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Position Title
Hydrologist
Agency
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Announcement Number
R8-24-12501758-LL-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, August 8, 2024 to Thursday, August 29, 2024
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position?

If yes, confirm:
• 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.
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3. 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:
• 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.
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4. Are you a U.S. citizen or national?

 
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Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Basic Education Requirement (limit characters)
For each question, choose the response that best describes your experience and training. Mark only one response for each question. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provided in your resume or application and information provided by your references. (limit characters)
1. Please select the letter that best describes how you meet the education requirements for this position.
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Minimum Qualifications GS-11 (limit characters)
2. Select the letter corresponding to the statement that most clearly and accurately describes how you qualify for a Hydrologist at the grade GS-11 level.
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Minimum Qualifications GS-12 (limit characters)
3. Select the letter corresponding to the statement that most clearly and accurately describes how you qualify for a Hydrologist at the grade GS-12 level.
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Knowledge of hydrologic and hydrogeologic sciences, methods and techniques and water management practices and procedures as well as broad and varied hydrologic study techniques. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
4. Review and study water or aquatic management problems, plans, or activities and provide recommendations to resolve.
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5. Provide technical advice on water/aquatic resource issues to assist in the development of long-range water management plans, land and resource management or restoration plans, or local or regional conservation strategies.
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6. Collect, interpret, analyze and/or evaluate hydrologic data that involves planning, executing, and reporting on hydrologic studies and may involve modifying established hydrology techniques or procedures to meet project objectives.
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7. Work on projects where results of some studies fulfill environmental analysis and disclosure of the proposed impacts as required by regulatory agencies.
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8. Conducts review and evaluation of multi-basin or multi-aquifer investigations, that may involve water quantity and quality numerical modeling, to ensure adherence to management-based water resource plans or policies.
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Knowledge of related fields such as hydraulics, engineering, geology, geochemistry, biology, or soil sciences sufficient to incorporate considerations from these disciplines in the review and study of water management problems, plans, and activities. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
9. Develop or implement innovative techniques to address unique hydrologic questions and complex interdisciplinary resource-management problems.
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10. Serves as a project member or leader for complete hydrologic or hydrogeologic investigations by conducting and reporting on interpretive studies.
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11. Works on complex or controversial water issues whose solutions require a proven understanding of hydrology or hydrogeology, and one or more related disciplines such as geology, ecology, geochemistry, and the complexities of ground or surface water flow.
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12. Develop monitoring or mitigation measures to facilitate adaptive management, ensure project impacts are minimized.,
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Knowledge of applicable Federal statues, State, local and municipal laws related to ground and surface water, water quality, and water availability. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
13. Apply water resource or environmental laws to issues affecting aquatic habitat management and restoration.
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14. Provide technical data and professional advice to resources managers that are used in, or could potentially be used in, future administrative hearings or Congressional inquiries.
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15. Work with federal, state, local and/or tribal land managers or agencies to ensure water/aquatic resource management practices are consistent with applicable laws and procedural guidance, such as the Clean Water Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, Federal Land Management Policy Act, National Environmental Policy Act, Endangered Species Act, state laws, various regional, state, federal, and/or local policies and procedural guidance.
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16. Provide guidance on compliance and/or water rights issues to various organizations, landowners, the public, universities, etc.
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Skill in applying management and administrative principles to direct, plan, perform, and coordinate comprehensive water-resource investigations and projects. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
17. Serve as principal contact with cooperating agencies in the identification, design, planning, and conduct of water- resources investigations.
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18. Prepare project proposals or develop work plans and protocols which include consideration of all available information from various sources.
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19. Oversee, administer, plan or perform investigations that serve as authoritative references for managers and often are the basis for resources decisions having significant impact on the environment.
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20. Develop contracts and define scopes of work for the development of hydrologic or hydrogeologic studies, aquatic resource questions, or data collection and management.
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21. Select the response that reflects your experience in managing and administering water resources projects. (Please select all that apply).
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Ability to effectively collaborate with a diverse group of people both internally and externally and communicate scientific data in various formats to both technical and non-technical partners and coworkers. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
22. Work effectively with team members of diverse backgrounds, experience levels, and personality traits to foster cooperation and collaboration.
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23. Work with a multi-disciplinary team fostering cooperation and collaboration to design, develop, and utilize applications for natural resource conservation projects.
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24. Lead or assist in the development and presentation of briefings to supervisors, Regional leadership, Regional solicitors, etc., in a clear and understandable way.
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25. 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 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 me not being considered for this position. (limit characters)