- Position Title
- Hydrologist
- Agency
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Announcement Number
- NWS ER-23-11749346-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, December 29, 2022 to Thursday, January 12, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current Department of Commerce 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 Commerce) 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.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in this position with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application.
Please ensure that your resume clearly identifies job title(s) (including job series and grade, if federal employee); duties description; education; starting and ending dates (month and year); and hours worked per week as stated in the vacancy announcement.
1.
Select the one statement that best describes how you meet the Individual Occupational Requirement for the 1315 Hydrology series.
2.
Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Hydrologist at the GS-15 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service.
For each item below, select the best response/s that most accurately describe your current level of experience and capability using the scale/s below.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Develop and oversee forecast-based decision support services during potentially hazardous weather and/or flooding events.
4.
Prepare hydrometeorological forecasts and warnings based upon the under-standing of the state of the atmosphere and the application of scientific forecasting principles.
5.
Conduct weather and water watches involving real-time monitoring of hydrometeorological data.
6.
Execute a modeling system and use hydrologic expertise to interactively analyze output and make adjustments in order to prepare final forecast and guidance products.
7.
Participate in the development and/or enhancement of operational hydrologic technology and procedures.
8.
Work on procedure development projects such as calibration of operational hydrologic modeling systems for new forecast points.
9.
Utilize state-of-the-art hydro-meteorological automated data systems.
10.
Utilize local and/or national tools to provide Impact-Based Decision Support Services to local and state emergency managers through flood inundation mapping.
11.
Serve as a spokesperson for the agency or organization regarding hydrological issues.
12.
Maintain frequent consultation and coordination with stakeholders to ensure the effectiveness of a hydrological forecast program.
13.
Develop and deliver verbal presentations, reports and briefs for technical and non-technical audiences, and senior decision makers.
14.
Contribute to labor management issues as a member of management or for the bargaining unit on a Local Office Team (LOT).
15.
Counsel employees regarding behavior or performance issues, issue formal performance improvement plans, and present formal disciplinary letters.
16.
Plan and execute a budget.
17.
Select employees for an organizational unit.
18.
Provide training for forecasters in designated support areas ensuring they have sufficient training to properly assess hydrologic situations and handle the dissemination of hydrologic products to the public.
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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.