- Position Title
- Seasonal Hydrologic Technician
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- IM-1539-CURE-25-12700151-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, February 25, 2025 to Tuesday, March 4, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a United States Citizen?
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3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
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To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- 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.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
4.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- 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.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
Preferences
1.
Would you accept a temporary appointment?
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When you applied to this job, did you have any engagement with a National Park Service (NPS) Recruiter?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Hydrologic Technician GS-1316-07 position. Please answer the following questions pertaining to your experience and qualifications.
Minimum Qualifications Requirements for the Hydrologic Technician GS-1316-07 position.
1.
From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform Hydrologic Technician work at the GS-07 level or equivalent.
Read all responses before making your selection. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
Read all responses before making your selection. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
For the questions below, please select the best answer or answers to indicate the skill level that you possess for each task listed. The questions were developed based on the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies needed to perform the work of this position.
Your responses will be used to determine minimum eligibility and qualification requirements. Be sure that your experience as listed in your application materials supports your responses to the questions below. Each of your responses must be clearly supported by your education, training, and/or specific work experience that you describe in your application packet submitted for this position (application form or resume, transcripts, list and description of training completed and/or other items you submit). If not, your score will be lowered, or you will be found not qualified. The information you provide will be verified. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for rating you ineligible, not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work.
Your responses will be used to determine minimum eligibility and qualification requirements. Be sure that your experience as listed in your application materials supports your responses to the questions below. Each of your responses must be clearly supported by your education, training, and/or specific work experience that you describe in your application packet submitted for this position (application form or resume, transcripts, list and description of training completed and/or other items you submit). If not, your score will be lowered, or you will be found not qualified. The information you provide will be verified. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for rating you ineligible, not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Collects stream discharge, sediment, and/or ground and surface water survey data utilizing various devices.
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Measures discharge, water quality, and geomorphological characteristics that may influence discharge and/or water quality.
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Records observations of fluctuations that may affect the interpretation of the data.
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Calibrates, deploys, maintains, retrieves, and re-calibrates field equipment.
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Moves data from field instrumentation to computers using industry-standard software and equipment.
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Plots and evaluates data based on immediate collected values, reference standards, historic data on-file, and knowledge of previously collected data and trends.
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Makes recommendations to management about condition of water (quality and quantity) in format that is actionable (valid, consistent, and correctable).
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Archives data in non-corruptible formats (and/or by duplication and back-ups) that are usable for ongoing data and trend analysis.
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Provides data to US Geological Survey (USGS) in formats that are compatible with USGS data for the analysis of regional and national trends.
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Operates, adjusts, maintains, and inventories surveying and hydrologic sampling and field equipment.
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* Works with commercial vendors to maintain and repair hydrologic sampling and field equipment.
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*Operates, adjusts, maintains, and inventories computer-connected laboratory equipment to measure samples and produce accurate, legally defensible results for management action.
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Able to lift, carry, and otherwise transport, install, and retrieve field equipment to-and-from remote locations.
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*Able to deploy, measure, and retrieve hydrological equipment from lakes, reservoirs, and other water bodies.
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*Able to drive and navigate ORVs and boats, respectively, over difficult terrain and water bodies.
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*Perform basic monitoring, maintenance, and repair of field vehicles and boats (e.g. gas, oil, tires, etc.)
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* Able to use field communications equipment (mobile phones, radios, etc.) to effectively communicate needs and coordinate work.