- Position Title
- Hydrologist
- Agency
- Geological Survey
- Announcement Number
- USGS-RES-24-12214147-DE-AKS Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, January 19, 2024 to Thursday, February 1, 2024
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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 current Department of the Interior 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 the Interior) 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 location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
3.
Would you accept a term appointment?
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.
GS-09: In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements, you must have professional experience, graduate education, or a combination of professional experience and graduate education. Select the one response below that best describes your education and/or experience.
3.
GS-11: In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements, you must have professional experience, graduate education, or a combination of professional experience and graduate education. Select the one response below that best describes your education and/or experience.
4.
Manage and lead fieldwork, personnel and budgetary components of a hydrologic studies project. (For GS-11)
5.
Work cooperatively, effectively, and cordially with key officials, scientists, managers, and technical personnel to achieve goals and carry out responsibilities.
6.
Plan appropriate instrumentation schemes and techniques for the collection of hydrologic data.
7.
Use knowledge of other scientific disciplines, such as climatology, geology, soil science and biology, to improve the understanding of surface-water quality in watersheds.
8.
Apply theories, principles, and techniques of water quality to analyze and describe ground water and/or surface water quality conditions.
9.
Draw scientifically sound conclusions from the interpretation of hydrologic and geochemical data.
10.
Collect hydrologic data for scientific studies including surface-water hydrology and water-quality.
11.
Collect and analyze chemical analytical data, determining reasons for data anomalies and correlating factors that affect the information presented.
12.
Deploy, calibrate, maintain, download data, and recover instrumentation in a field setting.
13.
Apply spreadsheet, database, graphics, visualization, and statistical applications to display and analyze complex datasets.
14.
Use Geographic Information Systems for the analysis of information and data.
15.
Apply statistical software, such as MATLAB, SAS, or R, to interpret water-quality and hydrologic data.
16.
Analyze land use and geomorphic data to evaluate effects of natural and human-induced changes on watershed/river responses and water quality.
17.
Write text that clearly and logically presents scientific findings, interpretations, and conclusions of interpretive hydrologic studies.
18.
Use written and oral communication skills to communicate effectively with scientists/researchers, partners, and the general public.
19.
Write reports or articles for scientific journals and give presentations at scientific conferences.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
20.
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.