USA Staffing

Position Title: Hydrologic Technician
Agency: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Announcement Number: CERG235914733394HW Opens in new window
Open Period: Wednesday, September 20, 2023 to Wednesday, September 27, 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)

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

This position has requirements which must be met prior to employment, and conditions for continued employment. Your answers to the questions in this section will indicate your understanding of, or possession of, these requirements and conditions.

1. Appointment to this position is subject to a background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal employment. Are you willing to submit the proper documentation to have a background investigation completed?

A. Yes

B. No

2. Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights. Are you willing to serve a one year probationary period?

A. Yes

B. No

3. This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health & ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position. Are you willing to submit to a pre-employment physical and willing to maintain a level of physical fitness to obtain and maintain employment as required?

A. Yes

B. No

4. The duties of this position meet the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs. Detection of the presence of drugs is warranted. This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident. Are you willing to refrain from the use of illegal drugs and submit to a pre-employment drug screening and random testing thereafter to obtain and maintain employment in this position?

A. Yes

B. No

5. The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles. Do you currently possess or are you willing and able to obtain and maintain a valid license to comply with the requirement?

A. Yes

B. No

6. This position has a requirement to lift up to 60 lbs. in the regular performance of duties. Are you willing and able to meet the lifting requirement?

A. Yes

B. No

8. This position requires a US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Class A1 boat operator's license for operating motorboats up to 26 feet in length within six months of appointment. Successful completion of this course requires a written and a practical exam which includes a requirement to swim 100 yards wearing a US Coast Guard approved personal flotation device. Are you able to obtain and maintain a boater's license?

A. Yes. I am able to complete the USACE Boat Operator's Course to include written and practical exams and swimming 100 yards wearing a US Coast Guard approved personal flotation device and maintain the license obtained.

B. No. I am unable to complete the USACE Boat Operator's Course which includes written and practical exams and swimming 100 yards wearing a US Coast Guard approved personal flotation device and/or maintaining the license obtained.

Thank you for your interest in a Hydrologic Technician position with Department of the Army. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application.

1. Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Hydrologic Technician at the GS-07 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.

A. I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service which includes 1) Assisting in the operation and/or maintenance of equipment related to hydrology such as stream gaging instrumentation AND 2) Conducting field investigations such as surveying to monitor existing gage structures.

B. I have successfully completed one full academic year of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as Hydrology and Water Resources Science, Water Resources Engineering, or Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

C. I have the specialized experience as described in A, but less than one year; and I have some graduate level education as described in B, but less than the required one year. I have computed the percentage of the requirements that I meet, and the total is at least 100% (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then, divide your semester hours of graduate education by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.). (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

D. I have the experience as described in A AND the education described in B. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

E. My experience and/or education is not reflected in any of the above statements.

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 Hydrologic Technician at the GS-08 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.

A. I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service which includes 1) Assisting in the operation and /or maintenance of equipment related to hydrology such as stream gaging instrumentation AND 2) Conducting field investigations such as surveying to monitor existing gage structures AND 3) Compiling hydrologic field data for use in reports.

B. I have successfully completed one and a half years (i.e., 27 semester hours) of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as Hydrology and Water Resources Science, Water Resources Engineering, or Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

C. I have the specialized experience as described in A, but less than one year; and I have some graduate level education as described in B, but less than the required one and a half years. I have computed the percentage of the requirements that I meet, and the total is at least 100% (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then, divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond the first year (total semester hours minus 18) by 9. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.). (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

D. I have the experience as described in A AND the education described in B. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

E. My experience and/or education is not reflected in any of the above statements.

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 Hydrologic Technician at the GS-09 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.

A. I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-08 grade level in the Federal service which includes 1) Performing the operation and /or maintenance of equipment related to hydrology such as stream gaging instrumentation AND 2) Conducting field investigations to monitor existing gage structures and/or make recommendations on proposed gage structures.

B. I have successfully completed a master’s or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position, such as Hydrology and Water Resources Science, Water Resources Engineering, or Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

C. I have the specialized experience as described in A, but less than one year; and I have at least one year of graduate education as described in B, but less than the required two years. I have computed the percentage of the requirements that I meet, and the total is at least 100% (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then, divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.). (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

D. I have the experience as described in A AND the education described in B. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

E. My experience and/or education is not reflected in any of the above statements.

4. Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Hydrologic Technician at the GS-10 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.

A. I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service which includes 1) Performing the operation and /or maintenance of equipment related to hydrology such as stream gaging instrumentation AND 2) Conducting field investigations to monitor existing gage structures and/or make recommendations on proposed gage structures AND 3) Verifying hydrologic data for completeness.

B. My experience is not reflected in any of the above statement.

5. Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Hydrologic Technician at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.

A. I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-10 grade level in the Federal service which includes 1) Performing the operation and /or maintenance of equipment related to hydrology such as stream gaging instrumentation AND 2) Conducting field investigations to monitor existing gage structures and/or make recommendations on proposed gage structures AND 3) Verifying hydrologic data for completeness AND 4) Analyzing hydrologic data for use in reports.

B. My experience is not reflected in any of the above statement.

6. Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.

A. Yes, I verify that all of my responses to this questionnaire are true and accurate. I accept that if my supporting documentation and/or later steps in the selection process do not support one or more of my responses to the questionnaire that my application may be rated lower and/or I may be removed from further consideration.

B. No. I do not accept this agreement and/or I no longer wish to be considered for this position.

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