Lead Hydrologic Technician & Field Supervisor

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

Job summary

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) in Moab, Utah, seeks a Supervisory Hydrologic Technician within the Utah Water Science Center to lead data collection activities and supervise staff.

This federal merit promotion vacancy targets current federal employees and career-conditional candidates, with duties spanning supervision, training, and liaison work. Travel up to 5 nights per month may be required; a government charge card for travel purposes is provided.

Responsibilities

• Supervises all data collection activities for the Moab Field Office to ensure compliance with all technical policies, deadlines, and budget limitations as part of cooperation with local, State, and other Federal agencies.
• Exercises a broad range of supervisory responsibilities over employees, including major responsibilities in the selection, employment, evaluation, and allocation of personnel to projects and program elements.
• Develops staffing plans; recommends selection of employees; provides guidance on work related issues; approves training; evaluates performance as rating reviewing official; resolves internal problems; recommends awards; and effects or recommends disciplinary action.
• Manages resources in a responsible manner to promote efficiency, sound business practices, and adherence to administrative deadlines.
• Serves as a principle advisor and assistant to the Utah Water Science Center Surveillance Section and Center leadership.
• Serves as a technical expert in data collection methods, provides training, instruction and advice to technical personnel on USGS standard methods and procedures.
• Maintains close liaison with cooperators and stakeholders responsible for the development and control of natural resources, advising them on problems relating to management and development based on their knowledge of conditions and the results of investigation.
• Operates a government owned or leased vehicle as an incidental driver.

Job description

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) in Moab, Utah, seeks a Supervisory Hydrologic Technician within the Utah Water Science Center to lead data collection activities and supervise staff.

This federal merit promotion vacancy targets current federal employees and career-conditional candidates, with duties spanning supervision, training, and liaison work. Travel up to 5 nights per month may be required; a government charge card for travel purposes is provided.