Supervisory Hydrologic Technician.

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS); Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Geological Survey in Kansas seeks a Supervisory Hydrologic Technician to lead a team in the Central Plains Water Science Center. You will supervise professional and support staff, plan work, assign tasks, and monitor performance to ensure mission success.

You will also oversee programming and annual budgeting submissions, ensuring allocations align with program goals, while directing water-quality data collection and field sampling activities in the field.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship proof required.
• Background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Selective Service registration for males born after 12-31-1959.
• Direct Deposit participation required.
• Successful E-Verify check.
• Valid state driver's license and safe driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and administrative supervision for a diverse staff.
• Plan and assign work based on capability; manage performance.
• Oversee budgeting submissions and monitor program expenditures.
• Coordinate water-quality data collection and field sampling activities.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Budgeting

Program management

Job description

Duties

USGS - This is a Merit Promotion Announcement for career and career conditional USGS Employees, Career Transition eligibles (CTAP), and those who are eligible under the hiring paths listed above. Refer to Required Documents section for more information.

As a Supervisory Hydrologic Technician within the Central Plains Water Science Center, some of your specific duties will include:

• Responsible for the technical and administrative supervision of professional, technical, clerical and administrative positions to carry out the mission of the organization.
• Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates; makes assignments based on capability and expertise; evaluates the work performance of subordinates; develops performance standards; gives advice or instruction to subordinates on work and administrative matters; and identifies developmental and training needs of employees, providing or arranging for needed development or training.
• Responsible for programming and annual budgeting submissions and ensure program accomplishments are within budget allocations.
• Conducting water-quality data collection field activities, including stream sampling, equipment maintenance.

Requirements

• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Direct Deposit participation required.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more, visit
• Selectee must provide a valid state driver's license & safe driving record. 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