- Position Title
- Hydrologic Technician
- Agency
- Geological Survey
- Announcement Number
- USGS-SAC-23-11873922-DE-VJM Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, April 5, 2023 to Friday, April 14, 2023
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Eligibilities
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.
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current Department of the Interior 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.
3.
Are you a current or former employee of a Federal agency (other than the Department of the Interior) 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.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
Would you accept a term appointment?
Assessment 1
Please select the responses to the questions below that best describes your experience as it relates to this position.
1.
For GS-05: Choose one answer that best describes your experience and education.
2.
GS-06: Choose one answer that best describes your experience and education.
3.
GS-07: Choose one answer that best describes your experience and education.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Collect surface-water, water-quality, or ecological field data.
5.
Please identify in your resume experience related to the previous question.
6.
Use of spreadsheet and database software for data entry and manipulation.
7.
Use a variety of construction and fabrication techniques, such as those used in metal working, wood working, concrete working, and electronics.
8.
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair environmental monitoring equipment in the field.
9.
Please identify in your resume experience related to the previous question.
10.
Use global position systems (GPS) to collect and record location data in the field.
11.
Verify the accuracy of data, applying standard quality-assurance techniques.
12.
Use satellite, telephone, or line of sight communication systems to relay hydrologic data for real time applications.
13.
Use understanding of basic electronics as applied to the installation, operation, and maintenance of scientific instrumentation and related power sources (e.g., solar and battery power).
14.
Launch, land and operate small craft (up to 26 foot) with outboard motors in lakes, bays, and estuaries.
15.
Use software for processing large datasets and conducts data entry, processing, analysis, and management hydrologic data.
16.
Test, install and troubleshoot hydrologic instrumentation such as satellite data collection platforms (DCPs), electronic data loggers (EDL), samplers, and associated equipment.
17.
Establish vertical and horizontal datum using equipment such as optical laser or total station leveling devices.
18.
Use telemetry equipment to monitor locations of radio-tagged fish.
19.
Work effectively and cooperatively with others to develop and implement operational changes and carry out responsibilities.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
20.
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.