Hydrologist Gs-1315-5/7/9 (deu-term-jj)

HYDROLOGIST GS-1315-5/7/9 (DEU-TERM-JJ)Department of the InteriorGeological SurveyOverview

##### Open & closing dates

05/16/2019 to 05/29/2019

##### Service

Competitive

##### Pay scale & grade

GS 05 - 09

##### Salary

$38,900 to $76,620 per year

##### Appointment type

Term

##### Work schedule

Full-Time - This is a term appointment not to exceed 13 months with

possible extensions up to a total of 4 years without further

competition. Appointment to this position will not convey permanent

status in the Federal service.LocationFEW vacancies in the following location:-The Woodlands, TXRelocation expenses reimbursedNoTelework eligibleNo- DutiesSummaryWhat General Information Do I Need To Know About This

Position?GS-05: $38,900 (Step 01) to $50,567 (Step 10);GS-07: $48,186 (Step 01) to $62,644 (Step 10);GS-09: $58,942 (Step 01) to $76,620 (Step 10);NOTE: First time hires to the Federal Government are typically

hired at the Step 01.Learn more about this agencyResponsibilitiesAs a HYDROLOGIST within the TEXAS WATER SCIENCE CENTER, some of

your specific duties will include:

Assists higher-level hydrologists in conducting hydrologic

studies by collecting, recording, analyzing and interpreting

water-quality data.

Collects water-quality data and measures water quality field

parameters using a variety of methods and equipment.

Collaborates with others as an effective team member to

accomplish broad goals of multi-research projects.

Processes datasets and applies spatial data analysis techniques

to water-quality studies.

Assists with interpretive reports of water-quality studies and

helps prepare hydrologic information in the form of maps, charts

or graphs for inclusion in reports.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: This position requires moderate periods of

standing and sitting while in the office. While in the field,

considerable walking, lifting, bending, climbing and stream wading

is necessary to collect data.WORK ENVIRONMENT: Office conditions are normal; field conditions

may include extreme heat or cold, rain or snow, and hazardous

conditions such as ice or flooding.Travel RequiredOccasional travel - An average of 5 overnights of travel per month

is required for this position.Supervisory statusNoPromotion Potential12

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- RequirementsConditions of Employment

Applicants must be U.S. Citizens.

Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by background

investigation.

Selectee may be subject to serving a one-year probationary

period.

Selectee must provide a valid state driver's license & safe

driving record.

Selectee subject to successful completion of a pre-employment

medical exam.

More requirements are listed under Qualifications and Other

Information.

Are There Any Special Requirements For This Position?

Because this position requires travel for official business, the

selectee will be required to apply for a charge card within 30

calendar days of appointment. Individuals who have delinquent

account balances from a previous Government charge card will be

required to satisfy their existing obligation before a

new card can be issued.

A background investigation will be required for this position.

Continued employment will be subject to the applicant's

successful completion of a background security investigation and

favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these

requirements will be grounds for termination.

This position requires completion of pre-employment medical

examination as Federal expense.

You will be required to operate a government-owned or -leased

vehicle in the performance of your official duties. Applicants

for this position must meet the following requirements: (1)

possess a valid State license, and (2) possess a safe driving

record. If selected, you will be required to provide proof of a

valid State license and a copy of your driving record.

Throughout the recruitment and hiring process we will be

communicating with you via email; therefore, it is imperative

that the email address you provide when applying for this

vacancy remains active. Should your email address change, please

notify the point of contact identified in the vacancy

announcement as soon as possible so that we can update our

system.

QualificationsFor information on basic qualifications, which includes information

on whether you may substitute education for specialized experience,

please click on the

following: https://www.usgs.gov/about/organization/science-support/human-capital/hydrologist-gs-1315To qualify for this position you must meet the following:Applicants must meet A or B below to satisfy the basic education

requirement for Hydrologist, all grade levels.A. Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an

accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher

degree in physical or natural science, or engineering that included

at least 30 semester hours or the equivalent in any combination of

courses in hydrology, the physical sciences, geophysics, chemistry,

engineering science, soils, mathematics, aquatic biology,

atmospheric science, meteorology, geology, oceanography, or the

management or conservation of water resources. The course work must

have included at least 6 semester hours or the equivalent in

calculus (including both differential and integral calculus), and at

least 6 semester hours or the equivalent in physics.ORB. A combination of education and experience-course work as shown in

