- Position Title
- Hydrologic Technician
- Agency
- Geological Survey
- Announcement Number
- USGS-PATH-23-11892139-RG-DG Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, April 28, 2023 to Friday, May 12, 2023
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
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 May 31, 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)?
(limit 100 characters)
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.
Assessment 1
Please select the responses to the questions below that best describes your experience as it relates to this position.
1.
GS-04: Choose one answer that best describes your experience and education.
2.
GS-05: Choose one answer that best describes your experience and education.
3.
Adapt behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles.
4.
Use satellite-based communications systems to relay hydrologic data for real-time applications.
5.
Use Windows and DOS based applications to communicate with a variety of hydrologic data collection instruments.
6.
Determine elevations using a standard level.
7.
Do you have experience making stream discharge measurement following standard protocols using the following techniques?
8.
Write analyses describing procedures used to compile and compute records
9.
Measure and compute discharge using either broadband or narrow band acoustic Doppler equipment.
10.
Complete assignments requiring accurate, timely, and technically sound data analyses and writing.
11.
Verify the accuracy of data summaries, applying standard quality assurance techniques.
12.
Collect water-quality samples from lakes, streams or ground-water wells by following specified guidelines.
13.
Measure field water-quality parameters such as pH, water temperature, specific conductance, and dissolved oxygen concentration in lakes, streams, and/or wells.
14.
Install, maintain and service sensing, recording and communications instruments and associated equipment.
15.
Operate common construction tools such as chain saws, welders, skill saws, cutting torches, drill presses, etc.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
16.
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.