- Position Title
- Hydrologic Technician
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- IM-1541-GRCA-23-11816299-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, January 27, 2023 to Thursday, February 9, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a United States Citizen?
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3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
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To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- 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.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
4.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- 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.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in Hydrologic Technician position GS-1316-7 with the National Park Service. The following questions were developed based on the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other competencies needed to perform the work of this position. It is important that your application package submitted, including a resume or application form, clearly shows how you possess the experience and skill levels you claim in this questionnaire. Each of your responses must be clearly supported by your education, training, and/or specific work experience you describe in your application package submitted for this position (application form or resume, transcripts, list and description of training completed and/or other items you submit). If not, your score will be lowered or you will be found not qualified. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statement, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for rating you ineligible, not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work.
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For the questions below, please select from A through E to indicate the skill level that you possess for each task listed. Select the one response that best describes how your background meets the specialized experience and/or education requirements for a Hydrologic Technician, GS-1316-07. Read all the responses before making your selection. If you select more than one response, or leave this question blank you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
Hydrology-Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and methods related to the magnitude, distribution, and quality of water resources including watershed management, climatology, geomorphology, groundwater hydrology, water quality, water resource management, and groundwater/surface water interactions.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Substantial practical and technical knowledge of the methods, procedures, and techniques of the field of hydrology, including hydrologic data collection and sampling.
3.
Understanding of scientific theory, methods, resources management practices, and resource management needs, and the skill to interpret and apply this knowledge to decision support.
4.
Conducts monitoring related to construction projects to ensure hydrologic mitigation measures are followed.
5.
Skills to travel and conduct field operations in extreme canyon environments, including knowledge and experience with backcountry and safety skills in remote, difficult to access areas, and including backcountry camping.
Mechanics- Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and methods related to the magnitude, distribution, and quality of water resources including watershed management, climatology, geomorphology, groundwater hydrology, water quality, water resource management, and groundwater/surface water interactions.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
6.
Knowledge of and skill in the operation, adjustment, minor repair, and maintenance of various hydrologic equipment, including measuring and sampling devices, current meters, and sediment samplers.
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Collects stream discharge, sediment, and/or ground and surface water survey data utilizing various devices depending on the conditions present.
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With some guidance, selects sites and installs hydrologic sampling and field equipment.
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Plans and executes field work in remote canyon environments, including knowledge and experience with backcountry and safety skills in remote, difficult access areas, and involving backcountry camping.
Manages and Organizes Information - Identifies a need; gathers, organizes, and maintains information; determines its importance and accuracy, and communicates it by a variety of methods.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
10.
Skilled in computer operating systems (Windows 10) and software application packages, including word processing, spreadsheet, email, and database management.
11.
Knowledge of scientific data acquisition and analysis standards, methods, and recording techniques to efficiently manage the collection and summation of data and accomplish data analysis in a way that is highly credible and meets scientifically acceptable standards.
12.
Experienced with ArcGIS software tools for spatial data management and cartography.
13.
Performs data entry and carries out quality control checks on data collected and entered by others.
14.
Effectively manage multiple projects with changing and/or competing priorities and deadlines.
Reasearch: Knowledge of the scientific principles, methods, and processes used to conduct a systematic and objective inquiry; including study design, collection, analysis, and interpretation of data; and the reporting of results.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
15.
Checks and reduces data to be used for computer modeling and statistical analysis by higher level specialists. Recognizes gaps or inconsistencies in the information; evaluates and compares previous records to develop the necessary changes to correct problems. Conducts non-complex modeling, statistical analyses, etc.
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Skill in oral and written communication in order to ensure plans are well written and easily understood, reports are of high scientific credibility, and pertinent information is shared effectively with others.
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Oral and written skills to communicate effectively with people having a wide range of understanding of hydrology, including scientists and non-scientists, in order to participate in cooperative efforts and convey complex concepts to others.
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Makes oral presentations that are well designed, informative, and clearly convey the intended message.
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Present and publish the results of projects and research to symposia and professional journals.