Hydrologic Data & Field Operations Lead

U.S. Geological Survey; Klamath Falls (OR); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Federal benefits

Job summary

U.S. Geological Survey, located in Oregon, seeks a senior supervisor to lead hydrologic data operations at the Northwest Pacific Island Region, Oregon Water Science Center, in Klamath Falls.

The role directs field data collection, data analysis, and station maintenance, while coordinating with partners and managing budgets and staff. The successful candidate will guide policy, uphold safety standards, and foster collaboration with Tribal, State, and Federal partners, ensuring high-quality

Qualifications

• Requires experience supervising hydrologic data operations and personnel.
• Strong ability to plan, schedule, and direct field data collection and monitoring activities.
• Experience building partnerships with cooperators and water-resource agencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise hydrologic data operations in the office.
• Build and maintain partnerships with cooperators and water-resource agencies.
• Contribute to Science Center leadership, planning, and policy execution.
• Ensure workplace safety and operational efficiency.
• Manage personnel performance and development.

Skills

Hydrology data operations

Supervisory experience

Project planning

Stakeholder collaboration

Field data collection

Education

Bachelor's degree in hydrology or related field

Tools

GIS

Hydrologic data analysis software

Job description

U.S. Geological Survey, located in Oregon, seeks a senior supervisor to lead hydrologic data operations at the Northwest Pacific Island Region, Oregon Water Science Center, in Klamath Falls.

The role directs field data collection, data analysis, and station maintenance, while coordinating with partners and managing budgets and staff. The successful candidate will guide policy, uphold safety standards, and foster collaboration with Tribal, State, and Federal partners, ensuring high-quality