- Position Title
- Hydrologist
- Agency
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Announcement Number
- NWS WR OR-24-12292434-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, January 31, 2024 to Wednesday, February 14, 2024
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current Department of Commerce 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 Commerce) 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 lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
Please select the responses to the questions below that best describes your experience as it relates to this position.
1.
Select the one statement that best describes how you meet the Individual Occupational Requirement for the 1315 Hydrology series.
2.
Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Hydrologist at the GS-07 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service. All education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.
3.
Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Hydrologist at the GS-09 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service. The education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. You must provide a copy of your transcripts.
4.
Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Hydrologist at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service. The education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.
5.
Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Hydrologist at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service.
6.
Perform Hydrological activities such as climatology, geomorphology, groundwater hydrology, hydraulics, water quality, water resource management, or groundwater/surface water interactions.
7.
Demonstrate the principles, processes, and techniques of hydrology.
8.
Utilize hydrologic or hydraulic modeling systems for forecasting or studies.
9.
Develop precipitation estimates for use in hydrologic modeling.
10.
Perform statistical analysis of data.
11.
Communicating water resource information using established techniques.
12.
Direct or manage the organization or assimilation of hydrologic datasets.
13.
Perform river forecast operations to support impact-based decision-making.
14.
Maintain or interact with databases used to support hydrologic activities.
15.
Prepare reports and presentations.
16.
Develop or utilize computer software applications to analyze and process hydrologic data.
17.
Determine stakeholder needs or feedback and coordinate appropriate action.
18.
Use computer modeling techniques to complete hydrological studies.
19.
Perform activities related to hydrologic extremes such as flooding or drought.
20.
Analyze environmental data (e.g. reservoir and lake storage, ground water levels, rainfall, snow, water quality, etc.) using established techniques.
21.
What best describes your experience in the development of precipitation or temperature estimates for use in hydrologic modeling?
22.
Deliver presentations on technical material to peers or other experts.
23.
Participate in the development and/or enhancement of hydrologic models or procedures.
24.
Provide leadership in supplying hydrologic information to stakeholders.
25.
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.