- Position Title
- Hydrologist
- Agency
- Geological Survey
- Announcement Number
- USGS-PATH-23-11736174-RG-CK Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, December 19, 2022 to Friday, December 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*
- 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)?
(limit 100 characters)
Assessment 1
Please select the responses to the questions below that best describes your experience as it relates to this position.
1.
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.
Perform computer data entry, editing and retrieval tasks in the processing of scientific data.
3.
Review hydrologic information on web site for accuracy and availability.
4.
Perform data entry, editing, and retrieval tasks in the processing of hydrologic data.
5.
Collect hydrologic data.
6.
Make stream discharge measurements.
7.
Observe and record channel characteristics of surface-water conditions in the field.
8.
Test instrumentation in the office and troubleshoot instrumentation in the field.
9.
Install, maintain and service sensing, recording and communications instruments and associated equipment.
10.
Install, maintain and troubleshoot electronic instruments.
11.
Operate common construction tools such as chain saws, welders, skill saw, cutting torches, drill presses, etc.
12.
Construct and disassemble hydrologic monitoring stations and supporting structures.
13.
Which power tools are you skilled in using?
14.
Utilize GPS surveying equipment.
15.
Establish vertical and horizontal datum using equipment such as optical laser or total station leveling devices.
16.
Use maps and GPS equipment to verifv site location.
17.
Operate small and medium sized watercraft in lakes, rivers, and estuaries.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
18.
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.