Supervisory Hydrologic Technician.

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS); Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is seeking a Supervisory Hydrologic Technician for the Pennsylvania Water Science Center, Williamsport Office. You will lead teams conducting surface, ground, and water-quality data collection and reporting, while managing cooperators and stakeholders.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, collaboration with federal and state agencies, and adoption of innovative hydrologic technologies to improve data quality and network efficiency.

Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen or national.
• Background investigation and favorable adjudication required.
• Selective Service registration for males born after 12-31-1959.
• Direct Deposit participation required.
• Pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must pass a physical examination.
• Complete training and obtain government credit card with travel and purchase authority.

Responsibilities

• Plans, designs, schedules, and supervises activities of staff and interns in surface, ground, and water-quality data collection, data management, and data reporting for the Williamsport Office.
• Promotes and maintains relations with USGS programs and other agencies involved in hydrologic networks.
• Serves as local expert on new technologies in hydrologic data collection.
• Provides administrative and technical direction to staff following federal policies and procedures.

Job description

Duties

As a Supervisory Hydrologic Technician Within The Pennsylvania Water Science Center, Some Of The Major Duties You Will Perform Include But Are Not Limited To The Following:

• Plans, designs, schedules, and supervises the activities of employees and student interns engaged in surface, ground, and water-quality hydrologic data collection, data management, and data reporting activities for the Williamsport Office of the Science Center.
• Promotes and maintains cooperator relations with USGS programs, and local, State, and other Federal agencies concerned with the development and operation of hydrologic networks.
• Serves as the local expert on new and innovative technologies in hydrologic data collection.
• Provides administrative and technical direction to the staff utilizing knowledge of pertinent Federal and Bureau personnel, EEO, safety, finance and procurement policies and procedures.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• 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
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
• You must pass a physical examination.
• You are required to complete training, obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period to evaluate your fitness and whether your continuation of employment advances the public interest.

This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, the agency will consider: your performance and conduct; the needs