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Position Title
Hydrology Technician
Agency
Bureau of Land Management
Announcement Number
NV-DEU-24-12435440-KP Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, June 7, 2024 to Monday, June 24, 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? (limit characters)
2. Career Transition Assistance Plan:  Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?
  • I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced or surplused from the Department of the Interior; AND
  • I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND
  • I am applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which I have been or will be separated; AND
  • My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
In order to receive consideration, you must submit documentation showing proof of eligibility.  All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.   
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3. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan: Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?
  • I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the Department of the Interior; AND
  • I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND
  • I am currently in a position at the same grade level or higher than the position being announced; AND
  • My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
In order to receive consideration, you must submit documentation showing proof of eligibility.  All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement. 
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Assessment 1
YOUR RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWERS YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. IF NOT, YOU WILL BE FOUND NOT QUALIFIED OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED. From the descriptions below, select response that best describes how your background meets the qualification requirements for a Hydrology Technician, GS-1316-07 position. Read all responses before making your selection. Some questions allow for multiple answers, so mark those that apply. If you leave a question blank you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these requirements, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position. (limit characters)
1. Minimum Qualifications Requirement. I qualify for the GS-07 grade level because:
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2. I have a current, valid state driver's license.
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3. I understand that additional selections may be made from this vacancy, within the same geographical area, by other bureaus from within the DOI, through shared recruiting activities, and my application may be shown to multiple hiring offices. Additional selections for similar positions across the entire Department of the Interior within the local commuting area(s) identified in this vacancy announcement may be made. By applying, I agree to have my application shared with any interested selecting official(s) within the DOI. There is no option to opt-out as my information will not be shared with other hiring agencies outside of the DOI.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
4. Select the statement that best describes your experience determining water quality by measuring pH, electrical conductivity, dissolved oxygen, and bacteria.
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5. Select the statement that best describes your experience testing water for E. coli and other contaminants.
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6. Select the statement that best describes your experience conducting field examinations to accurately locate and quantify water sources.
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7. Select the statement that best describes your experience maintaining groundwater level recorders, water sampling devices, stream flow meters and data loggers.
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8. Select the statement that best describes your experience inventorying various water sources for the purposes of identifying and protecting Federal Water Rights.
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9. Select the statement that best describes your experience researching water right claims and applying Federal and State water rights law.
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10. Select the statement that best describes your experience configuring data into water inventory systems.
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11. Select the statement that best describes your experience providing support for restoration and monitoring projects.
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12. Select the statement that best describes your experience providing hydrology technical assistance to resource area specialists and/or field crews.
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13. Select the statement that best describes your experience operating and/or maintaining GIS and GPS systems.
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14. Select the statement that best describes your ability to utilize soil taxonomy and/or soil mapping techniques to prepare accurate soil maps.
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15. Select the statement that best describes your ability to utilize records, maps, topographic quadrangles, and aerial photos to complete field quantification of water project data.
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16. Select the statement that best describes your experience preparing written reports pertaining to hydrology.
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17. Select the statement that best describes your experience preparing briefing documents.
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18. Select the statement that best describes your experience preparing technical documents for review by higher authority.
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19. Select the statement that best describes your ability to effectively communicate both written and orally.
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20. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
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