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Position Title
Hydrologic Technician
Agency
Geological Survey
Announcement Number
USGS-PATH-23-12216366-RG-SA Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, December 18, 2023 to Friday, December 22, 2023
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
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. (limit characters)
2. Are you a recent graduate who meets the eligibility requirements described below for a Pathways Recent Graduate appointment?
  • You must be a recent graduate who has completed, within the previous two years, an associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution such as an accredited technical or vocational school; a 2- or 4-year college or university; a graduate or professional school (e.g., law school, medical school); or a post-secondary home school curriculum.  NOTE: Certificate program is defined as post-secondary education in a qualifying educational institution equal to at least one academic year of full-time study that's part of an accredited college-level, technical, trade, vocational, or business school curriculum. *OR*
  • Veterans who were precluded from applying due to their military service obligation begin their 2-year eligibility period upon release or discharge from active duty; however, eligibility for these veterans cannot exceed 6 years from the date on which the degree or certificate was obtained.  The date of release or discharge from active duty should be later than the date the degree or certificate was obtained. *OR*
  • I am currently enrolled in a qualifying degree program as described above AND expect to complete my degree requirements no later than June 1, 2024.  Note:  If you do not complete your degree requirements by June 1, 2024, you will be ineligible for consideration under this program.
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3. When did you obtain your latest degree or certificate (provide month/year in the space below)? (limit 100 characters)
4. When will you obtain your degree or certificate (provide month/year in the space below)? (limit characters)
Preferences
1. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Please select the responses to the questions below that best describes your experience as it relates to this position. (limit characters)
1. GS-05: Choose one answer that best describes your experience and education.
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2. Make surface water stream-discharge measurements using appropriate techniques, equipment, and protocols depending on field conditions or other unforeseen circumstances.
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3. Measure water levels in wells.
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4. Collect chemical, biological and bacteria samples in lakes, streams, or wells.
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5. Measure field water quality parameters such as pH, water temperature, specific conductance, dissolved oxygen and turbidity using in-situ multiparameter water quality data sonde.
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6. Prepare plots, drafts, or sketches from surveying field notes.
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7. Test and troubleshoot hydrologic instrumentation in the field or office.
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8. Retrieve data from data loggers, download data to a computer database, and ensure data integrity and quality.
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9. Calibrate water quality meters and analytical equipment.
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10. Use of computers for data collection and documentation of records.
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11. Verify accuracy of hydrologic data summaries by applying standard quality-assurance techniques.
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12. Write descriptions of data-collection sites.
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13. Perform data entry, editing, and retrieval tasks in the processing of hydrologic dating using ADAPS, QWDATA, GWSI or other hydrologic databases.
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14. Compute and check surface water or water quality records from field data.
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15. Compute and check ground water records.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
16. 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.
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