Supervisory Hydrologic Technician

Geological Survey; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Geological Survey's Wyoming-Montana Water Science Center, Billings Field Office, Billings, Montana, seeks a Field Office Chief to lead staff and oversee hydrologic data collection and publication.

Responsibilities include planning monitoring programs, maintaining networks, ensuring compliance with technical standards, and coordinating with partners to advance water-resources data delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience leading technical teams and supervising staff.
• Knowledge of hydrologic data collection, QA/QC, and safety procedures.
• Ability to coordinate with Federal, State, Tribal, and local partners.

Responsibilities

• Set priorities and supervise hydrologic technicians.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee monitoring programs and data networks.
• Ensure data collection and dissemination meet standards.
• Coordinate resources, budget planning, and operations.
• Represent USGS with partners to support initiatives.

Job description

Open: September 2, 2026 — Closes: September 22, 2026

Summary

This position is with the U.S. Geological Survey, Wyoming-Montana Water Science Center, Billings Field Office, in Billings, Montana. As Field Office Chief, you will supervise employees who collect, process, review, and publish hydrologic data; oversee monitoring networks; ensure compliance with USGS technical and safety requirements; and coordinate programs with Federal, State, Tribal, and local partners.

Major Duties

Provides leadership and oversight to hydrologic technicians by establishing work priorities, assigning and reviewing work, evaluating performance, and supporting employee training, development, and career advancement. Plans, coordinates, and oversees hydrologic monitoring programs, including the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of surface-water, groundwater, water-quality, and sediment monitoring stations and data-collection networks. Ensures hydrologic data collection, computation, review, and dissemination activities comply with USGS technical standards, policies, quality assurance requirements, and safety procedures. Coordinates personnel, equipment, vehicles, and other resources to support mission objectives, efficient operations, budget planning, and the delivery of high-quality water-resources data. Represents the USGS and Water Science Center in interactions with Federal, State, Tribal, and local partners, cooperators, landowners, and other stakeholders to support monitoring programs, funding agreements, and collaborative initiatives. Communicates technical and operational information to employees, management, partners, and stakeholders; provides guidance and instruction; and facilitates coordination and resolution of operational issues.