- Position Title
- Hydrologic Technician
- Agency
- Geological Survey
- Announcement Number
- USGS-DEN-22-11622781-DE-CK 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 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 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.
1.
GS-04: Choose one answer that best describes your experience and education.
2.
GS-05: Choose one answer that best describes your experience and education.
3.
GS-06: Choose one answer that best describes your experience and education.
4.
Calibrate water-quality meters and analytical equipment. (GS-05/06)
5.
Conduct quality-assurance review of water-quality records to ensure accuracy, uniformity, and compliance with technical standards. (GS-06)
6.
Test and troubleshoot hydrologic instrumentation in the field or office.
7.
Perform computer entry, editing, and retrieval tasks in the processing of scientific data.
8.
Retrieve data from data loggers, download data to a computer (PC) database, and insure data integrity and quality.
9.
Run routine levels at gaging stations to establish or check gage datum.
10.
Make stream discharge measurements.
11.
Operate small to medium-sized watercraft in lakes or rivers.
12.
Construct and dissemble hydrologic monitoring stations and supporting structures.
13.
Assist in establishing vertical and horizontal datum using equipment such as optical or laser leveling devices.
14.
Operate common construction tools such as chain saws, welders, skill saws, cutting torches, and drill presses.
15.
Install, maintain and troubleshoot electronic equipment.
16.
Install, maintain and service sensing, recording and communications instruments and associated equipment. (GS-05)
17.
Test, troubleshoot, and repair hydrologic instruments such as data collection platforms (DCPs), electronic data loggers (EDLs) and associated systems (includes the float tape system, shaft encoders, cables, antennas, power supplies, etc.) in the office and in the field. (GS-06)
18.
Communicate with others by answering questions and providing directions.
19.
Interact with the public while exercising tact and diplomacy.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
20.
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.