[ES_JOBS_NET] Hydrologist, ARS, Dept. of Agriculture, OK
Christine Wiedinmyer
christine.wiedinmyer.ucar at gmail.com
Fri Sep 7 19:44:03 MDT 2018
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/510111300
Overview
· Open & closing dates
09/06/2018 to 09/26/2018
· Service
Competitive
· Pay scale & grade
GS 09 - 11
· Salary
$50,598 to $79,586 per year
· Appointment type
Permanent
· Work schedule
Full-Time
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1 vacancy in the following location:
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Reno, OK1 vacancy
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Telework eligible
Yes as determined by agency policy
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Announcement number
ARS-S18Y-0143
Control number
510111300
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· Duties
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Summary
This position is located in the Unites States Department of Agriculture
(USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Great Plains Agroclimate and
Natural Resource Unit, in El Reno, OK.
The mission of the Great Plains Agroclimate and Natural Research Unit is to
develop and deliver technologies, management strategies, and planning tools
to evaluate and manage economic and environmental risks for
integrated-crop-forage-livestock systems under variable climate, energy, and
market conditions.
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Responsibilities
Major Duties may include, but are not limited to:
o Processing and evaluating the following hydrological and climatic data
as they pertain to scientific research inquiries.
o Assisting with operational phases of custom computer programs aimed at
processing hydrologic and climatic data using specified mathematical and
numerical methods.
o Evaluating and improving existing soil erosion and hydrological models
to simulate the impact of climate change and variation.
o Using Geographic Information System (GIS) software to improve the
implementation of spatially distributed erosion and hydrological models.
o Adapting research methods to resolve unexpected issues and ensure
efficient execution of complex research studies.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - Position may require occasional travel for training
purposes.
Supervisory status
No
Promotion Potential
11
· Job family (Series)
<https://www.usajobs.gov/Search/?j=1315> 1315 Hydrology
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o <https://www.usajobs.gov/Search/?soc=Hydrologists> Hydrologists
· Requirements
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
o You must be a US Citizen or US National.
o Satisfactory background investigation and/or fingerprint check
o Selective Service Registration is required for males born after
12/31/1959.
Subject to satisfactory completion of one year probationary period is
required.
Physical Demands
Physical dexterity and coordination are required to monitor, maintain or
install network connections. The work requires occasional and moderate
physical exertion, including work on a ladder during installation of cable
runs, collection and transportation of soil core samples and water samples,
and relocation of personal computers, workstations, monitors, and peripheral
equipment.
Work Environment
Work is primarily performed in an office or laboratory; occasional work
outdoors may require coping with hot or cold, humid weather.
Qualifications
Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by
11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement including the
following specialized experience and/or education, as identified by grade
level.
Basic Requirements:
Degree: physical or natural science, or engineering that included at least
30 semester hours in any combination of courses in hydrology, the physical
sciences, geophysics, chemistry, engineering science, soils, mathematics,
atmospheric science, meteorology, or the management or conservation of water
resources. The course work must have included at least 6 semester hours in
calculus (including both differential and integral calculus), and at least 6
semester hours in physics. Calculus and physics, as described above, are
requirements for all grade levels.
OR
Combination of course work as shown above, plus appropriate experience or
additional education.
AND
Specialized Experience : Specialized experience is experience directly
related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience must be
described for each grade level advertised. The specialized experience
requirements for this position are:
At the GS-9
Qualifying experience for GS-09 includes one year of specialized experience
comparable to GS-07 which is directly related to the work of this position
and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and
abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. For this
position, specialized experience is experience processing and evaluating
hydrological and climatic data via statistical procedures and data analysis
software to meet research objectives; assisting with the testing and
implementation of custom computer programs to process hydrologic and
climatic data using appropriate mathematical methods and commercial
software; documenting procedures and findings of data analysis and
assisting scientists in the preparation of peer-reviewed journal manuscripts
and research presentations.
OR
Successful completion of 2 years of progressively higher level graduate
education leading to a master’s degree or master’s or equivalent graduate
degree in physical or natural science, or engineering.
OR
A combination of education and experience as described above.
At the GS-11
Qualifying experience for GS-11 includes one year of specialized experience
comparable to GS-09 which is directly related to the work of this position
and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and
abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. For this
position, specialized experience is experience processing and evaluating
hydrological and climatic data via statistical procedures and data analysis
software to meet research objectives; assisting with designing, developing,
testing, and implementing custom computer programs to process hydrologic and
climatic data using appropriate mathematical methods and commercial
software; reviewing documented research procedures and data analysis
findings; and preparing peer-reviewed journal manuscripts and research
presentations.
