- Position Title
- Hydrologist
- Agency
- Forest Service
- Announcement Number
- 23-R8-GVA-11750163-DP Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, December 13, 2022 to Wednesday, January 4, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current USDA employee who meets the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee, in which received official notice that your job is no longer needed or that you will lose your job by Reduction-in-Force (RIF)? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than USDA? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
4.
Have you registered for reemployment consideration AND meet one of the below:
• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating?
OR
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating?
OR
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
This section will be used to determine if you possess the education and experience needed to qualify for this position.
For each of the following questions, choose the response that best describes your education and/or experience. Mark only one response for each question.
Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provide in your resume or application and information provided by your references.
FAILURE TO RESPOND TO THESE QUESTIONS WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING.
YOU MUST ATTACH A COPY OF YOUR TRANSCRIPTS.
1.
Select the statement that reflects your education for the 1315 series and/or experience. To be minimally qualified for this position, you must possess the required degree or a combination of education and experience.
2.
From the statements below, select the response that best describes your education and/or experience as it pertains to meeting the Basic Requirements for the Hydrologist, GS-1315-09 position. Please select only one response.
3.
From the statements below, select the response that best describes your education and/or experience as it pertains to meeting the Basic Requirements for the Hydrologist, GS-1315-11 position. Please select only one response.
For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Please select only one letter for each item.
Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provide in your resume or application and information provided by your references.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Conduct and interpret hydrologic surveys and analysis for use in land management planning.
5.
Assist with maintaining an up-to-date inventory of proposed rehabilitation projects.
6.
Assist with Inspecting and evaluating completed watershed rehabilitation projects to determine their effectiveness.
7.
Participate in the development of assigned portion of environmental documents.
8.
Assist with conducting field investigations following fires to appraise damages to the watershed and provide input into the recommended treatment for rehabilitation of the area.
9.
Establish and maintain an up-to-date inventory of proposed rehabilitation projects by priorities.
10.
Inspect and evaluate completed watershed rehabilitation projects to determine their effectiveness.
11.
Participate in the development of environmental assessments or environmental impact statements.
12.
Conduct field investigations following fires to appraise damages to the watershed and recommend treatment for rehabilitation of the area.
13.
Participate with higher level project hydrologist in assessing the impacts of proposed programs and projects on watershed values.
14.
Assist by providing input into the development of an Agency's land management plan, which involves gathering data, analyzing data, and making recommendations.
15.
Participate as a member of interdisciplinary teams working on land management planning, emergency burn rehabilitation, or other Forest Projects or equivalent.
16.
Consult with other resource specialists in assessing the impacts of proposed programs and projects on watershed values.
17.
Provide professional hydrologic input into the development of an Agency's land management plan, which involves gathering data, analyzing data, and making recommendations.
18.
Assist in the preparation of discovery requests including responding to interrogatories, admissions, and document productions by coordinating with technical experts and Agency personnel in the preparation of responses and technical analyses.
19.
Assist with conducting hydrologic investigations and prepare reports of findings for assigned portion of the study.
20.
Prepare and carry out water quality monitoring programs, including preparation of plans, collection and analysis of samples, and interpretation of data.
21.
Record study results that include evaluation of data, identifying trends and oral and written documentation on the results obtained.
22.
Participate in hydrologic investigations and studies required for planning and design of multi-purpose projects.
23.
Independently study water resources data needed to support an Agency's position during negotiations and litigation.
24.
Assemble previously collected records and analyze and evaluate all assembled data to determine hydrologic and sediment transport characteristics including quantity, quality, and distribution over time and area.
25.
Record study results that include evaluation of data, trend analysis, and recommendations and interpret the findings in terms of scientific significance.
26.
Please select the statement(s) that reflect your educational achievement(s). Transcripts, certificates, or other appropriate documentation must be included with this application to verify GPA, coursework, and degree.
27.
Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Submitting false information or attempts to falsify information may be grounds for disqualifying you or for terminating you after you have been hired. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.