- Position Title
- Hydrologist
- Agency
- Bureau of Land Management
- Announcement Number
- UTDE-23-11681722-BG Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, October 17, 2022 to Monday, October 31, 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?
2.
Career Transition Assistance Plan: Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?
- I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced or surplused from the Department of the Interior; AND
- I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND
- I am applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which I have been or will be separated; AND
- My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
3.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan: Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?
- I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the Department of the Interior; AND
- I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND
- I am currently in a position at the same grade level or higher than the position being announced; AND
- My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Hydrologist position with the Utah Bureau of Land Management.
We will evaluate your resume and responses to this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification and must be supported by your resume and supporting documents.
1.
I qualify for the GS-09 level because:
2.
I qualify for the GS-11 level because:
3.
I meet the basic requirement for this position because:
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Interpreting and analyzing unsaturated flow through soils, rock and earth materials:
5.
Routinely analyzing and interpreting results from water quality data:
6.
Analyzing the environmental impacts of proposed actions in order to prepare documentation in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA):
7.
Coordinating your work with specialist from other resource/program areas such as range, wildlife, and recreation:
8.
I use computer models to make predictions on the following hydrologic variables:
9.
Select the statement that best describes your experience in accomplishing professional work assignments related to the development and application of Best Management Practices for grazing management as they relate to improvement of watershed and riparian conditions and water quality:
10.
Select the statement that best describes your experience in accomplishing professional work assignments related to the development and application of Best Management Practices for forestry and road construction as they relate to improvement of watershed and riparian conditions and water quality:
11.
I use the following equipment to collect surface hydrologic data:
12.
I collect surface hydrologic data for the following studies:
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
13.
Plan and in the collection of groundwater, surface water, and climatic data:
14.
Analyzing and interpreting results from water quality data:
15.
Identify the hydrologic studies you conduct:
16.
Select the statement that best describes your ability to communicate technical information:
17.
Which of the following best describes your highest level of education, experience or training developing and maintaining cooperative relationships, memoranda of understanding and cooperative agreements with local, state and federal organizations to pursue a natural resources management organization's goals and objectives:
18.
Select the statement that best describes your experience participating as a member of an interdisciplinary team to determine proper functioning condition of riparian systems:
19.
Select the statement that best describes your ability to effectively communicate orally:
20.
Identify the professional work related to hydrology that you perform on the job:
21.
I have experience providing technical information to the general public or co-workers in the following manner(s):
22.
Select the statement that best describes your level of experience in designing and applying restoration techniques to prevent water quality degradation:
23.
Select the statement that best describes your experience assessing environmental potential impacts as a result of regional groundwater pumping for mine dewatering:
24.
Select the statement that best describes your experience in accomplishing professional work assignments related to the development and application of Water Quality Management Plans:
25.
Select the statement that best describes your experience in reviewing and applying analytical calculations for groundwater flow analysis:
26.
Which of the following best describes your highest level of education, experience or training developing and maintaining cooperative relationship, memoranda of understanding, grants and cooperative agreements with local, state and federal organizations to pursue a natural resources management organization's goals and objectives:
27.
Select the statement that best describes your experience identifying issues, resolving conflicts, and negotiating solutions:
28.
Select the statements that describe your level of experience as they pertain to your interpersonal communication skills that your routinely apply at work:
29.
Select the type of computer models you have used to make predictions on the following hydrologic variables: (select all that apply)
30.
Select the statement that best describes your experience in accomplishing professional work assignments related to assessing vegetation conditions and developing vegetation objectives associated with riparian areas:
31.
Select the statement that best describes your experience analyzing and interpreting results from numerical groundwater flow, infiltration and geochemical models:
32.
Select all of the areas where you have experience related to water laws and regulations:
33.
Select the statement that best describes your experience with state or federal water quality laws and regulations:
34.
Select the statement that best describes your experience in collecting and analyzing data in support of securing water rights:
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
35.
I understand that additional selections may be made from this vacancy, within the same geographical area, by other bureaus from within the DOI, through shared recruiting activities, and my application may be shown to multiple hiring offices. Additional selections for similar positions across the entire Department of the Interior within the local commuting area(s) identified in this vacancy announcement may be made. By applying, I agree to have my application shared with any interested selecting official(s) within the DOI. There is no option to opt-out as my information will not be shared with other hiring agencies outside of the DOI.
36.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.