- Position Title
- HYDROLOGIC TECHNICIAN
- Agency
- Geological Survey
- Announcement Number
- USGS-SAC-22-11617338-DE-BLL Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, September 14, 2022 to Tuesday, September 20, 2022
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Eligibilities
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.
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
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.
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-06: Choose one answer that best describes your experience and education.
2.
Make surface-water stream-discharge measurements using appropriate techniques, equipment, and protocols.
3.
Observe and record channel characteristics and surface-water conditions.
4.
Collect suspended sediment concentration samples.
5.
Measure water quantity and/or water quality field parameters.
6.
Calibrate water quality meters and analytical equipment.
7.
Measure and record water levels in groundwater wells.
8.
Compute and check surface water records.
9.
Compute and check ground water records.
10.
Describe any project or hobby (i.e., electronics, small engine repair, woodworking, etc.) that you have worked on using hand and/or power tools.
11.
Describe your experience interfacing computer equipment with electronic instrumentation at streamflow gaging stations. Describe computer equipment, instrumentation, and software used.
12.
Describe your experience in construction, repair, and maintenance of concrete structures.
13.
Describe your experience in construction, repair, and installation of steel structures.
14.
Operate common construction tools such as chain saws, welders, skill saws, cutting torches, drill presses, etc.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
15.
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.