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Open: October 30, 2026 — Closes: November 5, 2026
Summary
You will serve as a Supervisory Hydrologist with Geological Survey. This position serves as the Division Director for the ESPD who is responsible for ensuring that WMA's core knowledge of hydrologic processes, and process-oriented scientific expertise/capacity are well balanced and maintained. Pay will vary based on grade level and/or duty location for which you're selected. First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.
Major Duties
This is a Merit Promotion announcement for current career and career conditional US Geological Survey Bureau employees and Career Transition eligibles (CTAP). Refer to the Required Documents section for more information. Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Directs strategic resource planning and financial management for scientific programs, including developing budget requirements, establishing funding priorities, and overseeing the allocation of personnel, equipment, facilities, and resources to support operations and long-term organizational goals. Plans, directs, and evaluates complex scientific and technical programs involving integrated process-based research, hydrologic modeling, water resource assessments, and quality assurance to ensure scientific integrity, operational effectiveness, and achievement of mission objectives. Provides strategic leadership and direction for scientific research, technical programs, and policy development to advance organizational goals and national water resource priorities. Establishes and maintains partnership with senior scientific and technical officials across Federal, State, Tribal, local, academic and other organizations to coordinate research activities and counsel on a wide range of modeling-related activities. Exercises supervisory authority over personnel management, workforce planning, performance evaluation, recruitment, and employee relations while ensuring compliance with Federal regulations and merit system principles.
