- Position Title
- Physical Scientist
- Agency
- Geological Survey
- Announcement Number
- USGS-DEN-24-12235069-DE-KTA Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, February 6, 2024 to Monday, February 26, 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-1301: Choose the one answer that best describes your education and experience as it pertains to the mandatory basic requirements for Physical Scientists.
2.
GS-07: 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 that best describes your education and/or experience.
3.
Create spatially registered datasets to organize or convey information pertaining to the interpretation of hydrologic data.
4.
Use ArcGIS to visualize and interpret complex hydrologic and geologic data sets.
5.
Use GIS and geodatabase applications, design and conduct geospatial data analyses, integration, and mapping for complex multidisciplinary geoscientific investigations. (GS-07)
6.
Write computer code using scripting languages (such as PERL, PYTHON, C, C++) for processing large datasets.
7.
Apply spreadsheet, database, graphics, visualization, and statistical applications to display and analyze complex datasets. (GS-07)
8.
Work in field settings obtaining water quality samples from surface- and/or ground-water.
9.
Apply knowledge of geologic and hydrologic principles in the planning and implementation of ground-water data collection.
10.
Plan and carry out collection of measurements in the field, with an emphasis on data for geophysical applications.
11.
Utilize a working knowledge of ground-water data collection methods and the instruments and equipment used to collect and analyze these data. (GS-07)
12.
Collect hydrologic data for scientific studies including surface-water hydraulics, stream geomorphology, ground-water, water-quality, and sediment.
13.
Plan and conduct hydrologic studies focusing on the surface-water, ground-water, and/or geochemistry quality of watersheds.
14.
Compile, edit, and maintain ground-water use data in GIS data sets.
15.
Conduct ground-water/surface-water interaction studies. (GS-07)
16.
Integrate knowledge of hydrologic principles with GIS technologies, digital modeling, or remote sensing for hydrogeologic resources assessment studies. (GS-07)
17.
Apply GIS tools and techniques to water availability and water use investigations.
18.
Perform statistical modeling of hydrologic systems. (GS-07)
19.
Conduct quality assurance checks on databases.
20.
Create tables, maps, and reports from GIS and statistical databases.
21.
Develop and apply spatial data utilizing GIS software.
22.
Apply statistical analysis techniques to the analysis and interpretation of hydrologic investigations. (GS-07)
23.
Present scientific results in a clear, concise, and logical fashion in written reports and scientific papers.
24.
Present work accomplishments in a clear, concise, and logical fashion in written reports, and orally at meetings and public forums.
25.
Writes technical abstracts to external professional scientific audiences. (GS-07)
26.
Work with a wide range of senior and junior scientists and managers to synthesize complex sets of scientific data, as well as preparing reports and presentations. (GS-07)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
27.
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.