- Position Title
- Hydrologist
- Agency
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Announcement Number
- NWS ER MA-25-12620678-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, December 10, 2024 to Thursday, December 26, 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.
Conditions of Employment
1.
This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. Are you willing and able to work an assigned shift to meet work requirements?
2.
This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. Employee shifts are rotated on a regularly scheduled basis. Are you willing and able to work on a rotating shift basis to meet work requirements?
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.
2.
GS-07: In addition to meeting the Individual Occupational Requirements, select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Hydrologist, GS-1315-07 or equivalent grade level in the Federal service.
3.
GS-09: In addition to meeting the Individual Occupational Requirements, select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Hydrologist, GS-1315-09 or equivalent grade level in the Federal service.
4.
GS-11: In addition to meeting the Individual Occupational Requirements, select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Hydrologist, GS-1315-11 or equivalent grade level in the Federal service.
5.
GS-12: In addition to meeting the Individual Occupational Requirements, select the one statement that best describes your experience performing the work of a Hydrologist, GS-1315-12 or equivalent grade level in the Federal service.
6.
Select the statement that best describes your experience performing hydrological activities such as climatology, geomorphology, groundwater hydrology, hydraulics, water quality, water resource management, or groundwater/surface water interactions.
7.
Select the statement that best describes your experience with the principles, processes, and techniques of hydrology.
8.
Select the statement that best describes your experience utilizing hydrologic or hydraulic modeling systems for forecasting or studies.
9.
Select the statement that best describes your experience in the development of precipitation estimates for use in hydrologic modeling?
10.
Select the statement that best describes your experience performing statistical analysis of data.
11.
Select the statement that best describes your experience communicating water resource information using established techniques.
12.
Select the statement that best describes your experience directing or managing the organization or assimilation of hydrologic datasets.
13.
Select the statement that best describes your experience performing river forecast operations to support impact-based decision-making.
14.
Select the statement that best describes your experience maintaining or interacting with databases used to support hydrologic activities.
15.
Select the statement that best describes your experience in preparing reports and presentations.
16.
Select the statement that best describes your experience developing and utilizing computer software applications to analyze and process hydrologic data.
17.
Select the statement that best describes your experience in determining stakeholder needs or feedback and coordinate appropriate action.
18.
Select the statement that best describes your experience using computer modeling techniques to complete hydrological studies.
19.
Select the statement that best describes your experience performing activities related to hydrologic extremes such as flooding or drought.
20.
Select the statement that best describes your experience analyzing environmental data (e.g., reservoir and lake storage, ground water levels, rainfall, snow, water quality, etc.) using established techniques.
21.
Select the statement that best describes your experience in the development of precipitation or temperature estimates for use in hydrologic modeling?
22.
Select the statement that best describes your experience delivering presentations on technical material to peers or other technical experts.
23.
Select the statement that best describes your experience participating in the development and/or enhancement of hydrology models supporting operational hydrologic systems and procedures.
24.
Select the statement that best describes your experience providing leadership in supplying hydrologic information to stakeholders.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
25.
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.