- Position Title
- Hydrologist
- Agency
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Announcement Number
- NWS AFS-25-12596166-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, October 31, 2024 to Thursday, November 14, 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 (other than the Department of Commerce) 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 location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. You may only select up to 5 location(s).
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 one of the Individual Occupational Requirements, select the statement that best describes the experience you possess in performing the work of a Hydrologist, GS-1315-13 or equivalent grade level in the Federal service.
3.
Please select the statement that best describes your experience assessing hydrometeorological data?
4.
Do you have experience working on procedure development projects such as development of new or enhancement of existing operational procedures to improve management of hydrometeorological data and flow of service to internal operational offices and outside water management agencies?
5.
Do you have experience working with a university or other research communities to facilitate the transfer of new scientific or technical advances in hydrology into an operational environment?
6.
I have been responsible for developing networks, partnerships, and cooperative arrangements with the following in order to achieve program or organizational goals and objectives. (Select all that apply)
7.
Please select the answer that best describes your experience in using hydrologic or hydraulic modeling systems and analyzing results to recommend areas of improvement.
8.
Have you performed statistical analysis of hydrologic data?
9.
What is your experience providing input for the development of programmatic needs with management, peers and external collaborators and partners?
10.
Do you have experience participating in the development and/or enhancement of hydrologic, hydraulic, and/or other water resources models?
11.
Please select the answer that best describes your experience writing technical reports or research papers for delivery to peers.
12.
Describe your experience producing written guidance plans and strategies for implementing program initiatives?
13.
Do you have recent experience leading a project which required strong interpersonal, group and customer-service related skills for planning, gaining cooperation, making decisions, consensus building and meeting deadlines?
14.
Do you have experience developing short and long range objectives for programs or projects in support of a hydrological program's mission?
15.
Describe your experience collaborating with multi-disciplinary organizations on techniques and issues related to development, transition, and operations of hydrologic or hydrometeorological technology?
16.
Do you have experience in transitioning hydro-meteorological research to operations?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
17.
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.