- Position Title
- Hydrologist
- Agency
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Announcement Number
- NWS WR-23-11929697 DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, May 1, 2023 to Monday, May 15, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current Department of Commerce 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 Commerce) 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 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.
1.
I meet the Individual Occupational Requirement for the Hydrologist, 1315
2.
Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Hydrologist GS-1315-12.
3.
Oversee the Weather Forecast Office portion of a Flood Verification Program.
4.
Coordinate and provide appropriate levels of hydrologic training for Weather Forecast Office forecasters in the designated support area to ensure that they have sufficient training to properly assess hydrologic situations and handle the dissemination of hydrologic products from the Weather Forecast Office to the public.
5.
Develop and modify WFO hydrologic procedures, models, techniques, manuals and dissemination plans to ensure use of technologies and real-time data.
6.
Establish and/or ensure procedures are in place for new forecast products to reach the appropriate local and state action agencies as well as the media.
7.
Monitor hydrologic network performance and establish requirements and recommendations for maintenance and network modification to improve network performance during flood situations.
8.
Modify and enhance the operational hydrologic procedures and hydrologic program for all Weather Forecast Office forecasters.
9.
Provide hydrologic expertise and requirements analysis necessary for the design and implementation of new data sites and networks such as local flood warning system.
10.
Participate in flood damage assessments and prepare flood reports and monthly reports of river and flood conditions as defined in the Weather Service Operations Manuel.
11.
Coordinate structure and content of databases with appropriate personnel in regional and national headquarters offices and other Weather Forecast Offices.
12.
In cooperation with other National Weather Service offices and local and state officials, review the requirements for establishment of data management activities necessary to establish locations for new hydrologic services.
13.
Maintain Weather Forecast Office hydrometeorological databases and information files, including those for reports on river gage stations (E-19), station rating tables, gage network information, and hydrologic modeling.
14.
Provide liaison with local, state, and Federal agencies regarding existing hydrologic data networks and data exchanges.
15.
Represent a hydrologic program at public and interagency meetings and help to resolve hydrology related issues associated with weather related products and services.
16.
Serve as hydrologic representative at seminars and meetings sponsored by federal, state, and local agencies, as well as professional societies.
17.
In coordination with the Warning Coordination Meteorologist, lead the National Weather Service effort to encourage flood preparedness activities in local communities.
18.
Determine service requirements of the designated support area and coordinate these requirements with appropriate officials and River Forecast Centers.
19.
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.
20.
NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, or faxed (i.e., resume, veterans' preference documentation, assessment questions and answers, and SF-50s) is accurate and received by the Agency.
Please take this opportunity to review your resume to ensure you have included the number of work hours per week for each job or position that you have held. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you:
*Have reviewed your resume for inclusion of work hours, and
*Verify that you have included a resume containing work hours per week for each job or position held.
Yes, I have reviewed my resume and included work hours per week for each job or position held.
No, I understand that if my resume does not include the number of work hours per week for each job or position listed on my resume, I will not be eligible for consideration for this vacancy. It is recommended you review your resume for inclusion of the number of work hours per week.
Please take this opportunity to review your resume to ensure you have included the number of work hours per week for each job or position that you have held. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you:
*Have reviewed your resume for inclusion of work hours, and
*Verify that you have included a resume containing work hours per week for each job or position held.
Yes, I have reviewed my resume and included work hours per week for each job or position held.
No, I understand that if my resume does not include the number of work hours per week for each job or position listed on my resume, I will not be eligible for consideration for this vacancy. It is recommended you review your resume for inclusion of the number of work hours per week.