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Position Title
Hydrologist
Agency
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Announcement Number
NWS-23-11803255-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, February 3, 2023 to Thursday, February 16, 2023
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
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. 
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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.    
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Preferences
1. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
2. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
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. (limit characters)
1. Select the one statement that best describes how you meet the Individual Occupational Requirement for the 1315 Hydrology series.
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2. Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Hydrologist at the GS-07 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service. All education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.
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3. Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Hydrologist at the GS-09 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service. The education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. You must provide a copy of your transcripts.
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4. 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-11 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service. The education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.
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5. 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-12 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service.
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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. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
6. Utilize the concepts, principles, theories, and methods related to the magnitude, distribution, and quality of water resources.
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7. Utilize the principles, processes, and techniques of operational hydrology in watershed management, climatology, geomorphology, groundwater hydrology, water quality, water resource management, and groundwater/surface water interactions.
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8. Utilize hydrologic or hydraulic modeling systems for forecasting.
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9. Perform routine daily forecast operations before and during high water and flood episodes.
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10. Under the supervision of a higher graded hydrologist, prepare river forecast guidance or hydrologic studies including flooding events.
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11. Analyze environmental data (e.g. reservoir and lake storage, ground water levels, rainfall, snow, water quality, etc.) using established techniques.
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12. Develop precipitation estimates for use in hydrologic modeling.
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13. Utilize the hydrologic forecast process and techniques used to predict river levels.
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14. Utilize hydrologic or hydraulic modeling systems to evaluate plans or studies.
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15. Direct or manage the collection of hydrologic data.
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16. Utilize computer software applications to analyze and process hydrologic data.
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17. Develop, maintain, and analyze hydrometeorological databases.
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18. Analyze and gather hydro-meteorological data in order to prepare reports and presentations.
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19. Use state-of-the-art computer hardware and software capabilities and apply them to studies of hydrological events and problems, including application of computer modeling techniques.
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20. Develop and/or modify hydrologic procedures, techniques and plans for optimal use of technologies and data.
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21. Coordinate and develop partnerships with a diverse set of scientists, stakeholders, and decision makers working in the field of hydrology services.
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22. Collaborate with partners on hydrometeorological operations.
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23. Partner with other stakeholders to solve hydrological issues.
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24. Negotiate and explain service levels to specialized and government clients.
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25. 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. (limit characters)
26. NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, or faxed (i.e., resume, veterans' preference documentation, assessment questions and answers, and SF-50s) is accurate and received by the Agency.

Please take this opportunity to review your resume to ensure you have included the number of work hours per week for each job or position that you have held. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you:

*Have reviewed your resume for inclusion of work hours, and
*Verify that you have included a resume containing work hours per week for each job or position held.
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