- Position Title
- Hydrologist
- Agency
- Forest Service
- Announcement Number
- 24-R10QTR1-1315-09-11-DP Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, November 27, 2023 to Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current USDA employee who meets the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee, in which received official notice that your job is no longer needed or that you will lose your job by Reduction-in-Force (RIF)? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
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• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than USDA? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
4.
Have you registered for reemployment consideration AND meet one of the below:
• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating?
OR
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating?
OR
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
Are you a current or former Political appointee, Presidential appointee, and/or non-career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointee?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in this Hydrologist, GS-1315-09/11 position with the USDA Forest Service. 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.
This section will be used to determine if you possess the education and experience needed to qualify for this position. Transcripts are required to verify education.
Basic requirement for 1315 series.
1.
From the statements below, select the response that best describes your education and/or experience as it pertains to meeting the basic requirement for this position. Please select only one response.
2.
The Course Title and Course Number that are documented on my transcript for the required 6 semester hours of calculus, including both differential and integral, are:
3.
The Course Title and Course Number that are documented on my transcript for the required 6 semester hours of physics are:
Specialized Qualifications
4.
From the statements below, select the response that best describes your education and/or experience as it pertains to meeting the basic requirement for the Hydrologist, GS-1315-09 position. Please select only one response.
5.
From the statements below, select the response that best describes your education and/or experience as it pertains to meeting the basic requirement for the Hydrologist, GS-1315-11 position. Please select only one response.
For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Please select only one letter for each item.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
6.
Participate in hydrologic and soil productivity investigations and studies required for planning and design of multi-purpose projects.
7.
Compile information from investigations and studies into long range prescriptions or plans for watershed management and/or water yield improvement.
8.
Evaluate completed watershed rehabilitation projects to determine their effectiveness.
9.
Assist in the development of land management planning related to hydrological evaluation.
10.
Prepare hydrological management prescriptions to protect and enhance water resource.
11.
Evaluate impacts of land management in correlation with water resources.
12.
Assess water resources to aid in identifying goals, issues, and/or concerns related to water resource management.
13.
Consult with other resource specialists in assessing the impacts of proposed programs and projects on watershed values.
14.
Exchange technical and operational information with other hydrologists, specialist, special interest groups and/or the general public.
15.
Provide professional hydrologic input into the development of the unit's plan.
16.
Participate with higher level project hydrologists to develop project proposals or descriptions.
17.
Report on assigned parts of hydrologic interpretive studies.
18.
A Analyze data to determine hydrologic and sediment transport characteristics including quantity, quality, and distribution over time and area.
19.
Interpret the findings from studies in terms of scientific significance.
20.
Analyze cooperative watershed projects authorized under public law.
21.
Analyze hydrologic data relating to one or more of the three disciplinary fields (groundwater, surface water, and water quality).
22.
Apply conventional methods to analyze water samples.
23.
Independently studies water resources data needed to support the unit's position during negotiations and litigation.
24.
Develop reports from studies that reflect technical adequacy, fulfillment of objectives, and compliance with policy.
25.
Serve as a project leader for watershed rehabilitation projects.
26.
Assist in the preparation of discovery requests including responding to interrogatories, admissions, and document productions.
27.
Collect hydrologic data to identify correlating factors that may affect information presented.
28.
Conduct water resource inventories to assist in land management planning procedures.
29.
Prepare environmental analysis reports for restoration projects being considered for implementation.
30.
Prepare implementation plans for water resource improvement projects.
31.
Plan the work to be accomplished by assigning work to employees and establishing production or quality standards for the unit's work.
32.
Establish and communicate guidelines and performance requirements to employees including conducting formal performance reviews and identifying developmental and training needs of employees.
33.
Perform administrative and human resources management functions for the unit such as providing advice, counsel, or instruction on both administrative and work matters.
34.
Promote an inclusive work environment that is free from all types of discrimination.
35.
Demonstrate a commitment to fostering and promoting an equitable, inclusive, and safe work environment.
36.
Please select the statement(s) that reflect your educational achievement(s). Transcripts, certificates, or other appropriate documentation must be included with this application to verify GPA, coursework, and degree.
37.
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. Submitting false information or attempts to falsify information may be grounds for disqualifying you or for terminating you after you have been hired. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.