- Position Title
- Hydrologic Technician
- Agency
- Geological Survey
- Announcement Number
- USGS-RES-23-11811853-RG-TC Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, February 27, 2023 to Wednesday, March 15, 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?
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 recent graduate or do you anticipate graduating no later than June 30, 2023? Select the Pathways Recent Graduate eligibility requirement below that applies to your situation.
3.
When did you obtain your latest degree or certificate (provide month/year in the space below)?
(limit 100 characters)
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
Assessment 1
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.
2.
Make surface-water stream-discharge measurements using appropriate techniques, equipment, and protocols depending on field conditions or other unforeseen circumstances.
3.
Measure water levels in wells.
4.
Collect chemical, biological and bacteria samples in lakes, streams, or wells.
5.
Measure field water quality parameters such as pH, water temperature, specific conductance, dissolved oxygen and turbidity using in-situ multi-parameter water quality data sonde.
6.
Prepare plots, drafts or sketches from surveying field notes.
7.
Test and troubleshoot hydrologic instrumentation in the field or office.
8.
Retrieve data from data loggers, download data to a computer database, and insure data integrity and quality.
9.
Calibrate water-quality meters and analytical equipment.
10.
Use of computers for data collection and documentation of records.
11.
Verify accuracy of hydrologic data summaries by applying standard quality-assurance techniques.
12.
Write descriptions of data-collection sites.
13.
Perform data entry, editing, and retrieval tasks in the processing of hydrologic dating using Aquarius or other similar hydrologic databases.
14.
Compute and check surface water or water quality records from field data.
15.
Compute and check ground water records.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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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.