- Position Title
- Hydrologist
- Agency
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Announcement Number
- NWS-WR-24-12498356 DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, August 6, 2024 to Tuesday, August 20, 2024
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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.
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 meeting the Individual Occupational Requirement for the Hydrology series, 1315.
2.
Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Lead Hydrologist at the GS-13 pay band or equivalent grade level in the Federal service.
3.
Utilizing principles, processes, and techniques of operational hydrology to lead daily routine forecast operations.
4.
Accounting for water diversion and river management on the downstream environment in the hydrologic modeling system.
5.
Using statistical analysis for hydrologic data such as flood frequency analysis, geo-statistical analysis, regional analysis, or time-series analysis.
6.
Developing forecast-based decision support services during potentially hazardous weather and/or flooding events.
7.
Using computer-based modeling technology in regards to meteorological and hydrologic forecast operations.
8.
Calibrating and implementing hydrologic or hydraulic modeling systems using hydrologic or hydraulic expertise for new forecast points.
9.
Conducting weather and water condition monitoring involving real-time monitoring of hydrometeorological data.
10.
Analyzing observed real-time data to adjust state variables in models to improve future runoff and river simulations.
11.
Utilizing state-of-the-art hydro-meteorological automated data systems to prepare forecasts.
12.
Analyzing incoming real-time hydrologic data for consistency and processing it into an on-site operational hydrologic modeling system.
13.
Using hydrologic forecast process and techniques to predict river levels.
14.
Maintaining frequent consultation and coordination with stakeholders to ensure the effectiveness of a hydrological forecast program.
15.
Advising forecasters and interns on daily forecast operations.
16.
Providing on the job training on daily forecast operations and long-range forecast operations to forecasters and interns.
17.
Utilizing in-depth expertise to train and assist with procedure development projects.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
18.
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.