- Position Title
- Hydrologist
- Agency
- Bureau of Land Management
- Announcement Number
- OR-23-DE-11884364-KF Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, May 1, 2023 to Friday, May 12, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current federal employee who is considered surplus or 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 your current position; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than your current position; 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.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee considered 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.
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
3.
I have a satisfactory or better rating on my last performance appraisal. I will provide a copy of my performance appraisal, if requested.
4.
I have received recruitment incentive awards during the last two years and have listed them on my resume.
Assessment 1
Your responses to this questionnaire, in conjunction with the other portions of your completed application, will be evaluated in determining your eligibility and qualifications for this position. Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and capability. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provided in your resume or other application materials.
Basic Requirement - Applicants must meet one of the following Basic Requirements:
1.
Select one statement from the choices below that demonstrates how you meet the Basic Requirement.
Minimum Qualifications, GS-07
2.
In addition to meeting one of the Basic Requirements listed above, select one response below that indicates how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the GS-07 grade level.
Minimum Qualifications, GS-09
3.
In addition to meeting one of the Basic Requirements listed above, select one response below that indicates how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the GS-09 grade level.
Minimum Qualifications, GS-11
4.
In addition to meeting one of the Basic Requirements listed above, select one response below that indicates how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the GS-11 grade level.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
5.
Work on multi-faceted water issues whose solutions require a proven understanding of hydrology in one or more related disciplines such as hydraulics, geology, geochemistry, and/or the complexities of ground or surface water flow.
6.
Utilize comprehensive processes or computer models to conduct and simulate hydrologic analysis and inform operations.
7.
Develop, modify, and utilize relational databases and related applications to maintain hydrologic data for conducting operational support and/or planning analyses.
8.
Carry-out out a broad range of monitoring/mitigation measures to ensure environmental impacts are minimized.
9.
Plan, conduct, coordinate and direct comprehensive hydrologic studies of hydrologic systems in accordance with applicable authorizations, policy, and/or regulatory requirements.
10.
Develop work plans and protocols which include consideration of previous experimental and theoretical analyses, evaluation of all available data from various sources, and the development and adaptation of procedures and methods of investigation.
11.
Analyze, prepare, develop and publish river volume and flood forecasts for river basins under a variety of hydrologic conditions.
12.
Collect, interpret, analyze and evaluate hydrologic data to modify methods for the improvement and detection of contaminants.
13.
Modify and adapt standard procedures, methods, and techniques, and/or develop new methods and techniques to address problems for which guidelines or precedents are not substantially applicable.
14.
Modify approaches and standard methods to meet conditions of studies.
15.
Independently conduct interpretive studies or contributes to large scale hydrologic projects.
16.
Discuss agreements, study methods, approaches, techniques, and desired results with management and representatives of cooperative agencies to implement hydrologic studies.
17.
Conduct multi-faceted tests to determine the chemical and/or biological components of water samples from a broad range of sources.
18.
Work independently or with teams to implement landscape-level projects to restore watersheds, improve water quality, protect federal water rights, and/or to protect Wild & Scenic Rivers.
19.
Disseminate river volume and/or flood forecasts to Federal, state, or municipal water resource or emergency management organizations, hydropower and agricultural industries, or the general public.
20.
Assist in filing protests or taking other administrative or legal actions to protect rights.
21.
Respond to questions regarding compliance and/or water rights issues.
22.
Serve as a point of contact with cooperating agencies in the identification, design, planning, and conduct of water-resources investigations.
23.
Participate in meetings with cooperating officials to discuss program potential, development, progress, and technical accomplishments.
24.
Assist in training personnel in areas of expertise including techniques of data collection and analysis.
25.
Plan, conduct, and report on interpretive and independent studies and/or contribute to large, expansive studies.
26.
Plan, execute, and report on hydrologic studies that require adapted approaches to meet problems.
27.
Reconcile differences in approach or scope of study objectives in order to develop a comprehensive and scientifically sound report that can be used for water resource management or water rights decision-making.
28.
Write and publish reports of findings as internal or external reports, that include recommendations to resource managers, and/or for scientific journal publications.
29.
Coordinate work efforts with co-workers, resolving operating problems, and/or giving advice on work efforts.
30.
Participate in meetings with a variety of stakeholders, such as colleges, universities, industrial organizations, other agencies, private consultants, and professional societies to obtain and exchange information.
31.
Participate in meetings with cooperating officials to discuss program potential, development, progress, and technical accomplishments.
As previously explained, your ratings in this Occupational Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification based on the resume and documents you submit. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your ratings. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you or for dismissing you from the position/agency during the probationary period, or other disciplinary action, including termination. Please take this opportunity to review your ratings to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you: Understand this warning; have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy; and verified that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability.
32.
Failure to agree or respond to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for the position. Select the most appropriate response below.