- Position Title
- Hydrologist
- Agency
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Announcement Number
- NWS-24-12161044-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, October 31, 2023 to Tuesday, November 14, 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?
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.
Do you have experience in the field of hydrology?
7.
What is your experience with the principles, processes, and techniques of operational hydrology?
8.
Please select the answer that best describes your experience utilizing hydrologic or hydraulic modeling systems for forecasting.
9.
Do you have experience performing routine daily forecast operations before and during high water and flood episodes?
10.
Do you have experience performing routine daily forecast operations which include short-range forecast operations before and during high water and flood episodes?
11.
Under the supervision of a higher graded hydrologist, what best describes your experience with preparing river forecast guidance or hydrologic studies including flooding events?
12.
Please select the answer that best describes your experience analyzing environmental data (e.g. reservoir and lake storage, ground water levels, rainfall, snow, water quality, etc.) using established techniques.
13.
Please select the answer that best describes your experience collecting, analyzing and disseminating water resource data using established techniques.
14.
What best describes your experience in the development of precipitation estimates for use in hydrologic modeling?
15.
What best describes your experience with the hydrologic forecast process and techniques used to predict river levels?
16.
Please select the answer that best describes your experience utilizing hydrologic or hydraulic modeling systems to evaluate plans or studies.
17.
Do you have experience directing or managing the collection of hydrologic data?
18.
Please select the answer that best describes your experience utilizing computer software applications to analyze and process hydrologic data.
19.
Describe your experience developing, maintaining, and analyzing hydrometeorological databases.
20.
Do you have experience analyzing and gathering hydro-meteorological data in order to prepare reports and presentations?
21.
Select the response that best describes your experience using state-of-the-art computer hardware and software capabilities and applying them to studies of hydrological events and problems, including application of computer modeling techniques.
22.
Do you have experience in the development and/or modification of hydrologic procedures, techniques and plans for optimal use of technologies and data?
23.
Select the statement that best describes your experience coordinating and developing partnerships with a diverse set of scientists, stakeholders, and decision makers working in the field of hydrology services.
24.
Describe your experience collaborating with partners on hydrometeorological operations.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
25.
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.