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Position Title: Student Trainee (Hydrology)
Agency: Geological Survey
Announcement Number: USGS-PATH-24-12290162-DE-AS Opens in new window
Open Period: Saturday, March 2, 2024 to Monday, March 11, 2024

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1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

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 currently a student who meets the eligibility requirements described below for a Pathways Career Intern appointment?

You must be a student accepted for enrollment or enrolled in a degree or certificate program on a full- or half-time basis as defined by the school (certificate program means post-secondary education, in a qualifying educational institution, equivalent to at least one academic year of full-time study that is part of an accredited college-level, technical, trade, vocational, or business school curriculum); and
Enrollment is with a qualifying educational institution such as a high school or state-approved homeschool; or 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; and
If currently enrolled, you must be in good academic standing maintaining a 2.0 grade point average on a cumulative basis; and
The duties of this position should be related to your academic or career goals; and
You must continue to meet these eligibility requirements throughout the duration of your appointment under the Pathways Internship Program.

A. Yes

B. No

3. I acknowledge that in order to receive consideration for this position, I must be able to physically report to the duty station location stated in this vacancy announcement and be available to work the schedule identified. Are you able to physically report to the duty station location identified in this vacancy announcement and work the schedule identified?

A. Yes

B. No

4. What is your anticipated graduation date (provide the month/year in the space below)? (limit 100 characters)

5. What is your academic major? (limit 250 characters)

6. From the list below, identify the educational institution in which you are enrolled or accepted for enrollment?

A. High School or State-Approved Home School

B. Technical or Vocational School

C. 2-Year College

D. 4-Year College or University

E. Graduate or Professional School

F. Post-secondary Home School Curriculum

G. None of the above

1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.

Please select the responses to the questions below that best describes your experience as it relates to this position.

1. GS-03: Choose one answer that best describes your experience and education.

A. I have at least 1 year of study above high school that included at least one course in subjects such as engineering, industrial technology, construction drafting, surveying, physical science, biology or mathematics

B. I have 6 months of general experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the work of the position, or (2) experience that provided a familiarity with the subject matter or processes of the broad subject area of the occupation.

C. I have a combination of undergraduate course work and experience which equates to 100% of the qualification requirement.

D. I do not meet any of the requirements as described above.

2. GS-04: Choose one answer that best describes your experience and education.

A. I possess at least 6 months general experience and 6 months specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-03 level in the Federal Service. This experience provided me with a knowledge of hydrologic practices and procedures. My work was performed under general supervision and periodically spot checked for conformance with instructions.

B. I have completed 2 years of education above the high school level that included at least 12 semester hours in any combination of courses such as: Engineering, industrial technology, construction drafting, surveying, physical science, biology, or mathematics.

C. I possess a combination of post-high school education and specialized and/or general experience which equates to 100% of the qualification requirement.

D. My experience and/or education does not meet or exceed the requirements as described above.

3. Operate common construction tools such as chain saws, welders, skill saws, cutting torches, drill presses, etc.

A. I have not had experience, education, or training in performing this task.

B. I have completed formal education or training in performing this task, but have not yet performed this task on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job under close supervision by a supervisor, manager or senior employee to ensure compliance with correct procedures.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job, independently and usually without review by a supervisor, manager or senior employee.

4. Install, maintain, and service sensing, recording, data logging, and communications equipment for purpose of measuring streamflow. (GS-4 only)

A. I have not had experience, education, or training in performing this task.

B. I have completed formal education or training in performing this task, but have not yet performed this task on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job under close supervision by a supervisor, manager or senior employee to ensure compliance with correct procedures.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job, independently and usually without review by a supervisor, manager or senior employee.

5. Operate and maintain data loggers, stage sensors, and water quality sensors. (GS-4 only)

A. I have not had experience, education, or training in performing this task.

B. I have completed formal education or training in performing this task, but have not yet performed this task on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job under close supervision by a supervisor, manager or senior employee to ensure compliance with correct procedures.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job, independently and usually without review by a supervisor, manager or senior employee.

