- Position Title
- Hydrologist
- Agency
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Announcement Number
- NWS OWP-23-12099217-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, September 14, 2023 to Thursday, January 11, 2024
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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 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.
Select the one statement that best describes how you meet the Individual Occupational Requirement for the 1315 Hydrology series.
2.
Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Hydrologist at the GS-07 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service. All education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.
3.
Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Hydrologist at the GS-09 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service. The education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. You must provide a copy of your transcripts.
4.
Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Hydrologist at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service. The education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.
5.
Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Hydrologist at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
6.
Analyze environmental data (e.g. reservoir and lake storage, ground water levels, rainfall, snow, water quality, etc.) using established techniques.
7.
Perform Hydrological services consisting of watershed management, climatology, geomorphology, groundwater hydrology, water quality, water resource management, and groundwater/surface water interactions.
8.
Demonstrate the principles, processes, and techniques of operational hydrology.
9.
Utilize hydrologic or hydraulic modeling systems for forecasting.
10.
Develop precipitation estimates for use in hydrologic modeling.
11.
Identify the hydraulic characteristics of a river reach.
12.
Perform routine daily forecast operations before and during high water and flood episodes.
13.
Perform statistical analysis of hydrometeorological data.
14.
Determine and coordinate service requirements of the designated support area with the appropriate officials.
15.
Collect, analyze, and disseminate water resource data using established techniques.
16.
Direct or manage the collection of hydrographic data.
17.
Perform routine daily forecast operations which include short-range forecast operations before and during high water and flood episodes.
18.
Develop, maintain, and analyze hydrometeorological databases.
19.
Analyze and gather hydro-meteorological data in order to prepare reports and presentations.
20.
Utilize computer software applications to analyze and process hydrologic data.
21.
Use state-of-the-art computer hardware and software capabilities and apply them to studies of hydrological events and problems, including application of computer modeling techniques.
22.
Deliver presentations on technical material to peers or other technical experts.
23.
Participate in the development and/or enhancement of operational hydrologic technology and procedures.
24.
Provide leadership in supplying hydrologic services to the public.
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I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated.