Supervisory Hydrologic Technician

Geological Survey; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 91,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

The Geological Survey in Kansas seeks a Supervisory Hydrologic Technician to lead field and data-collection activities, and to manage a team of professionals, technicians, and support staff. You will plan work, assign tasks, evaluate performance, and oversee annual budgeting for water-quality programs.

Responsibilities include supervising field sampling, equipment maintenance, and ensuring program milestones are met within budget allocations while providing technical guidance and training to

Qualifications

• Experience supervising professional and technical staff.
• Experience with water-quality field data collection.
• Ability to plan, assign, and evaluate work and manage budgets.

Responsibilities

• Supervise professional, technical, and clerical staff.
• Plan work, assign tasks, and evaluate performance.
• Oversee budgeting submissions and ensure program milestones.
• Conduct water-quality sampling and maintain equipment.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Water sampling

Budget management

Team coordination

Job description

Open: August 12, 2026 — Closes: August 25, 2026

Summary

You will serve as a Supervisory Hydrologic Technician with Geological Survey. GS-12 Salary: Salary: $90,968 (Step 01) to $118,261 (Step 10).

Major 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.