Supervisory Hydrologic Technician

This position is a Supervisory Hydrologic Technician role with the Utah Water Science Center. Overnight travel may be required up to 5 nights per month.

This job is open to current federal employees of the hiring agency, career transition eligibles (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL), and those eligible under specified hiring paths. First-time hires to the Federal government typically start at the Step 1 rate.

Pay

GS-12: Step 01 $89,508 to Step 10 $116,362.

Duties

• Management and supervision of all data collection activities for the Northern Utah Field Office to ensure compliance with technical policies, deadlines, and budget limitations in cooperation with local, State, and other Federal agencies.
• Oversee cooperator maintenance and product deliverables.
• Facilitate and oversee data collection.
• Operate a government-owned or leased vehicle as an incidental driver.

Requirements

• 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.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Visit e-verify.gov for more information.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license throughout employment.
• A physical examination or a statement regarding physical ability will be required. Must maintain physical fitness standards throughout employment.
• 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, 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.

Qualifications

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement (08/16/2026). Competitive candidates must also meet Time-in-Grade requirements as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F.

For current Federal employees, if hours worked per week are not included on your resume, you must submit a non-award SF-50 to validate your work schedule. An award SF-50 will not be acceptable for this purpose. For periods reflecting military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient. For all other applicants, your resume must state either "full-time" or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week.

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

To qualify for this position at the GS-12 level, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience includes:

• Planning and conducting the computation and collection of data from approximately thirty or more gaging stations.
• Determining stage-discharge relations, computing rating tables, and calculating mean daily, monthly, and annual discharge rates.
• Acting as a party chief and making indirect measurements of flood flows under difficult conditions.
• Collecting data for computing flood flows by various methods (slope-area, flow over dams, through culverts, over embankments).
• Obtaining hydrologic data from published and unpublished sources and conducting hydrologic studies on flood and drought frequency.
• Planning and coordinating a groundwater survey program for areas with complex features or planning challenges.

Volunteer experience (paid or unpaid) may also be credited if it builds relevant competencies, knowledge, or skills.

Education

This position does not allow substituting education for experience.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits designed to make your federal career rewarding. Eligibility depends on the type of position (full-time, part-time, or intermittent).

Additional Information

• Additional vacancies may be filled using this job announcement.
• DOI employees, their spouses, and minor children may not acquire or retain claims, permits, leases, or other rights in Federal lands, with limited exceptions. Additional ethics prohibitions apply.
• Pre-employment physical required due to fieldwork demands.
• Work may involve significant unsafe or hazardous conditions.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications. Your application materials (resume, supporting documents) and responses to the questionnaire will be reviewed. Additional assessments, including a Structured Resume Review, will measure competencies such as:

• Communication
• Hydrology
• Leadership
• Managing Human Resources
• Oral Communication
• Problem Solving
• Project Management

Submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal/evaluation and a list of awards received in the last 5 years. If unavailable, provide a statement explaining why.