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Position Title
Hydrologist
Agency
Bureau of Land Management
Announcement Number
NV-DEU-24-12189198-DPG Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, November 7, 2023 to Tuesday, November 21, 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? (limit characters)
2. Career Transition Assistance Plan:  Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?
  • I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced or surplused from the Department of the Interior; AND
  • I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND
  • I am applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which I have been or will be separated; AND
  • My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
In order to receive consideration, you must submit documentation showing proof of eligibility.  All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.   
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3. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan: Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?
  • I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the Department of the Interior; AND
  • I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND
  • I am currently in a position at the same grade level or higher than the position being announced; AND
  • My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
In order to receive consideration, you must submit documentation showing proof of eligibility.  All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement. 
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Assessment 1
YOUR RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWERS YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. IF NOT, YOU WILL BE FOUND NOT QUALIFIED OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED. From the descriptions below, select response that best describes how your background meets the qualification requirements for a Hydrologist, GS-1315-12 position. Read all responses before making your selection. Some questions allow for multiple answers, so mark those that apply. If you leave a question blank you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these requirements, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position. (limit characters)
1. Basic Education Requirement: I meet the basic education requirement because:
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2. Minimum Qualifications Requirement. I qualify for the GS-12 because:
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3. I understand that additional selections may be made from this vacancy, within the same geographical area, by other bureaus from within the DOI, through shared recruiting activities, and my application may be shown to multiple hiring offices. Additional selections for similar positions across the entire Department of the Interior within the local commuting area(s) identified in this vacancy announcement may be made. By applying, I agree to have my application shared with any interested selecting official(s) within the DOI. There is no option to opt-out as my information will not be shared with other hiring agencies outside of the DOI.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
4. Which of the following best describes your experience in coordinating your work with specialists from other resources/program areas such as range, wildlife, and recreation?
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5. Select the statement that best describes your experience in accomplishing professional work assignments related to the evaluation of water resources and protection strategies supporting watershed analysis, range allotment plans, mineral exploration or development, road sediment abatement, source water protection, wildfire, and floods rehabilitation, etc.
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6. Identify the professional work related to hydrology that you perform on the job:
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
7. Select the statement that best describes your experience with state or federal water quality laws and regulations.
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8. Select all of the areas where you have experience related to water laws and regulations.
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9. Indicate all of the following policies, regulations, guidelines, or statutes you have used in association with public land management.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
10. Select the one statement below that best reflects your experience analyzing the environmental impacts of proposed actions in order to prepare documentation in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
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11. Select the statement that best describes your ability to communicate technical information for oral presentations.
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12. I use computer models to make predictions on the following hydrologic variables. Select all that apply:
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
13. Select the statement that best describes your experience in preparing and presenting oral and written reports and formal briefings for upper management to communicate multiple use land management and planning issues of national and internal significance.
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14. Indicate your level of experience as it relates to working on an interdisciplinary team for land planning and environmental analysis.
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15. Indicate your level of experience as it pertains to the interpersonal communication skills that you routinely apply at work. Select all that apply.
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16. 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. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
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