John Hoffmann
About John Hoffmann
John Hoffmann serves as the Center Director of the Pacific Islands Water Science Center at the U.S. Geological Survey, where he has worked in various roles since 1984. His extensive experience in hydrology and geology includes overseeing water-resource information across multiple regions in the Pacific.
Work at U.S. Geological Survey
John Hoffmann has held multiple positions at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) throughout his career. He served as Center Director at the Arizona Water Science Center from 2007 to 2013. Following this role, he worked as Chief of the Water Science Field Team from 2013 to 2017. He has also been the Director of the Office of Quality Assurance within the Water Mission Area from 2017 to 2020. Currently, he is the Center Director at the Pacific Islands Water Science Center in Honolulu, Hawaii, a position he has held since 2020. His work involves overseeing a team of approximately 40 employees and providing water-resource information across various regions.
Education and Expertise
John Hoffmann earned a Bachelor of Science in Geology/Earth Science from Michigan Technological University, completing his studies from 1981 to 1984. He then pursued a Master of Science in Geology at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, studying from 1985 to 1988. His educational background supports his extensive expertise in hydrology and geology, which he has applied throughout his career at USGS. Hoffmann's skills encompass both technical and administrative management within scientific research settings.
Background
John Hoffmann began his career at the U.S. Geological Survey in 1984 as a Geologist. He transitioned to various roles, including Hydrologist from 1988 to 1999, where he worked in Hawaii, the Northern Mariana Islands, and Tucson. He continued to build his career in water science, serving as a Ground-Water Specialist from 1999 to 2006 and later as Associate Director and Chief of Hydrologic Investigations at the Arizona Water Science Center from 2006 to 2007. His diverse experiences have contributed to his leadership roles within USGS.
Achievements
Throughout his career at the U.S. Geological Survey, John Hoffmann has been involved in significant water science research and management. He has played a crucial role in providing water-resource information and products for regions including Hawaii, Guam, American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, the Marshall Islands, and the Federated States of Micronesia. His leadership at the Pacific Islands Water Science Center emphasizes his commitment to advancing water science initiatives in these areas.