- Position Title
- Hydrologist
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- IM-1541-GRCA-25-12567618-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, October 11, 2024 to Friday, October 25, 2024
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
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Are you a United States Citizen?
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3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
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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.
- 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.
4.
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:
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.
- 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.
Preferences
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Would you accept a term appointment?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Archeologist, GS-0193-09 position at Grand Canyon National Park. Please answer all questions on this assessment questionnaire. THE RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWER YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. IF NOT, YOU WILL FOUND TO BE NOT QUALIFIED OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED.
Basic Requirements for Hydrologist, GS-1315 Series
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This position has basic requirements required by the Office of Personnel Management. Candidates who do not meet this requirement by close of this announcement will receive no further consideration for this position. It is recommended to upload any and all transcripts you have to justify this requirement (under grad, grad, etc). Applicants must meet one of the following before the close of the announcement.
Minimum Qualifications for Hydrologist, GS-1315-09
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In addition to meeting the Basic Education Requirement, to qualify for this position at the GS-09 grade level, you must possess one of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement. Read all responses before making your selection.
Hydrology - Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and methods related to the magnitude, distribution, and quality of water resources including watershed management, climatology, geomorphology, groundwater hydrology, water quality, water resource management, and groundwater/surface water interactions.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Knowledge of the basic principles of hydrology, geology and geomorphology.
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Substantial practical and technical knowledge of the methods, procedures, and techniques of the field of hydrology, including hydrologic data collection and sampling.
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Develops and interprets spring and stream hydrographs, ratings curves, water budgets, recharge areas, climate impacts on natural water systems, and other hydrologic analyses.
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Possesses extensive backcountry travel skills, including off-trail route finding in extreme topographic and weather environments, ascending and descending with ropes, caving skills and etiquette, and swiftwater or packrafting skills to access remote research locations in the field.
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Experienced in hydrologic studies in cave and karst terrains and the interactions between ground and surface water in those environments.
Project Management - Applies principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, monitoring, evaluating, and managing projects and resources, including technical performance.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Develops, coordinates, manages, and oversees Hydrology projects and field work planning from inception to completion, with a broad range of internal staff and external partners, on schedule and within budget.
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Develops and maintains Hydrology protocols (SOPs) for field data collection and overall data management.
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Effectively manages multiple projects with changing and/or competing priorities and deadlines.
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Ensures a safe work environment and policies for self, staff, interns, volunteers, and collaborators.
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Performs project administrative duties, including budgeting, work planning, regulatory compliance, fundraising, travel, and scheduling.
Interpersonal Skills - Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, cooperation, concern, and politeness to others; relates well to different people from varied backgrounds and different situations.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Maintains cooperative, productive relationships with team members, other NPS staff, partner organizations, and collaborators.
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Communicates and coordinates with other staff, orally and in writing, within and outside the immediate work unit, regarding ongoing work, including field work, other inventory and monitoring projects, related resource studies, and public outreach.
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Works well with others, models inclusion, collaboration, and respect for other ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives, values all members of a team, and is open to self-reflection.
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Assists with training, onboarding, and mentoring of park staff, interns, volunteers, and other partners.
Manages and Organizes Information - Identifies a need; gathers, organizes, and maintains information; determines its importance and accuracy, and communicates it by a variety of methods.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Skilled in computer operating systems (Windows 10 or 11) and software application packages, including word processing, spreadsheet, email, and database management.
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Knowledge of scientific data acquisition and analysis standards, methods, and recording techniques to efficiently manage the collection and summation of data and accomplish data analysis in a way that is highly credible and meets scientifically acceptable standards.
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Performs data entry and carries out quality control checks on data collected and entered by others.
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Uses computer software, e.g., ArcGIS, R, Aquarius, and others to manage and maintain databases, create maps, visualize trends, model and simulate conditions, and evaluate scenarios.
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Determines, documents, and communicates the significance of scientific findings.
Research - Knowledge of the scientific principles, methods, and processes used to conduct a systematic and objective inquiry; including study design, collection, analysis, and interpretation of data; and the reporting of results.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Checks and reduces data to be used for computer modeling and statistical analysis. Recognizes gaps or inconsistencies in the information; evaluates and compares previous records to develop the necessary changes to correct problems. Conducts complex modeling, statistical analyses, etc.
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Makes oral presentations that are well designed, informative, and clearly convey the intended message.
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Oral and written skills to communicate effectively with people having a wide range of understanding of hydrology, including scientists and non-scientists, in order to participate in cooperative efforts and convey complex concepts to others.
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Presents, contributes to, and/or publishes the results of projects and research to symposia and/or peer-reviewed professional journals.