- Position Title
- Hydrologist
- Agency
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Announcement Number
- NWS CR IA-25-12615049-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, November 25, 2024 to Monday, December 9, 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.
Assessment 1
1.
Select the one statement that best describes how you meet the Individual Occupational Requirement for the 1315 Hydrology series.
2.
Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Hydrologist at the GS-13 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Select the statement that best describes your experience with the principles, processes, and techniques of operational hydrology.
4.
Select the statement that best describes your experience developing policies and plans for the production and dissemination of hydrologic and water resources programs.
5.
Have you provided technical and administrative support for a hydrologic service program?
6.
Have you analyzed incoming real-time hydrologic data for consistency and accuracy and processed it into an on-site operational hydrologic modeling system?
7.
Select the statement that best describes your ability to analyze hydrologic data such as flood frequency analysis, geo-statistical analysis, regional analysis, or time-series analysis.
8.
Select the statement that best describes your experience directing or managing the collection of hydrologic data.
9.
What best describes your ability to make effective verbal presentations of complex and/or controversial natural resource issues to diverse audiences under short timelines?
10.
Select the statement that best describes your experience coordinating training for forecasters in designated support areas to ensure that they have sufficient training to properly assess hydrologic situations and handle the dissemination of hydrologic products.
11.
Select the statement that best describes your participation in in flood preparedness and coordination programs.
12.
Select the statement that best describes how you have collaborated with partners on hydrometeorological operations.
13.
Select the statement that best describes your experience preparing hydrometeorological forecasts and warnings based upon the understanding of the state of the atmosphere and the application of scientific forecasting principles.
14.
Select the statement that best describes your experience assessing the current and forecast state of the atmosphere based upon a scientific process which integrates information from meteorological and hydrological data?
15.
Select the statement that best describes your experience with the hydrologic forecast process and techniques used to predict river levels.
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.