Supervisory Hydrologic Technician
About The Position
The Supervisory Hydrologic Technician supervises the Marion Field Office as part of the Hydrologic Network Operations Section for the USGS Virginia and West Virginia Water Science Center. The position manages and directs field office operations, providing technical direction and administrative supervision to staff. Duties include managing hydrologic monitoring programs, supervising hydrologic data collection, collecting and analyzing water measurements and samples, constructing and maintaining monitoring stations and electrical systems, and communicating technical information and providing training. The role involves work in both office and field settings, including travel to remote locations and fieldwork in challenging terrain and weather. Telework is suitable only during an emergency or natural disaster.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
- Must pass a physical examination.
- Must complete required training and obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.
- Must meet one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service. Examples include planning and collecting data from approximately 30 or more gaging stations; determining stage-discharge relations and computing rating tables and discharge rates; conducting difficult flood-flow measurements; obtaining hydrologic data and conducting flood and drought frequency studies; or planning and coordinating groundwater survey programs.
- Must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements if a current Federal employee.
- All qualifications must be met by the announcement closing date of 10/22/2026.
- Education cannot substitute for the required experience.
- Appointment is subject to a background investigation and favorable adjudication; E-Verify and Direct Deposit participation are required.
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
- May be required to serve a one-year probationary period and a supervisory probationary period.
- Work requires strenuous physical exertion, dexterity, and agility, including climbing, working at heights, navigating uneven or slippery terrain, and lifting or carrying equipment frequently weighing 50 pounds or more.
- Must be able to bend, crouch, work in confined spaces, stand for extended periods, wade in moving or deep water, and work in adverse weather conditions.
Responsibilities
- Manage hydrologic monitoring-based programs used to investigate and address complex hydrologic needs.
- Supervise multiple staff members collecting hydrologic data to meet program goals.
- Collect and analyze discrete and continuous measurements or samples of physical and chemical properties of water from varied hydrologic systems.
- Construct and maintain water-resource monitoring stations and electrical systems used to collect, store, and transmit continuous measurements.
- Communicate and provide training on hydrologic monitoring techniques to subordinates, Center staff, cooperative agencies, and the public.
- Direct field office operations and provide technical direction and administrative supervision to field office staff.
- Ensure subordinates follow safety procedures, use appropriate protective equipment, and receive safety training.
Benefits
- Federal employee benefits package; specific benefits depend on position eligibility and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
