Charles Walker, Ph.D.
Dr. Charles Walker manages the Hydrologic Data Collection Networks (Surface Water, Groundwater and Water-Quality Data Collection) in the Maryland, Delaware and District of Columbia Areas. Chuck specializes in state of the art hydrologic data collection system design, implementation and operation.
Professional Experience
2020- present Associate Director for Data. United States Geological Survey. Manage Hydrologic Data Collection Networks.
2016 – 2020 Supervisory Hydrologist. United States Geological Survey. Supervise hydrologists and hydrologic technicians focusing on water-quality data collection and research.
2016 – 2016 Deputy Center Director (Acting). United States Geological Survey. Worked with senior managers to provide organizational leadership.
2012 – 2020 Water-Quality Specialist. United States Geological Survey. Serve as a technical and quality assurance reviewer for proposals, datasets and reports.
2010 – 2016 Hydrologist. United States Geological Survey. Project leader for water resource investigations.
2006 – 2010 Post-doctoral Research Associate. The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA. Developed methods to measure and model estrogen transport through soils.
Education and Certifications
Ph.D. Soil Science, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA.
M.S. Environmental Pollution Control, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA.
B.S. in Environmental Resource Management, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA. Minor: Environmental Engineering.