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Position Title: Hydrologic Technician
Agency: Geological Survey
Announcement Number: USGS-RES-23-11887466-RG-TRC Opens in new window
Open Period: Monday, May 1, 2023 to Friday, May 19, 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. Are you a recent graduate or do you anticipate graduating no later than June 30, 2023? Select the Pathways Recent Graduate eligibility requirement below that applies to your situation.

A. I am a recent graduate who has completed, within the previous two years, an associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution such as an accredited technical or vocational school; a 2- or 4-year college or university; a graduate or professional school (e.g., law school, medical school); or a post-secondary home school curriculum. Note: Certificate program is defined as post-secondary education in a qualifying educational institution equal to at least one academic year of full-time study that’s part of an accredited college-level, technical, trade, vocational, or business school curriculum.

B. I am currently enrolled in a qualifying degree program as described above AND expect to complete my degree requirements no later than June 30, 2023? Note: If you do not complete your degree requirements by June 30, 2023, you will be ineligible for consideration under this program.

C. I am a veteran who was precluded from applying due to military service obligation and I’m within my 2-year eligibility period upon release or discharge from active duty. Note: Eligibility for veterans cannot exceed 6 years from the date on which the degree or certificate was obtained. The date of release or discharge from active duty should be later than the date the degree or certificate was obtained.

D. I do not meet any of the eligibility requirements described above.

3. When did you obtain your latest degree or certificate (provide month/year in the space below)? (limit 100 characters)

1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.

Please select the responses to the questions below that best describes your experience as it relates to this position.

1. GS-05: Choose one answer that best describes your experience and education.

A. I possess at least 1-year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-04 level as described in the qualifications section of the vacancy announcement.

B. I have completed a bachelor’s degree with (a) major study in an appropriate field of science (i.e., geology, chemistry, physics, geophysics, biology, ecology, math, soils, forestry, meteorology, hydrology, oceanography, physical science, atmospheric science), engineering, construction, or industrial technology or (b) at least 24 semester hours, in any combination of courses such as engineering, industrial technology, construction drafting, surveying, physical science, biology, or mathematics.

C. I possess a combination of post-high school education beyond the 2nd year (60 semester hours) as described, and specialized experience.

D. My experience or education does not meet or exceed the requirements as described.

2. GS-06: Choose one answer that best describes your experience and education.

A. I possess at least 1-year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level as described in the qualifications section of the vacancy announcement.

B. I possess at least 1 year of graduate level education (18 semester hours, 27 quarter hours or the equivalent) in hydrology or other field of study directly related to the work of this position. This education has provided me with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position.

C. I possess a combination of appropriate specialized experience described in A above and appropriate graduate level education described in B above, that together meet the qualification requirements for this position.

D. My experience or education does not meet or exceed the requirements as described.

3. Use ingenuity and originality in operating equipment or in meeting practical needs caused by the environment

A. I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in performing this task but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job, with close supervision from supervisor or senior employee.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job, independently and usually without review by supervisor or senior employee.

4. Install, maintain and troubleshoot electronic instruments.

A. I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in performing this task but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job, with close supervision from supervisor or senior employee.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job, independently and usually without review by supervisor or senior employee.

5. Utilize GPS surveying equipment.

A. I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in performing this task but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job, with close supervision from supervisor or senior employee.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job, independently and usually without review by supervisor or senior employee.

6. Operate small and medium sized watercraft in lakes, rivers and estuaries in a safe manner during adverse weather conditions.

A. Yes

B. No

7. Please select all that you are proficient in operating:

A. Car and light truck

B. Four-wheel drive vehicle

C. All terrain vehicle

D. Snowmobile

E. Boat with outboard motor

F. Boat with inboard motor

G. None of the above

8. Collect and organize field data using electronic field forms.

A. I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in performing this task but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job, with close supervision from supervisor or senior employee.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job, independently and usually without review by supervisor or senior employee.

9. Adapt behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles.

A. I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in performing this task but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job, with close supervision from supervisor or senior employee.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job, independently and usually without review by supervisor or senior employee.

10. Interact with co-workers and the public exercising tact and diplomacy.

A. I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in performing this task but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job, with close supervision from supervisor or senior employee.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job, independently and usually without review by supervisor or senior employee.

11. Work within tight deadline pressures.

A. I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in performing this task but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job, with close supervision from supervisor or senior employee.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job, independently and usually without review by supervisor or senior employee.

12. Establish vertical datum using equipment such as optical leveling devices. GS-6 ONLY

A. I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in performing this task but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job, with close supervision from supervisor or senior employee.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job, independently and usually without review by supervisor or senior employee.

13. Make surface-water discharge measurements from a bridge or cableway using a tethered boat and acoustic Doppler. GS-6 ONLY

A. I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in performing this task but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job, with close supervision from supervisor or senior employee.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job, independently and usually without review by supervisor or senior employee.

14. Collect ground water level data from continuously recording data logging devices; maintain & troubleshoot all necessary data-logging equipment; edit & apply corrections to data; compute the daily final value data ground-water elevation records utilizing data processing software that facilitates the application of datum or gage height corrections, conversion of input ratings, time corrections, & hydrographic analysis; prepares written analyses, & manuscripts for the publication of data. GS-6 ONLY

A. I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in performing this task but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job, with close supervision from supervisor or senior employee.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job, independently and usually without review by supervisor or senior employee.

15. Make surface-water stream discharge measurements using standard velocity meters or volumetric methods in streams or from bridges. GS-6 ONLY

A. I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in performing this task but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job, with close supervision from supervisor or senior employee.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job, independently and usually without review by supervisor or senior employee.

16. Edit and compile hydrologic data for publication. GS-6 ONLY

A. I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in performing this task but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job, with close supervision from supervisor or senior employee.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job, independently and usually without review by supervisor or senior employee.

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

17. 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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