Hydrologic Field Office Chief — Data & Monitoring Lead

Geological Survey; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Geological Survey's Wyoming-Montana Water Science Center, Billings Field Office, Billings, Montana, seeks a Field Office Chief to lead staff and oversee hydrologic data collection and publication.

Responsibilities include planning monitoring programs, maintaining networks, ensuring compliance with technical standards, and coordinating with partners to advance water-resources data delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience leading technical teams and supervising staff.
• Knowledge of hydrologic data collection, QA/QC, and safety procedures.
• Ability to coordinate with Federal, State, Tribal, and local partners.

Responsibilities

• Set priorities and supervise hydrologic technicians.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee monitoring programs and data networks.
• Ensure data collection and dissemination meet standards.
• Coordinate resources, budget planning, and operations.
• Represent USGS with partners to support initiatives.

Job description

The U.S. Geological Survey's Wyoming-Montana Water Science Center, Billings Field Office, Billings, Montana, seeks a Field Office Chief to lead staff and oversee hydrologic data collection and publication.

Responsibilities include planning monitoring programs, maintaining networks, ensuring compliance with technical standards, and coordinating with partners to advance water-resources data delivery.