USA Staffing

Position Title: Research Hydrologist
Agency: Geological Survey
Announcement Number: USGS-DEN-23-11821506-DE-DLA Opens in new window
Open Period: Wednesday, February 1, 2023 to Tuesday, February 28, 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. The Federal Government gives strong priority to U.S. citizens and nationals, but for these two-year excepted service positions, non-citizens may be considered under certain circumstances.

Are you a United States Citizen?

A. Yes

B. No

3. Do you possess a Ph.D. in a directly related field of study received in the last 5 years?

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. Basic Requirements for GS-1315: Choose the one answer that best describes your education and experience as it pertains to the mandatory basic requirements for Hydrologist.

A. I completed requirements for bachelor`s or higher degree in physical, natural, or engineering science including 30 semester hours in courses in hydrology, physical science, geophysics, chemistry, engineering, soils, math, aquatic biology, atmospheric science, meteorology, geology, oceanography, or water resources conservation management. Course work included 6 semester hours in calculus, (both differential and integral), and 6 semester hours in physics.

B. I possess a combination of education and experience--course work as described (30 semester hours in a combination of courses including 6 semester hours in calculus (both differential and integral), and 6 semester hours in physics, plus appropriate experience and/or additional education equal to a 4-year degree.

C. I do not meet any of the requirements as described above.

2. GS-12: In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements, you must have professional experience, graduate education, or a combination of professional experience and graduate education. Select the one response below that best describes your education and experience.

A. I possess at least 1-year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level as described in the qualifications section of the vacancy announcement.

B. I possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a directly related field of study.

C. I possess a combination of successfully completed progressive graduate level education, as described above, that is beyond the second year of graduate study and professional experience, as described above.

D. I do not meet the requirement as described.

3. In addition to the requirements above, you must possess a Ph.D in a related field of study within the past 5 years.

A. I possess a Ph.D in a related field of study within the past 5 years.

B. I do not meet the requirement as described.

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

4. 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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