"A" above (30 semester hours or the equivalent in any combination of

courses as specified in "A" above which must include at least 6

semester hours or the equivalent in calculus (including both

differential and integral calculus), and at least 6 semester hours

or the equivalent in physics), plus appropriate experience and/or

additional education for a total of 4 years. The education or

combined education and experience must be comparable in type, scope

and thoroughness to that acquired through successful completion of a

4-year course of study as described in "A" above.For GS-05:There is no specialized experience requirement required for the

GS-05 grade level. Applicants only need to meet the basic education

requirement as listed above.If you are qualifying based on specialized experience, you must meet

the requirements listed below:For GS-07:In addition to the basic education requirement as stated above, one

year of appropriate professional experience that is in or related to

the duties of this position is qualifying if it is equivalent in

level of difficulty and responsibility to at least the GS-5 level in

the Federal service, and if it equipped the applicant with the

knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties

of this position. Examples of GS-5 level experience could

include taking measurements and collecting information; learning to

take proper samples; conducting routine calculating, plotting, and

checking of numerical data; preparing graphs and data profiles; and

accomplishing routine analyses. This work experience would have

involved receiving clear, specific, and detailed instructions as to

the methods, procedures, and guidelines to use.For GS-09:In addition to the basic education requirement as stated above, one

year of appropriate professional experience in hydrology that is

equivalent to at least the GS-07 level in the Federal

service. Examples of such experience include performing a

variety of observations, computations, compilations and analyses in

assisting higher level Hydrologists in carrying out hydrologic

assignments. This work experience would have involved following

established methods and procedures, or detailed instructions; using

some judgment in applying basic principles and procedures, and would

have required a good general working knowledge of the principles and

the theories of hydrology.You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the

position by the closing date of the announcementEducation

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including

volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g.

Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g.,

professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community;

student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical

competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable

training and experience that translates directly to paid

employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying

experience, including volunteer experience.

Education completed in colleges or universities outside the

United States may be used to meet the above requirements. You

must provide acceptable documentation that the foreign education

is comparable to that received in an accredited educational

institution in the United States. For more information on how

foreign education is evaluated, visit:

https://www.usgs.gov/about/organization/science-support/human-capital/how-foreign-education-evaluated-federal-jobs

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Additional information

Applicants who include vulgar, offensive, or inappropriate

language or information in their application package will be

ineligible for further consideration for this position.

Under Executive Order 11935, only United States citizens and

nationals (residents of American Samoa and Swains Island) may

compete for civil service jobs. Agencies are permitted to hire

non-citizens only in very limited circumstances where there are

no qualified citizens available for the position.

USGS employees are subject to Title 43, USC Section 31(a) and

may not: (a) have any personal, private, direct or indirect

interest in lands or mineral wealth of lands under survey; (b)

have any substantial personal, private, direct or indirect

interests in any private mining or mineral enterprise doing

business with the United States; or (c) execute surveys or

examinations for private parties or corporations.

The application contains information subject to the Privacy Act

(P.L. 93-579, 5 USC 552a). The information is used to determine

qualifications for employment, and is authorized under Title 5,

USC, Section 3302 and 3361.

DOI uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all

newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including

your rights and responsibilities, please

visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the

qualifications above.Vacancy Related Questions: As part of the online application

process, you will need to respond to a series of questions designed

to assess your possession of the following knowledge skills,

abilities and/or competencies:

Collect Scientific Data

Scientific Instruments

Scientific Knowledge

Program/Project Management

Surface Water Knowledge

Water Quality Knowledge

Basis of rating: Category rating will be used in the ranking

and selection process for this position. The quality categories are

Best Qualified and Qualified. You will be rated on the extent and

quality of your experience, education, and training relevant to the

duties of the position. If you are eligible, your on-line responses

to the application questions will determine your placement in the

appropriate quality category described above. Your responses must be

substantiated by your resume. If you do not respond to the

application questions you may be rated ineligible. Veterans'

preference rules for category rating will be applied.NOTE: If it is determined that you have rated yourself higher

