- Position Title
- Hydrologic Technician
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- PW-1548-SR-24-12480003-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, July 29, 2024 to Monday, August 5, 2024
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a United States Citizen?
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3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
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To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
4.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
Would you accept a temporary appointment?
A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score will be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you can lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions can affect your rating.
3.
Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (MUST include beginning and ending month/year e.g., 5/2019-10/2019 or 5/10/2019-10/20/2019), and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full-time). If part-time, the exact hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount of qualified specialized experience.
4.
To qualify based on education, you must submit a legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Transcripts do not need to be official, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.
If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Hydrologic Technician position. Your responses to this questionnaire, in conjunction with other portions of your completed application, will be evaluated to determine your qualifications. Please carefully follow all instructions before submitting your responses. You must select only ONE response for each item. Your ratings are subject to change if discrepancies exist between your responses and supporting documents.
1.
From the descriptions below, please select the response statement that best represents your highest level of experience or education to qualify for the Hydrologic Technician, GS-1316-05 grade level. Read all the responses before making your selection. If you do not meet the requirements of this question or leave this question blank, you will be rated ineligible. You may select only one response statement, which MUST be supported in your resume.
2.
From the descriptions below, please select the response statement that best represents your highest level of experience to qualify for the Hydrologic Technician, GS-1316-06 grade level. Read all the responses before making your selection. If you do not meet the requirements of this question or leave this question blank, you will be rated ineligible. You may select only one response statement, which MUST be supported in your resume.
For the questions below, please select from A through E to indicate the skill level that you possess for each task listed. The questions were developed based on the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies needed to perform the work of this position. Be sure to describe your experience that supports your answers to the questions below, in your resume or application materials. It is important that your application package submitted, including a resume or application form, clearly shows how you possess the experience and skills levels you claim in this questionnaire. Each of your responses must be clearly supported by your education, training, and/or specific work experience you describe in your application packet submitted for this position (application form or resume, transcripts, list and description of training completed and/or other items you submit). If not, your score will be lowered or you will be found not qualified. The information you provide will be verified. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for rating you ineligible, not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work.
Hydrology
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Conducts field monitoring and maintenance activities for ground and surface water data collection at creek and wetland sites following established protocols.
4.
Collects field water quality and hydrologic data using hand-held sensors and probes from a variety of manufacturers.
5.
Maintains, calibrates and troubleshoots hydrologic equipment and instrumentation as needed to ensure ongoing data collection and data quality.
6.
Surveys ground and water surface elevation using standard survey equipment as needed to determine station datums.
7.
Work in a laboratory setting to process and analyze water samples according to established national protocols for turbidity.
Information Management
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
8.
Uses specialized database and software packages to manage and manipulate large environmental datasets.
9.
Follows standard operating procedure to ensure data is reliable.
10.
Maintains clear and complete documentation of field and lab procedures, and equipment maintenance activities.
Technology Application
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
11.
Use spreadsheet software (such as Excel) to input, display, and summarize scientific or technical data or create graphic displays and extract scientific data.
12.
Follows standard protocols for hydrology and water quality data collection.
13.
Ensure hardcopy and digital data are appropriately organized, stored, and archived.
Research (GS-06 Only)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
14.
Perform quality assurance and quality control measures on large datasets, with high level of attention to detail.
15.
Takes clear and detailed field notes documenting specific actions taken, as well as observations on unique or unusual environmental and hydraulic conditions that may affect data.
16.
Trains volunteers and other technicians in field data collection.