- Position Title
- Hydrologist
- Agency
- Bureau of Land Management
- Announcement Number
- NV-DEU-25-12630409-DPG Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, December 11, 2024 to Thursday, December 26, 2024
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Career Transition Assistance Plan: Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?
- I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced or surplused from the Department of the Interior; AND
- I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND
- I am applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which I have been or will be separated; AND
- My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
3.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan: Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?
- I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the Department of the Interior; AND
- I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND
- I am currently in a position at the same grade level or higher than the position being announced; AND
- My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
YOUR RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWERS YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. IF NOT, YOU WILL BE FOUND NOT QUALIFIED OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED.
From the descriptions below, select response that best describes how your background meets the qualification requirements for a Hydrologist, GS-1315-11 position. Read all responses before making your selection. Some questions allow for multiple answers, so mark those that apply. If you leave a question blank you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these requirements, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for 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.
I qualify for the GS-07 because:
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I qualify for the GS-09 because:
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I qualify for the GS-11 because:
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I understand that additional selections may be made from this vacancy, within the same geographical area, by other bureaus from within the DOI, through shared recruiting activities, and my application may be shown to multiple hiring offices. Additional selections for similar positions across the entire Department of the Interior within the local commuting area(s) identified in this vacancy announcement may be made. By applying, I agree to have my application shared with any interested selecting official(s) within the DOI. There is no option to opt-out as my information will not be shared with other hiring agencies outside of the DOI.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
6.
Select the response which best describes your experience in working in teams to complete a work-related project.
7.
Select the statements that best describes the work you manage or direct which involves collecting, analyzing, interpreting and transferring information related to performance and organizational management.
8.
Select the statement that best describes your experience in accomplishing professional work assignment related to assessing vegetation conditions and developing vegetation objectives associated with riparian areas.
9.
Select the one statement that best describes your knowledge of the theories, principles and concepts related to hydrology and other natural resources sufficient to evaluate potential impacts and to recommend mitigation to maintain or restore water quality and hydrologic function.
10.
Select the one statement that best describes your experience in coordinating your work with specialists from other resources/program areas such as range, wildlife, and recreation.
11.
Select the statement that best describes experience to specify measures to mitigate impacts from land disturbing activities such as mineral development, timber harvest, road construction and maintenance of rangeland improvements on water quality, quantity, and distribution.
12.
Select the statement that best describes your experience in organizing and prioritizing work.
13.
Select all the statements with your experience providing technical information to the public or co-workers in the following manner(s):
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
14.
Select the statement that best describes your experience with state or federal water quality laws and regulations.
15.
Select the statement that best describes your experience in accomplishing professional work assignments related to the development and application of Best Management Practices for grazing management as they relate to improvement of watershed, riparian conditions, and water quality.
16.
Select the statement that best describes your experience to analyze and interpret related resources such as water quality for input into environmental documents and/or making land management decisions.
17.
I use computer models to make predictions on the following hydrologic variables:
18.
Select all the areas where you have experience related to water laws and regulations.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
19.
Select the statement that best describes your experience to plan and in the collection of groundwater, surface water, and climatic data.
20.
Select the statement that best describes your experience analyzing and interpreting results from water quality data.
21.
Select the statement that best describes your experience in collecting and analyzing data in support of securing water rights.
22.
I use the following equipment to collect surface hydrologic data:
23.
I collect surface hydrologic data for the following studies:
24.
Identify the hydrologic studies you conduct:
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
25.
Select the statement that best describes your level of experience in designing and applying restoration techniques to prevent water quality degradation.
26.
Select the statement that best describes your experience to install, maintain, and operate flumes, weirs, and gage houses to determine stream flow and water levels.
27.
Select the statement that best describes your experience with wildland hydrology to interpret the interrelationships between multiple land use, riparian, and water resources.
28.
Select the statement that best describes your experience to appraise damages from wildfire and recommend watershed management practices to mitigated adverse impacts.
29.
Select the statement that best describes your experience planning for the installation of new surface and/or groundwater quality and quantity monitoring stations to document hydrologic data such as stream turbidity, temperature, dissolved oxygen, pH, conductivity, flow, and water levels.
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Select the statement that best describes your experience to comply with water laws and regulations such as the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, the Clean Water Act and regulations established by state Department of Environmental Quality.
31.
Select the statement that best describes your experience maintaining cooperative relationship, memoranda of understanding, grants, and cooperative agreements with local, state, and federal organizations to pursue a natural resources management organization's goals and objectives?
32.
Select the statement that best describes your ability to effectively communicate orally.
33.
Select the statement that best describes your experience identifying issues, resolving conflicts, and negotiating solutions.
34.
Select the statements that describe your level of experience as they pertain to your interpersonal communication skills that you routinely apply at work.
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I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.