Lead Hydrologic Technician – Field & Data Operations

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS); Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 91,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Geological Survey in Kansas is seeking a Supervisory Hydrologic Technician to lead field data collection and water-quality sampling programs. The role includes planning work for staff, budgeting submissions, and ensuring program accomplishments stay within allocations.

The position requires overseeing field operations, directing a team of professionals, and coordinating data collection activities across multiple stations to support flood and drought studies.

Qualifications

• Experience planning and coordinating field data collection programs.
• Experience conducting water-quality data collection field activities.
• Experience supervising professional, technical, and clerical staff.

Responsibilities

• Supervise professional, technical, clerical, and administrative staff to carry out USGS mission.
• Plan work for subordinates, assign tasks, and evaluate performance; identify training needs.
• Oversee programming and budgeting submissions to ensure alignment with funds.
• Coordinate water-quality data collection activities and field sampling.

Skills

Team leadership

Water-quality sampling

Budget planning

Field operations

Tools

Water sampling equipment

Job description

U.S. Geological Survey in Kansas is seeking a Supervisory Hydrologic Technician to lead field data collection and water-quality sampling programs. The role includes planning work for staff, budgeting submissions, and ensuring program accomplishments stay within allocations.

The position requires overseeing field operations, directing a team of professionals, and coordinating data collection activities across multiple stations to support flood and drought studies.