- Position Title
- Supervisory Hydrologist
- Agency
- Geological Survey
- Announcement Number
- USGS-RES-25-12621633-DE-SBW Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, January 6, 2025 to Friday, January 17, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
Please mark "YES" to all eligibility options below for which you wish to be considered. We can only verify eligibility options for which you claim and provide proper documentation. Please see the "Required Documents" section of the announcement for specific requirements.
2.
Are you a current Department of the Interior 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 the Interior) 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.
Assessment 1
Please select the responses to the questions below that best describes your experience as it relates to this position.
1.
Basic Requirements for GS-1315: Choose the one answer that best describes your education and experience as it pertains to the mandatory basic requirements for Hydrologist.
2.
GS-13: In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements, you must have professional experience. Select the response below that best describes your experience.
3.
Develop approaches, standards, methods, guides, and procedures for conducting interpretive studies
4.
Review and evaluate project activities to ensure objectives are achieved, products are technically sound, and deadlines are met.
5.
Review project proposals, scientific and technical reports, and related program materials for technical and editorial adequacy and policy, and mentor inexperienced authors in the preparation of such documents.
6.
Write reports that include both data and interpretive sections which communicate scientific information clearly to intended audiences.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
7.
Promote and maintain cooperative relations with state, county, and local government agencies concerned with the development and utilization of water resources.
8.
Participate in, and represent the organization at, briefings, meetings, or conferences on water resource issues .
9.
Leads, inspires, and communicates with peers and subordinates in both scientific and technical fields to obtain their ideas, transmit management's views, identify potential problems and propose solutions.
10.
Demonstrate interpersonal skills characteristic of an effective leader such as communicating vision, listening to employees' issues and concerns, being proactive and innovative in resolving problems, coaching and mentoring, and having a positive attitude.
11.
Mentor junior scientists in project proposal preparation, data acquisition, project organization, and report writing.
12.
Develop complex multidisciplinary scientific proposals that require extensive modification and adaptation of standard procedures, methods, and techniques or the development of new procedures, methods, and techniques to address critical or prominent water-resources issues that affect a large area (watershed, large drainage basin, or entire state).
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
13.
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.