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Open: July 2, 2026 — Closes: July 9, 2026
Summary
This position serves as the Field Office Chief for the Rapid City Field Office of the Dakota Water Science Center and is responsible for supervising hydrologic technicians and managing hydrologic data-collection programs throughout the assigned area. The incumbent oversees the collection, review, and dissemination of surface water, groundwater, and water-quality data while ensuring compliance with USGS standards and safety requirements.
Major Duties
At the full performance level (GS-12) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: Provides leadership and oversight to hydrologic technicians by establishing work priorities, assigning and reviewing work, evaluating performance, and supporting employee training, development, and career advancement. Plans, coordinates, and oversees hydrologic monitoring programs, including the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of surface-water, groundwater, water-quality, and sediment monitoring stations and data-collection networks. Ensures hydrologic data collection, computation, review, and dissemination activities comply with USGS technical standards, policies, quality assurance requirements, and safety procedures. Coordinates personnel, equipment, vehicles, and other resources to support mission objectives, efficient operations, budget planning, and the delivery of high-quality water-resources data. Represents the USGS and Water Science Center in interactions with Federal, State, Tribal, and local partners, cooperators, landowners, and other stakeholders to support monitoring programs, funding agreements, and collaborative initiatives. Communicates technical and operational information to employees, management, partners, and stakeholders; provides guidance and instruction; and facilitates coordination and resolution of operational issues.