- Position Title
- Hydrologist
- Agency
- Geological Survey
- Announcement Number
- USGS-PATH-22-11620095-RG-DA Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, September 19, 2022 to Friday, September 30, 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 recent graduate who meets the eligibility requirements described below for a Pathways Recent Graduate appointment?
- You must be a recent graduate who has completed, within the previous two years, an associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution such as an accredited technical or vocational school; a 2- or 4-year college or university; a graduate or professional school (e.g., law school, medical school); or a post-secondary home school curriculum. Note: Certificate program is defined as post-secondary education in a qualifying educational institution equal to at least one academic year of full-time study that's part of an accredited college-level, technical, trade, vocational, or business school curriculum; OR
- You must be currently enrolled in a qualifying degree program as described above AND expect to complete your degree requirements no later than 06/30/2021. If you do not complete your degree requirements by 9/30/2022 you will be ineligible for consideration under this program; OR
- ???????Veterans who were precluded from applying due to their military service obligation begin their 2-year eligibility period upon release or discharge from active duty; however, eligibility for these veterans cannot exceed 6 years from the date on which the degree or certificate was obtained. The date of release or discharge from active duty should be later than the date the degree or certificate was obtained.
3.
When did you obtain your latest degree or certificate (provide month/year in the space below)?
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4.
Are you a recent graduate who meets the eligibility requirements described below for a Pathways Recent Graduate appointment?
- You must be a recent graduate who has completed, within the previous two years, an associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution such as an accredited technical or vocational school; a 2- or 4-year college or university; a graduate or professional school (e.g., law school, medical school); or a post-secondary home school curriculum. NOTE: Certificate program is defined as post-secondary education in a qualifying educational institution equal to at least one academic year of full-time study that's part of an accredited college-level, technical, trade, vocational, or business school curriculum. *OR*
- Veterans who were precluded from applying due to their military service obligation begin their 2-year eligibility period upon release or discharge from active duty; however, eligibility for these veterans cannot exceed 6 years from the date on which the degree or certificate was obtained. The date of release or discharge from active duty should be later than the date the degree or certificate was obtained.
Preferences
1.
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.
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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-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.
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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.
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Experience in basic and specialized laboratory operations for analyses of geologic materials, both rock and sediment samples.
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Identify hydrogeologic units using lithologic logs.
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Install, test, calibrate and operate scientific instrumentation for field and/or laboratory experiments.
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Collect and analyze geophysical data to assess aquifer hydraulic properties.
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Experience in maintaining rock crushing, rock processing, and rock sawing equipment.
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Utilize knowledge of stratigraphy, sedimentology, and sedimentary petrology to conduct surface and subsurface geologic investigations.
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Interpret the effects of geologic stratigraphic sequences as it pertains to ground-water hydrology and water quality; including the effect and impact of any change in the level or use of water resources for geographic areas under study.
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Use sophisticated software for processing geophysical data.
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Use ArcGIS's database, analytical, and map-making capabilities.
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Apply quantitative methods to synthesize geologic and hydrologic information from complex aquifer systems.
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Make effective, concise oral presentations to individuals and small or large groups.
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Collaborate with others as an effective team member to accomplish broad goals of interdisciplinary projects or programs.
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Apply working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Power Point to prepare illustrations for technical reports and presentations.
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Write text that presents scientific findings, interpretations, and conclusions of interpretive hydrologic studies.
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Formulate recommended courses of action for solving problems.
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Develop approaches, standards, methods, guides, and procedures for conducting geophysical studies.
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Manage time and resources to meet objectives, including use of delegation when appropriate.
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Participate in the development of project proposals, summarizing objective, approach, funding, and expected results.
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Participates in the planning of field execution and collaborate during the interpretation and reporting of complex hydrologic investigations involving multiple organizations.
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Discuss cooperative agreements, study methods, approach, techniques, and desired results with management and cooperators.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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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.