USA Staffing

Position Title: Hydrologic Technician
Agency: Geological Survey
Announcement Number: USGS-RES-25-12564625-RG-SA Opens in new window
Open Period: Monday, October 21, 2024 to Friday, October 25, 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)

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.

A. Yes

B. No

3. When did you obtain (or when will you obtain) your latest degree or certificate (provide month/year in the space below)? (limit 100 characters)

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

A. Dover, DE

B. Baltimore, MD

C. Frostburg, MD

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-04: Choose one answer that best describes your experience and education.

A. I possess at least 6 months general experience and 6 months specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-03 level in the Federal Service. This experience provided me with a knowledge of hydrologic practices and procedures. My work was performed under general supervision and periodically spot checked for conformance with instructions.

B. I have completed 2 years of education above the high school level that included at least 12 semester hours in any combination of courses such as: Engineering, industrial technology, construction drafting, surveying, physical science, biology, or mathematics.

C. I possess a combination of post-high school education and specialized and/or general experience which equates to 100% of the qualification requirement.

D. My experience and/or education does not meet or exceed the requirements as described above.

2. GS-05: Choose one answer that best describes your experience and education.

A. I possess at least 1-year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-04 level as described in the qualifications section of the vacancy announcement.

B. I have completed a bachelor’s degree with (a) major study in an appropriate field of science (i.e., geology, chemistry, physics, geophysics, biology, ecology, math, soils, forestry, meteorology, hydrology, oceanography, physical science, atmospheric science), engineering, construction, or industrial technology or (b) at least 24 semester hours, in any combination of courses such as engineering, industrial technology, construction drafting, surveying, physical science, biology, or mathematics.

C. I possess a combination of post-high school education beyond the 2nd year (60 semester hours) as described, and specialized experience.

D. My experience or education does not meet or exceed the requirements as described.

3. Make surface water stream-discharge measurements using appropriate techniques, equipment, and protocols depending on field conditions or other unforeseen circumstances .

A. I have no education or experience in performing this task.