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Position Title
Hydrologic Technician
Agency
Bureau of Reclamation
Announcement Number
BOR-CGB-23-DE-11799199-SA Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, February 6, 2023 to Friday, February 17, 2023
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)

To claim CTAP eligibility, please confirm:
  • You are a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? AND
  • You are located in the same local commuting area of 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.
To verify CTAP eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation with your application to include:
  • Your agency notice, such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice; AND
  • Your most recent annual performance appraisal rating of record; AND
  • Your most recent SF-50, or equivalent personnel action, noting current position, grade level, and duty location.
Additional supporting documentation requirements are listed in the Required Documents section of this announcement. For more information, visit the USAJOBS Help Center or review The Employee's Guide to Career Transition.

Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in The Department of the Interior with CTAP eligibility?
(limit characters)
3. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)

To claim ICTAP eligibility, please confirm:
  • You a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? AND
  • You are located in the same local commuting area of 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.
To verify ICTAP eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation with your application to include:
  • Your agency notice, such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice; AND
  • Your most recent annual performance appraisal rating of record; AND
  • Your most recent SF-50, or equivalent personnel action, noting current position, grade level, and duty location.
Additional supporting documentation requirements are listed in the Required Documents section of this announcement. For more information, visit the USAJOBS Help Center or review The Employee's Guide to Career Transition.

Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than The Department of the Interior?
(limit characters)
Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
2. Certificates of Eligible Applicants for this position may be shared with other Federal agencies at their request. This may include other Offices within the Bureau of Reclamation, other Bureaus within the Department of the Interior, and/or other Federal agencies. If your information is shared with another office/bureau/agency, you will be notified. Do you authorize the sharing of your information with other Federal agencies? If you respond "No" to this question, your information will not be shared and you will not be considered for employment by the requesting agency. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Hydrologic Technician position with the Bureau of Reclamation. We will evaluate your resume and your responses to this assessment questionnaire to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this questionnaire. (limit characters)
1. GS-7 - Choose one answer that best describes your experience, education or combination of education and experience as related to the basic qualification requirements for this position.
(limit characters)
2. GS-8 - Choose one answer that best describes your experience, education or combination of education and experience as related to the basic qualification requirements for this position.
(limit characters)
3. GS-9 - Choose one answer that best describes your experience, education or combination of education and experience as related to the basic qualification requirements for this position.
(limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
4. Select the option that best describes your experience calculating and applying shifts and data corrections to stream flow records following specific guidelines and procedures.
(limit characters)
5. Select the option that best describes your experience determining hydrologic data needs relative to the occurrence, quantity and quality, source, and movement of ground and surface waters in the area.
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6. Select the option that best describes your experience assembling, evaluating and preparing field and laboratory data for tabulation and analysis.
(limit characters)
7. Select the option that best describes your experience utilizing technical terminology and principles related to hydrology.
(limit characters)
8. Select the option that best describes your experience compiling and preparing data utilizing quality assurance techniques to ensure accuracy of data summaries, tables, and reports.
(limit characters)
9. Select the option that best describes your experience plotting, recording, comparing, and correcting hydrologic data.
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10. Select the option that best describes your experience as a member of a field crew or work team responsible for recording data and reporting the results for analysis.
(limit characters)
11. Select the option that best describes your experience measuring water utilizing prescribed and ad-hoc methods and site using the appropriate equipment and methods of monitoring.
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12. Select the option that best describes your experience operating, calibrating, monitoring, and maintaining water quality instruments to ensure accuracy of water measurements and data collected.
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13. Select the option that best describes your experience collecting and measuring water quality samples with a handheld water quality meter.
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14. Select the option that best describes your experience calibrating water quality meters and analytical equipment.
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15. Select the option that best describes your experience constructing and dissembling gauges, gauging stations and supporting structures.
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16. Select the option that best describes your experience coordinating and overseeing the work of private contractors.
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17. Select the option that best describes your experience performing field work performing hydrologic field studies and gathering data.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
18. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
(limit characters)