USA Staffing

Position Title: Hydrologist
Agency: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Announcement Number: NWS OWP-24-12497131-DE Opens in new window
Open Period: Thursday, August 15, 2024 to Thursday, August 29, 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)

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.

A. Yes

B. No

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.

A. Yes

B. No

1. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.

A. Tuscaloosa, AL

B. Silver Spring, MD

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

1. I meet the Individual Occupational Requirement for the 1315 Hydrology Series because I have:

A. Degree in physical or natural science, or engineering that included at least 30 semester hours in any combination of courses in hydrology, the physical sciences, geophysics, chemistry, engineering science, soils, mathematics, aquatic biology, atmospheric science, meteorology, geology, oceanography, or the management or conservation of water resources. The course work must have included at least 6 semester hours in calculus (including both differential and integral calculus), and at least 6 semester hours in physics. Calculus and physics, as described above, are requirements for all grade levels.

B. Combination of education and experience -- course work as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

C. I do not meet the Individual Occupational Requirement for the 1315 Hydrology Series.

2. In addition to meeting the Individual Occupational Requirement select the statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Hydrologist, GS-1315-14 in the Federal service.

A. I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service which includes: Developing the design of evaluations for hydrologic systems and operational implementations; Collaborating with customers or partners on hydrologic forecast products and services.

B. I do not meet any of the requirement as described above.

3. Select the one statement that best describes your experience in the field of hydrology?

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

B. I have had education or training in how to perform this task but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

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

E. I am considered an expert in performing this task. I have supervised performance of this task or am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist or train them in doing this task because of my expertise.

4. Select the one statement that best describes your experience with the principles, processes, and techniques of operational hydrology?

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

B. I have had education or training in how to perform this task but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

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

5. Select the one statement that best describes your experience developing and implementing policies and procedures to guide the execution of evaluation services.

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

B. I have had education or training in how to perform this task but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

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

6. Select the one statement that best describes your experience with ensuring integrated implementation and operational support for hydrologic technologies such as hydrologic modeling systems?

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

B. I have had education or training in how to perform this task but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

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

7. Select the one statement that best describes your experience representing organizations on professional committees.

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

B. I have had education or training in how to perform this task but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

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

8. Select the one statement that best describes your experience integrating important and complex programs for the development of plans, projects, policies, or procedures.

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

B. I have had education or training in how to perform this task but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

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

9. Select the one statement that best describes your experience monitoring and reporting the progress and status of project activities to upper management.

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

B. I have had education or training in how to perform this task but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

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

10. Select all items that describe your experience supporting management activities.

A. Participate in interview and selection process for vacant positions.

B. Evaluate performance of team members.

C. Identify training needs.

D. Recommend awards, promotions, or certification of employees.

E. Administer leave requests.

F. None of the above

11. Describe your experience reviewing work for consistency and furnishing technical advice.

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

B. I have had 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 with close supervision from a supervisor or senior employee.

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

E. I have supervised performance of this task and/or I have trained others in performance and/or am normally consulted as an expert for assistance in performing this task.

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

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.

A. Yes

B. No

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