Geologist

Geological Survey; Falmouth (MA); Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Geological Survey in the U.S. Department of the Interior, Northeast Region, Woods Hole Coastal & Marine Science Center, seeks a Geologist for field work and data-driven marine geology research.

The position may require weekend hours and up to 1–2 nights of travel per month, with a government travel card issued. Responsibilities include collecting, analyzing, and interpreting marine geological and geophysical data (seismic-reflection data) and using seafloor/sub-seafloor mapping technologies.

Qualifications

• Collect, analyze, and interpret marine geological and geophysical data to support detailed investigations.
• Use seafloor and sub-seafloor mapping technologies to collect data, including seismic-reflection data.
• Apply processing, interpretation and data integration software such as Kingdom Suite, Reveal, GIS.
• Interpret geological data and independently carry out detailed investigations.
• Prepare or lead authoritative reports and deliver presentations to professional audiences.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and interpret marine geological and geophysical data (including seismic-reflection data) to support detailed investigations.
• Use geological and geophysical processing, interpretation and data integration software to evaluate marine and coastal geologic projects.
• Prepare or lead technically or scientifically authoritative reports and deliver presentations to professional audiences.

Skills

Geology data analysis

Geophysical interpretation

Scientific reporting

Education

Mandatory education transcripts

Tools

Kingdom Suite

Reveal

GIS

Job description

You will serve as a Geologist within the Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey, Northeast Region, Woods Hole Coastal & Marine Science Center. This position includes field work which may include weekends hours. You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 1-2 nights per month. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes.

Key Responsibilities

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Collect, analyze, and interpret marine geological and geophysical data (including seismic-reflection data) to support detailed investigations. Use a variety of seafloor and sub-seafloor mapping technologies and methods to collect and analyze geologic and geophysical data, including seismic-reflection data.

Use geological and geophysical processing, interpretation and data integration software, such as Kingdom Suite, Reveal, GIS, to evaluate marine and coastal geologic scientific projects. Analyzes and interprets geological and geophysical data and independently carries out detailed investigations. Prepares or leads technically or scientific authoritative reports and publications and deliver presentations to professional audiences.

Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level. Salary: GS-09: $69,905 (Step 1) - $90,882 (Step 10) GS-11: $84,579 (Step 1) - $109,959 (Step 10) First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.

Requirements & Education

This position has a mandatory education requirement. You must submit a copy of your transcript(s) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience. Transcripts must include your name, school name, grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, and date the degree was conferred, if applicable. A typed list of courses, grades, semester/quarter hours, GPA, etc. will not be accepted.

Non-submission may result in being rated not qualified for the position. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.

Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | U.S. Department of Education.

https://www.ed.gov/about/initiatives/international-affairs/recognition-of-foreign-qualification

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Geological Survey, Department of the Interior.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $69905 – $109959/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-06.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.