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Supervisory Hydrologic Technician
Geological Survey · Posted 58 days ago
Hybrid Indianapolis, IN $90K – $117K Apply by Aug 11, 2026 Hydrologic Technician ESTJESTPISFPISTP Trades
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What General Information Do I Need To Know About This Position? GS-12 Salary: Salary: $90,341 (Step 01) to $117,446 (Step 10);
What You'll Do
- →Manages strict adherence to CRP deadlines to ensure technical validity, and timeliness so that the needs of Federal, State and local agencies are met Physical Demands: Work regularly requires considerable dexterity, agility, and strenuous physical exertion.
- →Field assignments involve climbing and/or working from tall ladders and scaffolding, or other elevated structures; working on uneven, slippery, or steep terrain such as streambanks, rocky embankments, wetlands, or flood-affected areas; and lifting and carrying, or deploying equipment that frequently weighs 50 pounds or more.
- →The incumbent must often bend, crouch, or work in confined or restricted spaces to install, maintain, or repair hydrologic instruments.
- →Many tasks require sustained periods of standing, wading in fast-moving or deep water, or operating in adverse weather conditions such as extreme heat, rain, cold, or high humidity.
- →These physical demands are essential to complete hydrologic measurements, instrument servicing, and site inspections safely and effectively.
- →Work Environment: Work is performed in both office and field settings.
- →Office duties are carried out in a typical environment requiring no special safety precautions.
- →Fieldwork, however, routinely exposes the incumbent to a wide range of environmental and weather conditions, including extreme heat or cold, heavy rain, high humidity or snow.
- →Field assignments often involve work near or in rivers, canals, wetlands, and storm-impacted areas where footing may be unstable, slippery, or steep.
- →The incumbent may encounter aggressive dangerous wildlife, biting insects, dense vegetation, poisonous plants, and other natural hazards.
- →Field sites may also involve risks such as flooding, fast moving water, ice, heavy equipment, traffic, or exposure to irritant or toxic chemicals used in hydrologic monitoring.
- →Travel to remote or difficult-to-access locations is common.
- →As a supervisor, the incumbent is responsible not only for personal safety but also ensuring that subordinates adhere to established safety procedures and employ proper protective equipment.
- →Field duties may require the use of hard hats, gloves, boots, googles, respirators, life jackets, or other specialized safety gear.
Requirements
- ✓Key Requirements: Applicants must be U.S.
- ✓Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation.
- ✓Selectee may be subject to serving a one-year probationary period.
- ✓More requirements are listed under Qualifications and Other Information.
- ✓Selectee must provide a valid state driver's license & safe driving record.
- ✓Selectee subject to successful completion of a pre-employment medical exam.
- ✓Are There Any Special Requirements For This Position?
- ✓Because this position requires travel for official business, the selectee will be required to apply for a charge card within 30 calendar days of appointment.
- ✓Individuals who have delinquent account balances from a previous Government charge card will be required to satisfy their existing obligation before a new card can be issued.
- ✓You will be required to operate a government-owned or -leased vehicle in the performance of your official duties.
- ✓Applicants for this position must meet the following requirements: (1) possess a valid State license, and (2) possess a safe driving record.
- ✓If selected, you will be required to provide proof of a valid State license & a copy of your driving record.
- ✓Taking and passing a pre-employment medical examination at Federal expense is required due to the physical demands of this job.
- ✓A background investigation will be required for this position.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 6f156e88-dfda-40f9-8343-735c93af6bc0
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