Supervisory Hydrologic Technician

Summary

GS‑12 Salary: $ Per Year (Step 1) to $ Per Year (Step 10). First‑time hires to the Federal Government are typically hired at Step 01.

• Plans, schedules, and supervises the activities of employees and student interns engaged in surface water hydrologic data collection, data management, and data reporting activities for 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 expert on new and innovative technologies in surface water hydrologic data collection.
• Provides administrative and technical direction to the staff, including knowledge of pertinent Federal and Bureau personnel, safety, finance and procurement policies and procedures.

Applicants will be required to serve a one‑year probationary period during which fitness and continued employment advantage to the public interest will be evaluated. Evaluation criteria include performance, conduct, agency needs, organizational goals, and federal service efficiency.

• One‑year probationary period may apply.
• Valid State driver’s license and safe driving record; proof required upon selection.
• Successful completion of a pre‑employment medical examination at Federal expense.
• Background investigation required; successful completion is essential.
• Charge card application within 30 calendar days of appointment; any delinquent balances must be cleared.
• Active email address for communications throughout the recruitment process.
• Federal employees applying for promotion must meet time‑in‑grade requirements by closing date.

Candidates must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS‑11 in the Federal service. This includes planning, coordinating, and conducting surface‑water monitoring and investigations; operating and maintaining streamflow, lake, and reservoir monitoring stations; collecting, analyzing, and interpreting hydrologic and hydraulic data; establishing stage‑discharge relationships; developing rating curves; computing streamflow records; conducting flood‑response activities; evaluating hydrologic trends and watershed conditions; ensuring data quality;

preparing technical reports; coordinating with Federal, State, Tribal, and local partners.

Foreign education may be used if documented as comparable to an accredited U.S. institution. Volunteer experience via National Service programs counts toward experience.

• Telework is permitted in accordance with DOI Telework policy.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Health, life, dental, vision, and long‑term care insurance.
• Participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Other standard U.S. Geological Survey benefits.

• Submit a complete online resume and application through USAJOBS before the closing date.
• Answer all questionnaire items in your own words; failure to answer may render you ineligible.
• Attach required documents such as proof of driver’s license, medical exam results, and background investigation clearance.
• Resume limited to two pages; additional pages will not be considered.