OR
Successful completion of 3 years of progressively higher level graduate
education leading to a Ph.D degree or Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree in
physical or natural science, or engineering.
OR
Combination of education and experience as described above.
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
Additional information
More than one selection may be made if another vacancy occurs within 90 days
of the issuance of the certification of eligibles.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of
program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc) should contact:
USDAs TARGET Center at 202-720-2600 (voice and TDD).
Direct Deposit – Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required
to have federal payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution
of your choosing.
E-Verify: Federal law requires agencies to use the E-Verify system to
confirm the employment eligibility of all new hires. If you are selected as
a newly hired employee, the documentation you present for purposes of
completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form 1-9 on your
entry-on-duty date will be verified through the DHS E-VERIFY system. Under
the system, the new hire is required to resolve any identified discrepancies
as a condition of continued employment.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION AND FINGERPRINT CHECK: Selection and retention in
this position is contingent on a successfully adjudicated FBI National
Criminal History Check (fingerprint check) and a background investigation.
It is the policy of the Government not to deny employment simply because an
individual has been unemployed or has had financial difficulties that have
arisen through no fault of the individual. See more information at:
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Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), Reemployment Priority List (RPL)
or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): For information on
how to apply as a CTAP, RPL or ICTAP eligibility see
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uide-to-career-transition/>
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ide-to-career-transition/ . To exercise selection priority for this vacancy,
CTAP/RPL/ICTAP candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and
all selective factors. CTAP/ICTAP candidates must be rated and determined to
be well qualified (or above) based on an evaluation of the competencies
listed in the How You Will Be Evaluated section. When assessed through a
score-based category rating method, CTAP/ICTAP applicants must receive a
rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100.
This position is eligible for telework and other flexible work arrangements.
Relocation expenses are not authorized.
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the
qualifications above.
Applications will be evaluated in accordance with Office of Personnel
Managements (OPM) Delegated Examining Procedures using category rating.
Applicants who meet basic minimum qualifications will be placed in one of
two or three categories: Best Qualified, Well Qualified, or Qualified.
Within these categories, applicants eligible for veteran's preference will
receive selection priority over non-veterans. Category placement will be
determined based on applicants quality of experience and the extent they
possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA) or
competencies:
§ Hydrologic Data Analysis
§ Computer Modeling and Simulation
§ Written Communication
Your application, including the online Assessment Questionnaire, will be
reviewed to determine if you meet (a) minimum qualification requirements and
(b) the resume supports the answers provided to the job-specific questions.
Your resume must clearly support your responses to all the questions
addressing experience and education relevant to this position. Those
determined to be in the best qualified category will be referred to the
selecting official for consideration.
Note: If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a
determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or
experience, your rating may be lowered to more accurately reflect the
submitted documentation. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or
omissions may affect your rating. Providing inaccurate information on
Federal documents could be grounds for non-selection or disciplinary action
up to including removal from the Federal service.
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the online questionnaire. The application form link below will only provide
a preview and does not initiate the application process. To initiate the
online application process, click the "Apply Online" button to the right.
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Security clearance
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Not Applicable
Drug test required
No
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• Resume that includes: 1) personal information such as name, address,
contact information; 2) education; 3) detailed work experience related to
this position as described in the major duties including work schedule,
hours worked per week, dates of employment; title, series, grade (if
applicable); 4) supervisors phone number and whether or not the supervisor
may be contacted for a reference check; 5) other qualifications.
• If education is required or you are using education to qualify, you must
submit a copy of your college transcripts. An unofficial copy is sufficient
with the application; however, if you are selected, you will be required to
submit official transcripts prior to entering on duty. Education must have
been successfully obtained from an accredited school, college or university.
If any education was completed at a foreign institute, you must submit with
your application evidence that the institute was appropriately accredited by
an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as
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specialize in this evaluation and a fee is normally associated with this
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transcripts must be in English or include an English translation.
• If claiming veterans preference, you must submit a DD214, Certificate of
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honorable conditions. If currently on active duty you must submit a
certification of expected discharge or release from active duty service
under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the
certification is submitted. Veterans preference must be verified prior to
appointment. Without this documentation, you will not receive veterans
preference and your application will be evaluated based on the material(s)
submitted.
• If claiming 10-point veterans preference you must provide the DD214 or
certification requirements (see above bullet), plus the proof of entitlement
of this preference as listed on the SF-15 Application for 10-point Veterans
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submit these documents could result in the determination that there is
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must provide: proof of eligibility (RIF separation notice, notice of
proposed removal for declining a transfer of function or directed
reassignment to another commuting area, notice of disability annuity
termination), SF-50 documenting separation (as applicable), and your most
recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with your
application per 5 CFR 330.
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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
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institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall
rating.
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