- Position Title
- Hydrologic Technician
- Agency
- Geological Survey
- Announcement Number
- USGS-RES-24-12529562-DE-DW Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, October 10, 2024 to Thursday, October 24, 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 current Department of the Interior 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 the Interior) 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.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
Would you accept a term appointment?
Assessment 1
Please select the responses to the questions below that best describes your experience as it relates to this position.
1.
GS-06: Choose one answer that best describes your experience and education.
2.
GS-07: Choose one answer that best describes your experience and education.
3.
GS-08: Choose one answer that best describes your experience and education.
4.
Utilize GPS surveying equipment.
5.
Apply broad and intensive knowledge of hydrologic concepts and skills in planning complex operations.
6.
Estimate values for periods of missing discharge records and non-routine flow, such as tidal, backwater or ice periods by comparing records and correcting inconsistencies in the data.
7.
Collect surface water measurements during flood conditions utilizing standard current meter and weights or ADCP equipment form bridges and cableways. GS8 ONLY
8.
Make surface-water discharge measurements under ice cover using a vertical-axis or acoustic Doppler meter. GS8 ONLY
9.
Flag and surveying of high-water marks for an indirect measurement of streamflow. GS7 ONLY
10.
Measure water quality parameters in the field.
11.
Compute and check ground-water records from field data.
12.
Collect surface water measurements during flood conditions utilizing standard current meter and weights or ADCP equipment form bridges and cableways.
13.
Install, troubleshoot, and maintain hydroacoustic velocity meters such as SonTek Argonauts and RDI Channel Masters. GS7 ONLY
14.
Use satellite, telephone, and line of sight radio communications systems to relay hydrologic data for real time applications.
15.
Test and troubleshoot hydrologic instrumentation in the field or office.
16.
Have you taken formal training on streamflow measurements using Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers (ADCPs)? GS8 ONLY
17.
Collect water-quality samples using water-quality sampling equipment such as WBH96, DH95, D96. GS8 ONLY
18.
Retrieve and download hydrologic data from data loggers, ensuring data integrity and quality.
19.
Use the index velocity method to compute discharge from Acoustic Doppler Velocity Meters. GS7 ONLY
20.
Operate, maintain, and process data from hydroacoustic equipment such as Acoustic Doppler current Profilers (ADCPs) for collection of discharge measurements in natural channels.
21.
Write and review analyses describing procedures used to compile and compute hydrologic records.
22.
Instruct others in methods of hydrologic record computation, checking and review. GS7 ONLY
23.
Utilize ADAPS, QWDATA, and/or GWSI (or equivalent automatic data processing system), to check the quality of records of surface water elevation; evaluate any discrepancies in the water level data, and associated well construction, location, and vertical datum records; apply necessary corrections; and prepare final records for publication. GS8 ONLY
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
24.
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.