Lead Hydrologic Technician — Field & Data Systems

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS); Grayling (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) in Grayling, MI seeks a Supervisory Hydrologic Technician to lead the Grayling Field Office and supervise data collection, analysis, and reporting of surface water, groundwater, and water-quality data.

The role oversees real-time data management, quality control, and preparation of information for Water Data for the Nation, while training staff and guiding program development and budget planning.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience is not specified; federal qualifications apply.
• Experience supervising field staff and managing hydrologic data collection projects.
• Ability to train and mentor personnel in field techniques and data processing.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and schedule staff for collecting, analyzing, and preparing hydrologic data.
• Oversee real-time data management and quality control for national data displays.
• Train staff in field data collection techniques and hydrologic computation methods.
• Direct complex hydrologic field efforts ensuring data continuity and accuracy.
• Represent USGS in meetings and workshops and assist with program development and budgeting.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Real-time data management

Field data collection

Hydrologic computation

Data quality control

Training/mentoring staff

Tools

Water Data for the Nation

Hydrologic instrumentation

Job description

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) in Grayling, MI seeks a Supervisory Hydrologic Technician to lead the Grayling Field Office and supervise data collection, analysis, and reporting of surface water, groundwater, and water-quality data.

The role oversees real-time data management, quality control, and preparation of information for Water Data for the Nation, while training staff and guiding program development and budget planning.