Supervisory Hydrologic Technician

This position is with the U.S. Geological Survey, Wyoming-Montana Water Science Center, Billings Field Office, in Billings, Montana. As Field Office Chief, you will supervise employees who collect, process, review, and publish hydrologic data; oversee monitoring networks; ensure compliance with USGS technical and safety requirements; and coordinate programs with Federal, State, Tribal, and local partners. Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. 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://www.e-verify.gov/. Selectee must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license and a U.S. Government Motor Vehicle Operator's Identification Card for the duration of the appointment because the job involves operating government-owned or leased vehicles. You must meet all eligibility, qualification, and time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of the announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period to evaluate your fitness and whether your continuation of employment advances the public interest. This probationary period 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 agency will consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.