David Hart
About David Hart
David Hart is a Hydraulic Technician at the U.S. Geological Survey, specializing in sediment monitoring in the San Francisco Bay area. He holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master's Degree in Geology from California State University-Sacramento and has previous experience as a geologist and teaching assistant.
Work at U.S. Geological Survey
David Hart has been employed at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) since 2018 as a Hydraulic Technician. He works within the California Water Science Center, contributing to various projects related to water quality and sediment transport. His responsibilities include assisting in fieldwork activities, calibrating and programming sondes for continuous monitoring networks, and developing hydraulic models using R to analyze sediment budgets and movement in the Delta-Bay system.
Education and Expertise
David Hart holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and a Master’s Degree in Geology from California State University-Sacramento. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his work in hydraulic engineering and sediment transport. His expertise includes programming data-loggers, maintaining telemetry sites, and analyzing telemetry network measurements to ensure data accuracy prior to publication.
Background
Before joining USGS, David Hart worked at Brown and Caldwell as a Geologist I from 2014 to 2016 in Rancho Cordova, California. He also served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at California State University-Sacramento for 11 months in 2016. These roles contributed to his professional development and understanding of geological processes and water quality management.
Achievements
David Hart has contributed to various projects focused on sedimentation and erosion measurements, invasive species analysis, and suspended-sediment sampling in the Delta. His involvement in these projects highlights his commitment to advancing knowledge in sediment transport and water quality, particularly in the context of the San Francisco Bay and Delta regions.