- Position Title
- Hydrologist
- Agency
- Bureau of Reclamation
- Announcement Number
- BOR-CGB-25-DE-12662537-JS Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, January 8, 2025 to Wednesday, January 22, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)
To claim CTAP eligibility, please confirm:
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in The Department of the Interior with CTAP eligibility?
To claim CTAP eligibility, please confirm:
- You are a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? AND
- You are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND
- You are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND
- You are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND
- Your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
- Your agency notice, such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice; AND
- Your most recent annual performance appraisal rating of record; AND
- Your most recent SF-50, or equivalent personnel action, noting current position, grade level, and duty location.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in The Department of the Interior with CTAP eligibility?
3.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)
To claim ICTAP eligibility, please confirm:
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than The Department of the Interior?
To claim ICTAP eligibility, please confirm:
- You are a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? AND
- You are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND
- You are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND
- You are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND
- Your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
- Your agency notice, such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice; AND
- Your most recent annual performance appraisal rating of record; AND
- Your most recent SF-50, or equivalent personnel action, noting current position, grade level, and duty location.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than The Department of the Interior?
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
Certificates of Eligible Applicants for this position may be shared with other Federal agencies at their request. This may include other Offices within the Bureau of Reclamation, other Bureaus within the Department of the Interior, and/or other Federal agencies. If your information is shared with another office/bureau/agency, you will be notified. Do you authorize the sharing of your information with other Federal agencies? If you respond "No" to this question, your information will not be shared and you will not be considered for employment by the requesting agency.
You WILL NOT be considered for this announcement if you fail to submit ALL the applicable required documentation in the announcement (i.e. transcripts,DD-214's, SF-15, VA letter, SF-50's, PE Registration, etc.) by the CLOSING DATE of this announcement. Please call the Human Resources Office phone number listed on this announcement for clarification or further information.
3.
This position is designated as a Non-Sensitive/Low Risk position. It requires a fully completed and favorably adjudicated SF85 Background Investigation (T1 or equivalent) that is current (within the last 5 years). This is a condition of employment.
Are you willing to undergo a comprehensive background investigation which includes, but is not limited to, contact with all references, employers, co-workers, personal associates, and a review of your driving record, credit history, criminal history, and military service?
Are you willing to undergo a comprehensive background investigation which includes, but is not limited to, contact with all references, employers, co-workers, personal associates, and a review of your driving record, credit history, criminal history, and military service?
4.
I understand this is NOT a remote position.
Conditions of Employment
If selected, you will be subject to an initial suitability review, determined by a background investigation.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Hydrologist position with California Great Basin-Bureau of Reclamation. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application.
1.
Basic Requirements for GS-1315: From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the education requirements for Hydrology positions.
In addition to meeting the BASIC REQUIREMENTS, please select the responses that best describe your experience and/or education for each of the following grade levels.
2.
Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Hydrologist position at the GS-1315-07 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
3.
Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Hydrologist position at the GS-1315-09 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
4.
Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Hydrologist position at the GS-1315-11 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
5.
Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Hydrologist position at the GS-1315-12 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.
6.
Which one of the following most accurately describes your experience performing analysis of natural resources, hydrological, and other related biological and physical science issues relevant to the complex and controversial operational problems with water resource projects.
7.
Select the response that best describes your experience analyzing water management operations (e.g., dams, reservoirs, hydropower, pumps, canals).
8.
Select the response that best describes your highest level of experience solving highly complex or sensitive hydrology, civil engineering, or modeling problems.
9.
Select the response that describes your experience extracting, transforming, and loading hydrologic data from various relational and nonrelational sources into database systems for the purpose of designing and/or applying water resources computer simulations.
10.
Select the response that describes your experience in software and database development using various programming languages.
11.
Select the response that best describes your experience outreaching to the local public through the exchange of project information and resolution of conflicts to gain support for controversial measures.
12.
Select the one response that best describes your experience maintaining professional and cooperative working relationships with local, state, and Tribal government officials; stakeholders; water users; and other interested parties who often have conflicting interests as well as diverse points of view and communication strategies.
13.
Select the response which best describes your experience in water resources project management.
14.
Select the response that best describes your experience in the planning process for water supply and conveyance projects.
15.
Select the response that best describes your experience coordinating environmental documents (e.g., National Environmental Policy Act, Endangered Species Act) with project teams or technical specialists to ensure compliance with pertinent laws, policies, and program objectives.
16.
Select the response that best describes your experience inspecting and monitoring the quality of contractor work on water resources projects.
17.
Select the one response that best describes your experience in identifying project contracting requirements, in developing task orders, and in performing Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) duties.
18.
Select the response that best describes your experience applying hydrological concepts and principles to analyze preliminary and final designs and specifications for technical adequacy in meeting project objectives.
19.
Select the response that best describes your experience in preparing technical and management reports and in making presentations to others.
20.
Select the one response that best describes your experience as a member of multi-disciplinary teams to accomplish water resources projects or objectives within identified timeframes.
21.
Select the response that best describes your experience writing technical memorandums, internal analysis documents, and comprehensive reports for distribution to stakeholders and providing peer review (ensuring technical adequacy) on others' writings.
22.
Develop, modify, and utilize relational databases or related applications to maintain hydrologic data for conducting operational support and planning analyses.
23.
Collect, interpret, analyze and/or evaluate hydrologic data that involves planning, executing, and reporting on hydrologic studies and may involve modifying established hydrology techniques or procedures to meet project objectives.
24.
Apply water resource or environmental laws to issues affecting water rights, water management, or aquatic habitat management.
25.
Compile, analyze, or compute water use or water budgets to substantiate existing water rights, modify existing water rights, or design restoration activities.
26.
Work with federal, state, local and/or tribal land managers or agencies to ensure water/aquatic resource management practices are consistent with applicable laws and procedural guidance.
27.
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.