Supervisory Hydrologic Technician

U.S. Geological Survey; Klamath Falls (OR); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Federal benefits

Job summary

U.S. Geological Survey, located in Oregon, seeks a senior supervisor to lead hydrologic data operations at the Northwest Pacific Island Region, Oregon Water Science Center, in Klamath Falls.

The role directs field data collection, data analysis, and station maintenance, while coordinating with partners and managing budgets and staff. The successful candidate will guide policy, uphold safety standards, and foster collaboration with Tribal, State, and Federal partners, ensuring high-quality

Qualifications

• Requires experience supervising hydrologic data operations and personnel.
• Strong ability to plan, schedule, and direct field data collection and monitoring activities.
• Experience building partnerships with cooperators and water-resource agencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise hydrologic data operations in the office.
• Build and maintain partnerships with cooperators and water-resource agencies.
• Contribute to Science Center leadership, planning, and policy execution.
• Ensure workplace safety and operational efficiency.
• Manage personnel performance and development.

Skills

Hydrology data operations

Supervisory experience

Project planning

Stakeholder collaboration

Field data collection

Education

Bachelor's degree in hydrology or related field

Tools

GIS

Hydrologic data analysis software

Job description

Summary

This position is in the Northwest Pacific Island Region, Oregon Water Science Center, in Klamath Falls, OR.

Major Duties

• Lead and supervise hydrologic data operations in the office. Oversees office and field activities involving the collection, computation, and analysis of surface-water, groundwater, sediment, and water-quality data. Plans and schedules data-collection efforts, ensures accurate hydrologic records, and directs the construction, installation, and maintenance of monitoring stations and equipment. Assigns workloads, reviews technical outputs, and provides guidance on complex analytical and administrative matters.
• Build and maintain partnerships with cooperators and water-resource agencies. Initiates and sustains regular communication with existing and potential cooperators to understand shared water-resource information needs. Represents the office at meetings with local, Tribal, State, and Federal partners to plan programs, budgets, and future studies. Leads periodic consultations to assess current and emerging water-resource conditions.
• Contribute to Science Center leadership, planning, and policy execution. Participates in supervisory and data-program leadership meetings to help set priorities, policies, and long-range plans for the Science Center. Supports the development and execution of technical standards and operational guidelines and provides technical expertise to colleagues engaged in regional and national projects.
• Ensure workplace safety and operational efficiency. Promotes safe work practices by identifying hazards, reviewing accidents, enforcing OSHA standards, and directing regular inspections of office and field installations. Develops funding estimates, human-resource plans, and operational budgets for the field office. Prioritizes and coordinates workloads to meet organizational objectives and immediate program demands.
• Manage personnel performance, development, and workplace equity. Evaluates employee performance, updates position descriptions, and resolves complaints. Conducts interviews and recommends selections, promotions, awards, and disciplinary actions. Identifies training needs and delivers in-house instruction on hydrologic data methods.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work regularly requires considerable dexterity, agility, and strenuous physical exertion such as climbing and/or working from tall ladders and scaffolding; work in areas where footing is treacherous such as slippery riverbanks, steep rocky terrain, or fast-moving water; lifting heavy objects weighing 23 kilograms (50 pounds) or more or crouching or crawling in restricted areas.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Office conditions do not require special safety precautions; field conditions may include extreme heat or cold, rain or snow, possible aggressive wildlife encounters, and hazardous conditions such as ice or flooding, or exposure to irritant or toxic chemicals. Work may require the use of special clothing or gear such as masks, coats, boots, goggles, respirators, or life jackets.

Requirements

Key Requirements: Selectee may be subject to serving a one-year supervisory probationary period. More requirements are listed under Qualifications and Other Information. Selectee must provide a valid state driver's license & safe driving record. Selectee subject to successful completion of a pre-employment medical exam. Are There Any Special Requirements For This Position? Pre-Employment Medical - Taking and passing a pre-employment medical examination at Federal expense is required due to the physical demands of this job. You will be required to operate a government-owned or leased vehicle in the performance of your official duties. Applicants for this position must meet the following requirements: (1) possess a valid State license, and (2) possess a safe driving record. If selected, you will be required to provide proof of a valid State license & a copy of your driving record. Because this position requires travel for official business, the selectee will be required to apply for a charge card within 30 calendar days of appointment. Individuals who have delinquent account balances from a previous Government charge card will be required to satisfy their existing obligation before a new card can be issued. A background investigation will be required for this position. Continued employment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favourable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination. Throughout the recruitment and hiring process we will be communicating with you via email; therefore, it is imperative that the email address you provide when applying for this vacancy remains active. Should your email address change, please notify the point of contact identified in the vacancy announcement as soon as possible so that we can update our system. If you are a Federal employee applying for a promotion (under merit promotion procedures) you must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of the announcement.

Evaluations

Resume Length:Please limit your resume to no more than 2 pages. If more than 2 pages are submitted, only the first 2 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.

Basis of Rating: Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the result of the assessment required for this position. Your responses must be substantiated by your resume. If you do not respond to the application questions you may be rated ineligible.

Resume Review Assessment Required: If you meet the eligibility and basic qualification requirements for this position subject-matter-experts will perform a structured review of your resume to evaluate your knowledge, skills, abilities, and competences as they directly relate to the duties of this position. Due weight will be given to performance appraisals and awards during the interview/selection process conducted by the hiring manager. If referred, all relevant documents including performance appraisals and awards submitted with your application package will be forwarded to the hiring official for review.

Other Information

Other Information: This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies in the advertised office or other U.S. Geological Survey offices in the local commuting area.

Applicants who include vulgar, offensive, or inappropriate language or information in their application package will be ineligible for further consideration for this position.

The application contains information subject to the Privacy Act (P.L. 93-579, 5 USC 552a). The information is used to determine qualifications for employment, and is authorized under Title 5, USC, Section 3302 and 3361.

As part of the application process, a series of four short essay questions will be included. Applicants must certify that their own words were used to answer the questions.

Applicants who apply under this job opportunity announcement agree to have their application, associated documents and applicable personal information shared with other Bureaus/Offices within the Department of the Interior (DOI) who have vacancies within the same occupational series, grade, full performance level and in the same geographic location(s), including within the same metro/commuting area.

Applying to this announcement does not replace the need to apply to other job opportunity announcements for which you wish to receive consideration.

Agency Benefits

USGS has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework in accordance with the DOI Telework policy and with supervisor approval. The official worksite for the selectee is the duty station identified in this vacancy announcement. The selectee will typically report to this duty location on a regular and recurring weekly basis. For additional information on our internal telework policy, please reference the Department of the Interior Telework Handbook at: https://www.doi.gov/telework/policies.

Working for the U.S. Geological Survey offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; health, life, dental, vision, and long term care insurance, flexible spending accounts, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.