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Open: August 17, 2026 — Closes: August 26, 2026
Summary
You will serve as a Supervisory Hydrologic Technician with the Geological Survey. Lakewood, CO. GS-12 Salary: $98,800 (Step 01) to $129,742 (Step 10).
Major Duties
Open only to current USGS employees serving on perm competitive service appts; OR current USGS employees, regardless of current status, who are eligible for consideration under a noncompetitive auth such as those specific to 30% disabled vets, Individuals with Disabilities, Pathways Interns & Recent Grads who are eligible for noncompetitive conversion, etc., OR current or former employees who are serving, or previously served, on temp or term appt in a land management agency. As a Supervisory Hydrologic Technician within the Colorado Water Science Center, some of your specific duties will include: Serves as field office supervisor responsible for planning, assigning, reviewing, and ensuring satisfactory completion of administrative and technical work performed by assigned staff. Provides performance management, coaching, mentoring, training support, and technical direction while promoting teamwork, equitable treatment, and a safe work environment. Coordinates staff, equipment, travel, schedules, and resources; monitors project and network status; and resolves operational risks or technical issues to meet program objectives. Develops and maintains cooperative working relationships with Federal, Tribal, State, and local partners and USGS programs to support hydrologic networks and water-resource information needs. Uses Aquarius Time-Series or similar systems to perform hydrologic record analysis, approval, and audit functions, including evaluation of time-series data, corrections, shifts, ratings, and supporting computations within established deadlines. Reviews hydrologic data and staff work products; provides technical feedback; identifies training needs; and supports continuous improvement in technical quality. Operates a government or leased vehicle as an incidental driver.
