- Position Title
- Hydrologist
- Agency
- Geological Survey
- Announcement Number
- USGS-RES-23-11934425-RG-TC Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, May 8, 2023 to Friday, May 12, 2023
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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 or when do you expect to obtain your latest degree or certificate (provide month/year in the space provided below)?
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Assessment 1
Please select the responses to the questions below that best describes your experience as it relates to this position.
1.
Basic Requirements for GS-1315: Choose the one answer that best describes your education and experience as it pertains to the mandatory basic requirements for Hydrologist.
2.
Collect surface water quality samples including quality assurance/control samples according to standard methods.
3.
Experience with multi-probe instrumentation for continual water-quality data collection from lakes or reservoirs
4.
Experience in the collection of hydrologic data for scientific studies including surface-water hydraulics and water quality.
5.
Perform algal sample-processing.
6.
Apply theories, principles, and techniques of water quality to analyze and describe surface-water quality conditions.
7.
Apply knowledge of theories, principles, practices, and techniques of geography, hydrology, and biology, and other related disciplines of physical geography to the collection and interpretation of scientific and technical data.
8.
Collect, edit, process, and review water-quality data.
9.
Prepare and operate field and laboratory equipment to collect and analyze water, sediment, and biological samples and data including, but not limited to, water-quality monitors, samples filtration appartus, analytical balances, centrifuges, fluoromenters, and dissecting microscopes.
10.
Write text that presents scientific findings, interpretations, and conclusions of interpretive hydrologic studies.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
11.
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.