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Position Title
Hydrology Technician
Agency
Bureau of Land Management
Announcement Number
NV-DEU-21-11196297-DPG Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, August 11, 2021 to Wednesday, August 25, 2021
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Career Transition Assistance Plan:  Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?
  • I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced or surplused from the Department of the Interior; AND
  • I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND
  • I am applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which I have been or will be separated; AND
  • My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
In order to receive consideration, you must submit documentation showing proof of eligibility.  All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.   
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3. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan: Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?
  • I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the Department of the Interior; AND
  • I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND
  • I am currently in a position at the same grade level or higher than the position being announced; AND
  • My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
In order to receive consideration, you must submit documentation showing proof of eligibility.  All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement. 
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Assessment 1
YOUR RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWERS YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. IF NOT, YOU WILL BE FOUND NOT QUALIFIED OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED. From the descriptions below, select response that best describes how your background meets the qualification requirements for a Hydrology Technician, GS-1316-07 position. Read all responses before making your selection. Some questions allow for multiple answers, so mark those that apply. If you leave a question blank you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these requirements, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position. (limit characters)
1. Minimum Qualifications Requirement for GS-07. I meet the minimum requirements because:
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Knowledge of routine laboratory testing procedures to perform basic chemical characteristics of water.
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3. Computes and verifies surface water records.
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4. Measures stream discharge and water levels in wells and water quantity field parameters; and measures and records crest stage gage high water marks.
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5. Identify the specialized work related to surface water and water quality studies that you have performed on the job:
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
6. Collects sediment samples and bed load sediment samples.
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7. Calibrate water-quality meters & analytical equipment.
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8. Constructs water-quality meters and analytical equipment and disassembles gages and supporting structures.
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9. Identify the specialized work related to hydrologic and climatic data collection that you have performed on the job.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
10. Performs decontamination, disinfecting, and cleansing procedures required to collect "CLEAN" samples.
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11. Ability to compile data and prepare customized data tables for reports.
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12. Assembles, evaluates & prepares field & laboratory data for tabulation & analysis.
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13. Indicate any of the following software applications you have used:
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
14. Prepares technical reports and studies.
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15. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position. (limit characters)