no higher than the grade of the position of record from which you were separated; and
- This position has no greater promotion potential than the position of record from which you were separated; and
- Your last performance rating of record was at least fully successful or the equivalent; and
- You were separated from your position of record less than one year ago.
Preferences
1.
Select the locations you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
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.
GS-11: In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements, you must have professional experience, graduate education, or a combination of professional experience and graduate education. Select the one response below that best describes your education and/or experience.
3.
GS-12: In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements, you must have professional experience. Select the response below that best describes your experience.
4.
Complete project within the scope and timeline described in project work plan.
5.
Draw scientifically acceptable conclusions from the interpretation of hydrologic data project work plan.
6.
Head complex multidisciplinary scientific projects by planning, coordinating, and integrating the activities of project members. (GS-12 only)
7.
Apply knowledge of aquifer-test analysis theory and interpretation techniques to determine aquifer hydraulic properties. (GS-12 only)
8.
Education, background, and expertise in ground-water resource assessments involving the use and analysis of existing and new monitoring data, geohydrologic framework characterizations, application of flow and recharge models, and predicting water balances.
9.
Conduct ground-water/surface-water interaction studies.
10.
Plan, coordinate, direct and complete field studies and provide guidance and training in field methods to other staff.
11.
Apply statistical and process-based modeling methods to studies involving the analysis of ground and/or surface-water level data.
12.
Apply numerical models of ground-water flow (finite-difference or finite-element) to evaluate aquifer response to changes in hydrologic stresses.
13.
Apply methods of parameter estimation and uncertainty analysis to ground-water models.
14.
Apply numerical models of ground-water flow to evaluate ground-water/surface-water interactions.
15.
Apply theories, principles, and techniques of ground-water hydrology to analyze and describe the hydraulic and flow characteristics of complex groundwater flow systems.
16.
Use multiple innovative geophysical techniques to solve complex groundwater problems.
17.
Conduct sensitivity analysis of scientific models to understand effects of input parameters into model responses.
18.
Present scientific results at meetings or public forums.
19.
Authors scientific interpretive reports describing scientific findings, interpretations, conclusions, and recommendations resulting from complex groundwater investigations.
20.
Develop complex multidisciplinary scientific studies that address critical or prominent ground- and/or surface-water issues in complex, large-scale hydrologic systems (watershed, large drainage basin, or entire state). (GS-12 only)
21.
Develop proposals that are original in nature and have a significant effect on the direction of a Science Center or equivalent program. (GS-12 only)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
22.
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.