USA Staffing

Position Title: Hydrologic Technician
Agency: Geological Survey
Announcement Number: USGS-RES-23-11786808-DE-AKS Opens in new window
Open Period: Monday, January 23, 2023 to Friday, February 3, 2023

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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)

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 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. Would you accept a term appointment?

A. Yes

B. No

Please select the responses to the questions below that best describes your experience as it relates to this position.

1. GS-05: Choose one answer that best describes your experience and education.

A. I possess at least 1-year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-04 level as described in the qualifications section of the vacancy announcement.

B. I have completed a bachelor’s degree with (a) major study in an appropriate field of science (i.e., geology, chemistry, physics, geophysics, biology, ecology, math, soils, forestry, meteorology, hydrology, oceanography, physical science, atmospheric science), engineering, construction, or industrial technology or (b) at least 24 semester hours, in any combination of courses such as engineering, industrial technology, construction drafting, surveying, physical science, biology, or mathematics.

C. I possess a combination of post-high school education beyond the 2nd year (60 semester hours) as described, and specialized experience.

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

2. Keep and organize field notes on data collection efforts.

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.

3. Organize and prepare equipment and supplies for field work.

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.

4. Compute continuous water quality monitoring records using standard methods and protocols.

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.

5. Perform statistical and/or technical analyses of scientific data.

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. Calibrate continuous water-quality monitors and field 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.

7. Collect water-quality field information from a river, stream, or lake using a water quality meter (such as a pH meter, specific-conductance meter, or dissolved-oxygen meter).

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. Collect and analyze surface water, ground water, water quality and precipitation data.

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.

9. Assist field crews in the collection of field data.

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. Collect water-quality samples from streams, lakes, and groundwater wells following specific methods.

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. Install, program, and trouble shoot satellite data collection platforms and electronic data logger.

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.

12. Measure streamflow and calculate discharge as wadable streams using standard methods.

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.

13. Operate and handle basic construction equipment and tools such as: power saws, drills, chainsaws, hammers, screwdrivers, wrenches, pliers, portable power tools, etc.

A. I have no experience or training in performing this task.

B. I have limited experience with basic construction equipment and tools and can perform tasks under close supervision.

C. I can operate many of the above basic construction equipment and tools and have performed these tasks regularly and frequently without review from a supervisor or senior employee.

14. Work in the field under extreme environmental conditions and for extended periods of time.

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).

15. 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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