Lead Hydrologic Technician - Field Data & Ops

U.S. Geological Survey; Moab (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Geological Survey in Moab, Utah seeks a Supervisory Hydrologic Technician to oversee field data collection and staff coordination. The role may require overnight travel and travel card management, with GS-12 pay scale and a formal supervisory probation period.

The position emphasizes leadership, adherence to technical procedures, and collaboration with partners to ensure timely, accurate hydrologic data across programs.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising field data collection and personnel.
• Ability to develop staffing plans and evaluate performance.
• Knowledge of data collection methods and standard procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supervises all data collection activities for the Moab Field Office to ensure compliance with policies, deadlines, and budgets.
• Exercises a broad range of supervisory responsibilities over employees, including selection, employment, evaluation, and allocation to projects.
• Develops staffing plans, recommends hires, and provides guidance on work issues; approves training and evaluates performance.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Data collection methods

Resource management

Interagency liaison

Job description

U.S. Geological Survey in Moab, Utah seeks a Supervisory Hydrologic Technician to oversee field data collection and staff coordination. The role may require overnight travel and travel card management, with GS-12 pay scale and a formal supervisory probation period.

The position emphasizes leadership, adherence to technical procedures, and collaboration with partners to ensure timely, accurate hydrologic data across programs.