6. Operate Campbell data loggers for field measurements. (GS-4 only)

A. I have not had experience, education, or training in performing this task.

B. I have completed formal education or training in performing this task, but have not yet performed this task on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job under close supervision by a supervisor, manager or senior employee to ensure compliance with correct procedures.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job, independently and usually without review by a supervisor, manager or senior employee.

7. Construct and disassemble hydrologic monitoring stations and supporting structures.

A. I have no education or experience in performing this task.

B. I have completed course work related to this task.

C. I have experience in performing this task but only in a classroom setting.

D. I have experience in performing this task in an actual work environment.

8. Proficient in use of Real Time Kinematic (RTK) satellite navigation GPS.

A. I have not had experience, education, or training in performing this task.

B. I have completed formal education or training in performing this task, but have not yet performed this task on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job under close supervision by a supervisor, manager or senior employee to ensure compliance with correct procedures.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job, independently and usually without review by a supervisor, manager or senior employee.

9. Run levels at gaging stations to establish/verify vertical datum.

A. I have not had experience, education, or training in performing this task.

B. I have completed formal education or training in performing this task, but have not yet performed this task on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job under close supervision by a supervisor, manager or senior employee to ensure compliance with correct procedures.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job, independently and usually without review by a supervisor, manager or senior employee.

10. Use acoustic velocity meters to perform discharge measurements in natural channels and canals. (GS-4 only)

A. I have not had experience, education, or training in performing this task.

B. I have completed formal education or training in performing this task, but have not yet performed this task on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job under close supervision by a supervisor, manager or senior employee to ensure compliance with correct procedures.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job, independently and usually without review by a supervisor, manager or senior employee.

11. Maintain crest-stage gages at remote locations.

A. I have not had experience, education, or training in performing this task.

B. I have completed formal education or training in performing this task, but have not yet performed this task on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job under close supervision by a supervisor, manager or senior employee to ensure compliance with correct procedures.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job, independently and usually without review by a supervisor, manager or senior employee.

12. Assure that all project data are stored in the appropriate database.

A. I have no education or experience in performing this task.

B. I have completed course work related to this task.

C. I have experience in performing this task but only in a classroom setting.

D. I have experience in performing this task in an actual work environment.

13. Perform data entry, editing, and retrieval tasks in the processing of hydrologic data.

A. I have no education or experience in performing this task.

B. I have completed course work related to this task.

C. I have experience in performing this task but only in a classroom setting.

D. I have experience in performing this task in an actual work environment.

14. Collect water-quality samples from streams and estuaries following specified guidelines. (GS-4 only)

A. I have no education or experience in performing this task.

B. I have completed course work related to this task.

C. I have experience in performing this task but only in a classroom setting.

D. I have experience in performing this task in an actual work environment.

15. Measure streamflow and calculate discharge as wadable streams using standard methods. (GS-4 only)

A. I have no education or experience in performing this task.

B. I have completed course work related to this task.

C. I have experience in performing this task but only in a classroom setting.

D. I have experience in performing this task in an actual work environment.

16. Are you able to work long days (i.e., greater than 10 hrs per day)?

A. Yes

B. No

17. Can you work in inclement weather conditions for extended periods of times?

A. Yes

B. No

18. Work independently.

A. I have no education or experience in performing this task.

B. I have completed course work related to this task.

C. I have experience in performing this task but only in a classroom setting.

D. I have experience in performing this task in an actual work environment.

19. Work as a member of a team.

A. I have no education or experience in performing this task.

B. I have completed course work related to this task.

C. I have experience in performing this task but only in a classroom setting.

D. I have experience in performing this task in an actual work environment.

20. Calibrate water-quality meters such as YSI or Hydro lab multiprobe sonders.

A. I have no education or experience in performing this task.

B. I have completed course work related to this task.

C. I have experience in performing this task but only in a classroom setting.

D. I have experience in performing this task in an actual work environment.

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

21. 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.

A. Yes

B. No

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