Superivsory Hydrologic Technician

Summary

You will serve as a Superivsory Hydrologic Technician within the Utah Water Science Center.

You will serve as a Superivsory Hydrologic Technician within the Utah Water Science Center.

You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 5 nights per month. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes.

GS-12 Step 01 $ 89,508 to Step 10 $ 116,362. First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.

This job is open to

Internal to an agency

Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.

Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.

This is a Merit Promotion announcement for current and former career and career conditional Federal employees, Career Transition eligibles (CTAP & ICTAP) and those who are eligible under the hiring paths listed above. Refer to Required Documents section for more information.

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This is a Merit Promotion announcement for career and career conditional Bureau employees, Career Transition eligibles (CTAP), Current or former time-limited employees eligible under Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) and those who are eligible under the hiring paths listed above. Refer to Required Documents section for more information.

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following:

• Supervises all data collection activities for the Moab Field Office to ensure compliance with all technical policies, deadlines, and budget limitations as part of cooperation with local, State, and other Federal agencies.
• Exercises a broad range of supervisory responsibilities over employees, including major responsibilities in the selection, employment, evaluation, and allocation of personnel to projects and program elements.
• Develops staffing plans; recommends selection of employees; provides guidance on work related issues; approves training; evaluates performance as rating reviewing official; resolves internal problems; recommends awards; and effects or recommends disciplinary action.
• Manages resources in a responsible manner to promote efficiency, sound business practices, and adherence to administrative deadlines.
• Serves as a principle advisor and assistant to the Utah Water Science Center Surveillance Section and Center leadership.
• Serves as a technical expert in data collection methods, provides training, instruction and advice to technical personnel on USGS standard methods and procedures.
• Maintains close liaison with cooperators and stakeholders responsible for the development and control of natural resources, advising them on problems relating to management and development based on their knowledge of conditions and the results of investigation.
• Operates a government owned or leased vehicle as an incidental driver.

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• 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 https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
• A physical examination will be required, or a statement regarding physical ability will need to be completed. You must maintain physical fitness standards throughout employment.
• You are required to complete training, obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.
• This is a supervisory position that may require completion of a supervisory probationary period.

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

This probationary period is 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