Senior Hydrologic Technician & Field Operations Lead

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS); Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Geological Survey in Fort Worth, TX seeks a Supervisory Hydrologic Technician to lead field and office operations for surface water, groundwater, and water quality data collection.

The Fort Worth Field Unit Chief will plan field trips, manage budgets, mentor staff, and oversee complex instrumentation installation and maintenance. Role requires technical leadership in diverse hydrologic activities and collaboration with cooperating agencies to deliver high-quality hydrologic data, with

Qualifications

• Specialized experience planning and conducting data collection from thirty or more gaging stations.
• Determining stage-discharge relations and computing mean daily, monthly and annual discharge rates.
• Coordinating groundwater surveys and hydrologic studies related to flood frequency and droughts.

Responsibilities

• Supervision of surface water, ground water, and water quality Field Office activities.
• Consults with Data Chief on operational, management, and personnel issues.
• Provides technical leadership for a range of hydrologic field activities and office procedures.
• Provides technical leadership for field construction and/or the installation, operation, maintenance, and calibration of hydrologic data-measuring instruments.
• Works closely with management in implementing the Center and Water Mission area policies and procedures.

Job description

U.S. Geological Survey in Fort Worth, TX seeks a Supervisory Hydrologic Technician to lead field and office operations for surface water, groundwater, and water quality data collection.

The Fort Worth Field Unit Chief will plan field trips, manage budgets, mentor staff, and oversee complex instrumentation installation and maintenance. Role requires technical leadership in diverse hydrologic activities and collaboration with cooperating agencies to deliver high-quality hydrologic data, with