Superivsory Hydrologic Technician

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

Job summary

The United States Geological Survey in Utah's Moab Field Office seeks a Supervisory Hydrologic Technician within the Utah Water Science Center. You will supervise data collection activities, ensure adherence to technical policies, deadlines, and budgets, and provide guidance to staff.

Position requires travel up to five nights per month and possession of a government travel card. The salary range is GS-12 Step 01 ($89,508) to Step 10 ($116,362); first-time hires usually start at Step 1.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising data collection teams.
• Ability to travel overnight up to 5 nights per month.
• Knowledge of hydrologic data collection methods and field safety.

Responsibilities

• Supervises data collection activities to ensure quality and timeliness.
• Provides guidance on staffing, training, and performance.
• Maintains liaison with cooperators and stakeholders on project progress.
• Operates a government owned/leased vehicle as needed.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Data collection

Training

Stakeholder liaison

Travel coordination

Job description

Open: August 10, 2026 — Closes: September 9, 2026

Summary

You will serve as a Superivsory Hydrologic Technician within the Utah Water Science Center. You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 5 nights per month. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes. GS-12 Step 01 $89,508 to Step 10 $116,362. First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.

Major Duties

USGS Wide - This is a Merit Promotion announcement for career and career conditional Bureau employees, Career Transition eligibles (CTAP), Current or former time-limited employees eligible under Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) and those who are eligible under the hiring paths listed above. Refer to Required Documents section for more information. Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: 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.