- Position Title
- Hydrologist
- Agency
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Announcement Number
- NWS SR MS-25-12572608-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, November 7, 2024 to Thursday, November 21, 2024
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current Department of Commerce 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 who meets the definition of displaced from a position in the competitive service from a Federal agency outside of the Department of Commerce 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 (1) year ago.
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 (1) year ago.
Preferences
1.
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.
I meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the Hydrology series, 1315 because I have:
2.
In addition to meeting the Individual Occupational Requirements, select the statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability in performing the work of a Hydrologist, GS-12 or equivalent grade level in the Federal service.
3.
In addition to meeting the Individual Occupational Requirements, select the statement that best describes the experience you possess in performing the work of a Hydrologist, GS-13 or equivalent grade level in the Federal service.
4.
Which statement best describes your experience coordinating programmatic changes in hydrologic products and services which impact hydrology program and a technically diverse set of hydrology-related activities at cooperating and supporting agencies.
5.
Which statement best describes your experience determining service requirements of the designated support area.
6.
Which statement best describes your experience evaluating sites and areas subject to floods and flash floods.
7.
Which statement best describes your experience contributing to the organization's portion of the National Flood Verification Program.
8.
Which statement best describes your experience developing and modifying hydrologic procedures, models, techniques, manuals, and dissemination plans to ensure optimal use of technologies and real-time data.
9.
Which statement best describes your experience maintaining the hydrologic warning procedures and local forecast models and perform parameter calibration as necessary.
10.
Which statement best describes your experience performing the necessary hydrologic studies, field work, and data management activities necessary to establish locations for new hydrologic services.
11.
Which statement best describes your experience serving as a hydrologic representative at seminars and meetings sponsored by Federal, state, and local agencies, as well as professional societies.
12.
Which statement best describes your experience giving presentations on the dangers of flooding to local civic groups and schools.
13.
Which statement best describes your experience monitoring hydrologic network performance and establish requirements and recommendations for maintenance and network modification to improve network performance during flood situations.
14.
Which statement best describes your experience providing specialized hydrologic training for forecasters.
15.
Which statement best describes your experience ensuring forecasters have sufficient training to properly assess hydrologic situations and handle the dissemination of hydrologic products to the public.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
16.
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.