- Position Title
- Hydrologic Technician
- Agency
- Geological Survey
- Announcement Number
- USGS-RES-23-11845892-RG-DG Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, March 6, 2023 to Friday, March 31, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
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Are you a recent graduate or do you anticipate graduating no later than May 31st, 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)?
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Preferences
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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.
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GS-05: Choose one answer that best describes your experience and education.
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Collects water-quality samples from lakes, streams or ground-water wells by following specified guidelines.
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Measures and records water levels in groundwater wells.
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Collects and processes water-quality and/or sediment samples according to standard program protocols.
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Collects and processes water-quality samples using standard parts-per-billion (ppb) methods and protocols.
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Measures water quality parameters in the field.
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Collects water-quality samples from lakes, streams or ground-water wells by following specified guidelines.
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Collects and processes water-quality and/or sediment samples.
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Performs data entry, editing, and retrieval tasks in the processing of hydrologic data.
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Edits and compiles hydrologic data for publication.
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Retrieves and downloads hydrologic data from data loggers, ensuring data integrity and quality.
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Prepares written analyses that describe procedures used to compile and compute hydrologic records.
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Tests and troubleshoots hydrologic instrumentation in the field or office.
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Applies understanding of electrical and electronic theory as applied to scientific instrumentation.
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Maintains, services, and tests surface-water velocity meters and related equipment.
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Computes and checks water-quality records from field samples.
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Computes and checks ground-water records from field data.
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.