Hydrologist Interview Questions

31 Tell me about a time when you developed your own way of doing things or were self-motivated to finish an important task.
32 Provide a time when you worked in a rapidly evolving workplace. How did you deal with the change? (Make sure the candidate is flexible.)
33 What kind of experience do you have developing computer models for hydrologic predictions?
34 Provide a time when you dealt calmly and effectively with a high-stress situation.
35 Name a time when your patience was tested. How did you keep your emotions in check?
36 Share an example when you effectively prepared hydrogeologic evaluations of known or suspected hazardous waste sites and land treatment and feedlot facilities.
37 Provide an experience that demonstrates your ability to manage time effectively. What were the challenges and results?
38 Describe a time when you successfully persuaded another person to change his/her way of thinking or behavior.
39 Share an experience in which you used new training skills, ideas, or a method to adapt to a new situation or improve an ongoing one. (Look for the candidate's ability to learn.)
40 Walk me through how you would study and document quantities, distribution, disposition, and development of underground and surface waters.
41 Share an experience in which your willingness to lead or offer an opinion helped your company.
42 Name a time when you investigated complaints or conflicts related to the alteration of public waters, gathering information, recommending alternatives, informing participants of progress, and preparing draft orders.
43 What is the most challenging part of monitoring the work of well contractors, exploratory borers, and engineers and enforce rules regarding their activities?
44 What have you found to be the best way to design civil works associated with hydrographic activities and supervise their construction, installation, and maintenance?
45 Provide an experience in which you were sensitive to somone's needs or feelings. How did your helpfulness affect your work environment?