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Position Title: Hydrologic Technician
Agency: Geological Survey
Announcement Number: USGS-SAC-23-11726624-DE-BB Opens in new window
Open Period: Tuesday, November 15, 2022 to Thursday, June 15, 2023

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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?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

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.

A. Yes

B. No

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.

A. Yes

B. No

1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.

1. GS-07: Choose one answer that best describes your experience and education.

A. I possess at least 1-year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 level as described in the qualifications section of the vacancy announcement.

B. I possess at least 1 year of graduate level education (18 semester hours, 27 quarter hours or the equivalent) in hydrology or other field of study directly related to the work of this position. This education has provided me with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position.

C. I possess a combination of appropriate specialized experience described in A above and appropriate graduate level education described in B that together meet the qualification requirements for this position.

D. I do not meet any of the requirements described above

2. GS-08: Choose one answer that best describes your experience and education.

A. I possess at least 1-year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level as described in the qualifications section of the vacancy announcement.

B. I possess at least 2 full years of progressive graduate level education (36 semester hours, 54 quarter hours or the equivalent) or a master`s degree in hydrology or other field of study directly related to the work of this position. This education has provided me with the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position.

C. I have a combination of directly related graduate course work and specialized experience.

D. My experience or education does not meet or exceed the requirements as described.

3. GS-09: Choose one answer that best describes your experience and education.

A. I possess at least 1-year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-08 level as described in the qualifications section of the vacancy announcement.

C. I possess a combination of appropriate specialized experience as described and appropriate graduate level education as described that together meet the qualification requirements for this position.

D. I do not meet any of the requirements as described above.

Technical Competence - Knowledge of how to perform one's job. Refers to specialized knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience.

4. Operate, maintain, and process data from hydroacoustic equipment such as Acoustic Doppler current Profilers (ADCPs) for collection of discharge measurements in natural channels.

A. I have not had experience, education, or training in performing this task.

B. I have completed formal education or training in performing this task, but have not yet performed this task on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job under close supervision by a supervisor, manager or senior employee to ensure compliance with correct procedures.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job, independently and usually without review by a supervisor, manager or senior employee.

E. This task has been a central or major part of my work. I have performed it myself routinely, and I have trained others in performance of this task, and (or) others have consulted me as an expert for assistance in performing this task.

5. Operate common construction tools such as chain saws, welders, skill saws, cutting torches, drill presses, etc.

A. I have not had experience, education, or training in performing this task.

B. I have completed formal education or training in performing this task, but have not yet performed this task on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job under close supervision by a supervisor, manager or senior employee to ensure compliance with correct procedures.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job, independently and usually without review by a supervisor, manager or senior employee.

6. Install automatic temperature sensors, crest-stage gages, continuous stage-discharge gages and automated water samplers in remote or gaged locations.

A. I have not had experience, education, or training in performing this task.

B. I have completed formal education or training in performing this task, but have not yet performed this task on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job under close supervision by a supervisor, manager or senior employee to ensure compliance with correct procedures.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job, independently and usually without review by a supervisor, manager or senior employee.

7. Run routine levels at gaging stations to establish or check gage datum.

A. I have not had experience, education, or training in performing this task.

B. I have completed formal education or training in performing this task, but have not yet performed this task on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job under close supervision by a supervisor, manager or senior employee to ensure compliance with correct procedures.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job, independently and usually without review by a supervisor, manager or senior employee.

8. Develop stage-discharge and/or velocity index curves and ratings.

A. I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in performing this task, but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job, with close supervision from supervisor or senior employee.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job, independently and usually without review by supervisor or senior employee.

9. Compute and analyze streamflow data using Aquarius.

A. I have not had experience, education, or training in performing this task.

B. I have completed formal education or training in performing this task, but have not yet performed this task on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job under close supervision by a supervisor, manager or senior employee to ensure compliance with correct procedures.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job, independently and usually without review by a supervisor, manager or senior employee.

10. Instruct others in the methods of record computation, checking and review.

A. I have not had experience, education, or training in performing this task.

B. I have completed formal education or training in performing this task, but have not yet performed this task on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job under close supervision by a supervisor, manager or senior employee to ensure compliance with correct procedures.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job, independently and usually without review by a supervisor, manager or senior employee.

11. Measure field water quality parameters such as pH, water temperature, specific conductance, dissolved oxygen and turbidity using in-situ multi-parameter water quality data sonde.

A. I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in performing this task, but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job, with close supervision from supervisor or senior employee.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of the job, independently and usually without review by supervisor or senior employee.

12. Make surface water discharge measurements by wading using mechanical current meters or acoustic velocity meters.

A. I have not had experience, education, or training in performing this task.

B. I have completed formal education or training in performing this task, but have not yet performed this task on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job under close supervision by a supervisor, manager or senior employee to ensure compliance with correct procedures.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job, independently and usually without review by a supervisor, manager or senior employee.

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

13. 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.

A. Yes

B. No

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