- Position Title
- Physical Scientist
- Agency
- Geological Survey
- Announcement Number
- USGS-22-11351738-DE-MF Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, January 31, 2022 to Friday, February 11, 2022
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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 location(s) 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.
3.
Would you accept a term appointment?
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-1301: Choose the one answer that best describes your education and experience as it pertains to the mandatory basic requirements for Physical Scientists.
2.
GS-07: 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 that best describes your education and/or experience.
3.
GS-09: 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.
4.
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.
5.
Consult with and advise management and project chiefs on the planning, coordination, development, and execution of scientific investigations. (gs-11)
6.
Apply knowledge of the concepts, principles, and practices in the science of hydrology including surface-water hydrology and hydraulics, sediment transport and geomorphology.
7.
Collaborate with others as an effective team member to accomplish broad goals of multi-research projects or programs.
8.
Apply spreadsheet, database, graphics, visualization, and statistical applications to display and analyze recorded hydrologic data.
9.
Measure water quality field parameters using a multiparameter water quality meter.
10.
Collect and analyze hydrologic surface water data to determine apparent reasons for data anomalies, and correlate factors that affect the information presented.
11.
Collect groundwater level data and groundwater water quality data.
12.
Verify accuracy of scientific data.
13.
Obtain raw spatial data from various sources and create digital versions of maps using ArcMap and other GIS software.
14.
Perform basic statistical analyses of data, including summary statistics, comparisons among groups, and regression, and present results in tables and graphs.
15.
Apply knowledge of a computer programming language such as R or Python, to process and visualize modeling results.
16.
Utilize version control software such as GIT.
17.
Prepare material for publication including maps, tables, and other illustrations.
18.
Write reports that include both data and interpretive sections which communicate scientific information clearly to intended audiences.
19.
Write text that clearly and logically presents scientific findings, interpretations, and conclusions of interpretive hydrologic studies. (gs-9/11)
20.
Use HEC-RAS models to analyze surface-water hydrology and hydraulics.
21.
Compare results of model simulations with environmental monitoring data to determine the validity of model simulations.
22.
Apply numerical modeling techniques to the analysis and interpretation of hydraulic and hydrologic investigations. (gs-9/11)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
23.
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.