- Position Title
- Hydrologic Technician
- Agency
- Geological Survey
- Announcement Number
- USGS-RES-22-11562545-DE-TRC Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, August 3, 2022 to Friday, August 12, 2022
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
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.
4.
Are you a veteran separated under honorable conditions who has a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more? This includes:
- Veterans who retired from active military service with a disability rating of 30% or more; or
- Veterans rated by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) since 1991 or later to include disability determinations from a branch of the Armed Forces at any time, as having a compensable service-connected disability of 30 % or more.
5.
Are you a former overseas employee who meets the eligibility requirements described below?
- Must have completed at least 52 weeks of creditable overseas service in an appropriated fund position(s) as a family member during the time you accompanied a sponsor officially assigned to an overseas area; and
- Must have received a performance rating of record that was at least fully successful or the equivalent; and
- Must have returned to the United States to resume residence less than 3 years ago.
6.
Are you a National Guard technician who meets the requirements described below for noncompetitive eligibility?
- Involuntarily separated (other than by removal for cause on charges of misconduct or delinquency); and
- Served at least 3 years as a technician; and
- Is within the one-year eligibility period from the date of separation as a Guard Technician.
7.
Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who meets one of the eligibility requirements listed below?
- Military member has been issued orders for a permanent change of station (PCS). You are included in these orders and have been married to the military member on or prior to the date of your spouse's PCS orders; are relocating with your spouse to the new duty location; and you have not previously been appointed using this authority under these orders. *OR*
- You are the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired with a disability rating of 100% at the time of retirement; or the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired or separated from the Armed Forces and has a disability rating of 100% from the Department of Veterans Affairs. *OR*
- You are the widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces who was killed while in active duty (it does not have to be combat related) and you have not remarried?
8.
Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member, or a current or former Peace Corps employee who meets one of the requirements described below for noncompetitive eligibility?
- Former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past twelve months. *OR*
- Former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past 36 months and are requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility due to your military service, status as a full-time student, or other experience related to this position. *OR*
- Current Peace Corps employee who has completed at least 36 months of continuous service without a break in service of 3 days or more. *OR*
- Former Peace Corps employee who completed at least 36 months of continuous service and has been separated from the Peace Corps for less than three years.
9.
Are you a former member of the Public Land Corps (PLC) who meets the requirements below for noncompetitive eligibility?
- Served as a qualified youth (age 16-30) on an appropriate conservation project completing a minimum of 640 hours of satisfactory service that included at least 120 hours through the PLC; and
- Completed PLC service within the last two years; and
- Possess a copy of the "Certificate of Eligibility for Noncompetitive Hiring Status (PLC)" signed by a bureau PLC Coordinator.
10.
Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric, or mental disability that qualifies you for a Schedule A Disability Appointment for which you can provide appropriate documentation issued by a licensed medical professional; a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist; or any Federal agency, State agency, or an agency of the District of Columbia or a U.S. territory that issues or provides disability benefits?
11.
Are you a veteran separated under honorable conditions who meets one of the eligibility requirements listed below for a Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA)? NOTE: VRA is limited to positions at the GS-11 level or below.
- Disabled veteran; or
- Veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized; or
- Veteran who, while serving on active duty in the Armed Forces, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces Service Medal was awarded; or
- Recently separated veteran (i.e., within the past 3 years).
12.
Are you a current employee serving in the immediate Office of the President or Vice-President or on the White House Staff who has completed at least 2 years of service?
13.
Are you eligible for noncompetitive consideration under a hiring authority not otherwise listed?
14.
If your response to the preceding question is yes, please identify the authority for which you claim eligibility below. If your response is no, enter N/A.
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Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
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.
GS-05: Choose one answer that best describes your experience and education.
2.
GS-06: Choose one answer that best describes your experience and education.
3.
GS-07: Choose one answer that best describes your experience and education.
4.
Measure and record crest stage gage high water marks.
5.
Please indicate which of the following stream discharge measurement protocols you have used.
6.
Operate common construction tools such as chain saws, welders, skill saws, cutting torches, drill presses, etc.
7.
Compute and check water-quality records from field samples.
8.
Measure water quality field parameters such as temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen and alkalinity.
9.
Operate, maintain, and process data from equipment such as Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers (ADCP) and Acoustic Velocity Meters (AVM).
10.
Test and troubleshoot hydrologic instrumentation in the field or office.
11.
Which hand tools are you skilled in using? (Check all that apply.)
12.
Which power tools are you skilled in using? (Check all that apply.)
13.
Collect chemical, biological and bacteria samples in lakes, streams, or wells.
14.
Establish vertical and horizontal datum using equipment such as optical laser or total station leveling devices. (GS-6 and GS-7 ONLY)
15.
Make surface-water discharge measurements from a bridge or cableway using a tethered boat and acoustic Doppler. (GS-6 and GS-7 ONLY)
16.
Do you have experience making streamflow measurements under ice cover using the 0.6, 0.2, and 0.8 methods for mechanical current meters? (GS-6 and GS-7 ONLY)
17.
Develop stage versus discharge ratings using graphical computer tools (i.e. GRSAT, HYDSTRA, etc.) (GS-6 and GS-7 ONLY)
18.
Calibrate water-quality meters and analytical equipment. (GS-6 and GS-7 ONLY)
19.
Do you have experience adjusting streamflow data for the effects of ice? (GS-7 ONLY)
20.
Install, troubleshoot, and maintain hydroacoustic velocity meters such as SonTek Argonauts and RDI Channel Masters. (GS-7 ONLY)
21.
Calibrate, compute, and check precipitation gages or records following established protocols.(GS-7 ONLY)
22.
Use satellite-based communication systems to relay hydrologic data for real-time applications. This specifically does not include GPS or using cell phones for voice communications. (GS-7 ONLY)
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.