than is supported in your description of experience and/or education

as described in your resume/application, or that your resume or

application is incomplete, you may be rated ineligible, not

qualified, or your score may be lowered.To preview questions please click here.Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearanceNot RequiredDrug test requiredNo- Required DocumentsThis position requires specific educational course work to

qualify. You are required to provide all unofficial transcripts

(undergraduate, graduate, etc.) or list of course work, which

includes semester hours earned and grade received, by the closing

date of this announcement or you will be disqualified from further

consideration. This proof may be faxed, document uploaded, or hand

delivered to the servicing Human Resources Office (see "Required

Documents" and/or "Contact Information"). Please ensure that all

documentation is legible.If you are claiming veterans' preference you must provide a legible

copy of your DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active

Duty, member 4 copy or any official documentation or statement from

the Armed Forces that confirms your dates of service and that your

separation, discharge, or release from active duty was under

honorable conditions (i.e., Honorable or General Discharge). Note:

If you have more than one DD-214 for multiple periods of active

duty, submit a copy for each period of service.If you are currently on active military duty, you must provide

documentation (e.g., campaign document, award citation, etc.), that

verifies entitlement to veterans’ preference and that your character

of military service is honorable.If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, in addition to

the documents specified above, you must also submit documentation

that supports your claim, e.g., an official statement from the

Department of Veterans Affairs (dated 1991 or later) or from a

branch of the Armed Forces certifying the existence of a

service-connected disability, or the award of the Purple Heart,

etc. The overall rating must be identified on your certification

letter or separation orders.Documentation must be received by the closing date shown in this

vacancy announcement. If you fail to submit any of the required

documentation, you will not be granted veterans’ preference.

Additional information on veterans' preference can be found in the

VetGuide.Required documents may be: 1)faxed to the Agency Contact (see

"Contact Information") 2)uploaded directly from your desktop

3)uploaded directly from your USAJOBS stored attachments 4)hand

delivered to the servicing Human Resources Office (see 'Contact

Information').Auto-Requested Fax: allows you to submit required documentation that

will be electronically displayed along with your resume.If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution

recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be

credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the

attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting

institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this

vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may

affect the overall rating.- BenefitsA career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a

comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your

family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to

make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal

benefits.

The U.S. Geological Survey has determined that the duties of

this position are suitable for telework only during an emergency

or natural disaster.

For additional information on our internal telework policy,

please reference the Department of the Interior Telework

Handbook

at: https://www.doi.gov/sites/doi.gov/files/teleworkhandbookoctober2012revmarch2013.pdf.

Working for the U.S. Geological Survey offers a comprehensive

benefits package that includes paid vacation, sick leave,

and holidays; health, life, dental, vision, and long term care

insurance, flexible spending accounts, and participation in

the Federal Employees Retirement System.

Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold

and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.

Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific

benefits offered.- How to ApplyApplications (resume and application questions) for this vacancy

must be received on-line via USAJOBS BEFORE midnight Eastern Time

(Washington, D.C. time) on the closing date of this announcement. If

you fail to submit a complete online resume, you will not be

considered for this position. Requests for extensions will not be

granted. Most libraries, employment offices, and all USGS personnel

offices can provide access to the Internet. If applying online poses

a hardship for you, you must speak to someone in the Servicing Human

Resources Office listed on this announcement PRIOR TO THE CLOSING

DATE for assistance.Instructions for Applying Online for this Vacancy Announcement: 1)

Click the blue "Apply Online" button. 2) If you are not a registered

USAJOBS user, please create a new account and follow the

instructions to complete your application process. If you are a

registered user, login to access your existing USAJOBS profile. 3)

As a registered user, select a stored resume and select one or more

of your stored documents to attach to your application. 4) Check the

"Certification" box and click the "Apply for this position now!"

button located at the bottom of the screen. 5) Address the

eligibility questions as well as the questionnaire containing

questions and/or task statements that address the knowledge, skills,

abilities and/or competencies for this vacancy. 6) Submit required

documents using one of the available methods listed below. 7) If you

experience technical difficulties during the online application

process, please contact the USAJOBS helpdesk.Agency contact informationGlenda GriegoPhone303-236-9554Fax303-236-5973Emailggriego@usgs.govAddressINTERIOR, Geological Survey

W 6th Ave Kipling St 612

Lakewood, Colorado 80225

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