- Position Title
- Hydrologic Technician
- Agency
- Geological Survey
- Announcement Number
- USGS-PATH-24-12518475-RG-DA Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, September 25, 2024 to Tuesday, October 8, 2024
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
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.
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. *OR*
- I am currently enrolled in a qualifying degree program as described above AND expect to complete my degree requirements no later than the date stated in the vacancy announcement under Eligibility Requirements. Note: If you do not complete your degree requirements by the date stated in the vacancy announcement, you will be ineligible for consideration under this program.
3.
I acknowledge that in order to receive consideration for this position, I must be able to physically report to the duty station location stated in this vacancy announcement and be available to work the schedule identified. Are you able to physically report to the duty station location identified in this vacancy announcement and work the schedule identified?
4.
What is your anticipated graduation date (provide the month/year in the space below)?
(limit 100 characters)
5.
What is your academic major?
(limit 250 characters)
6.
From the list below, identify the educational institution in which you are enrolled or accepted for enrollment?
7.
When did you obtain (or when will you obtain) your latest degree or certificate (provide month/year in the space below)?
(limit 100 characters)
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
Please select the responses to the questions below that best describes your experience as it relates to this position.
1.
GS-05: Choose one answer that best describes your experience and education.
2.
GS-06: Choose one answer that best describes your experience and education.
3.
GS-07: Choose one answer that best describes your experience and education.
4.
Make a discharge measurement in a river or stream using the conventional current-meter method.
5.
Retrieve data from data loggers, download data to a computer (PC) database, and insure data integrity and quality.
6.
Perform routine inspections at streamflow gaging stations.
7.
Do you possess a current Wilderness First Aid and/or a current Wilderness First Responder certification?
8.
Measure and record water levels in groundwater wells.
9.
Measure field water quality parameters (such as pH, water temperature, specific conductance, and dissolved oxygen concentration) in lakes, streams, and/or wells.
10.
Operate, maintain, and process data from hydroacoustic equipment such as Acoustic Doppler current Profilers (ADCPs) for collection of discharge measurements in natural channels. (GS-7 only)
11.
Make a wading surface water discharge measurement using the midsection method with a flow velocity meter.
12.
Install, program, and troubleshoot Data Collection Platforms (DCPs) such as Design Analysis or Satlink instruments for transmission of time-series data. (GS-6 only)
13.
Compute and analyze streamflow data using Aquarius.
14.
Operate and maintain crest-stage gages.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
15.
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.