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Position Title
Hydrologic Technician
Agency
Geological Survey
Announcement Number
USGS-PATH-24-12461479-RG-MW Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, July 9, 2024 to Wednesday, July 17, 2024
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Eligibilities
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. (limit characters)
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a recent graduate who meets the eligibility requirements described below for a Pathways Recent Graduate appointment?
  • You must be a recent graduate who has completed, within the previous two years, an associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution such as an 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.  NOTE: Certificate program is defined as post-secondary education in a qualifying educational institution equal to at least one academic year of full-time study that's part of an accredited college-level, technical, trade, vocational, or business school curriculum. *OR*
  • Veterans who were precluded from applying due to their military service obligation begin their 2-year eligibility period upon release or discharge from active duty; however, eligibility for these veterans cannot exceed 6 years from the date on which the degree or certificate was obtained.  The date of release or discharge from active duty should be later than the date the degree or certificate was obtained. 
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3. When did you obtain (or when will you obtain) your latest degree or certificate (provide month/year in the space below)? (limit 100 characters)
Assessment 1
Please select the responses to the questions below that best describes your experience as it relates to this position. (limit characters)
1. GS-05: Choose one answer that best describes your experience and education.
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2. Assist technicians in field preparation.
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3. Make a wading surface-water discharge measurement using the midsection method with a flow velocity meter.
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4. Use a variety of hydroacoustic techniques and instrumentation including Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers (ADCP) to measure discharge in streams, rivers, and other hydrologic environments.
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5. Operate common construction tools such as chain saws, welders, skill saws, cutting torches, drill presses, etc.
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6. Schedule hydrologic data collection activities, applying accepted standards for the collection and compilation of data.
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7. Assist in establishing vertical and horizontal datum using equipment such as optical or laser leveling devices.
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8. Perform data entry, editing, and retrieval tasks in the processing of hydrologic data.
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9. Calibrate water-quality meters and analytical equipment.
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10. Measure field water-quality parameters such as pH, water temperature, specific conductance, and dissolved oxygen concentration in lakes, streams, and/or wells.
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11. Measure water quantity and/or water quality field parameters.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
12. 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.
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