- Position Title
- Hydrologic Technician
- Agency
- Geological Survey
- Announcement Number
- USGS-DEN-23-11668925-DE-CK Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, October 13, 2022 to Wednesday, October 26, 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.
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-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.
Use maps and GPS equipment to verify site location.
5.
Establish vertical and horizontal datum using equipment such as an optical or laser transit level or total station leveling devices. (GS-4/5)
6.
Maintenance and repair of equipment.
7.
Work with electronic instruments.
8.
Test instrumentation in the office.
9.
Troubleshoot instrumentation in the field.
10.
Collect streamflow information. (GS-5)
11.
Prepare plots, drafts, or sketches from surveying field notes: (GS-4)
12.
Which hand tools are you skilled in using? Choose the appropriate response(s):
13.
Which power tools are you skilled in using? Choose the appropriate response(s):
14.
What types of welders do you have experience using? Choose the appropriate response(s):
15.
Which types of metal have you welded? Choose the appropriate response(s):
16.
Which types of the following cutting torches have you used? Choose the appropriate response(s):
17.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience removing undergrowth from an area:
18.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience of trenching experience:
19.
Communicate and explain technical information and procedures.
20.
Communicate effectively in answering questions and giving directions.
21.
Interact with the public while exercising tact and diplomacy.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
22.
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.