Geologist

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS); Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 76,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) in Lakewood, Colorado, seeks a Geologist at the GS-1350-12/13 level to compile and interpret geologic data for energy resource assessments within the Central Energy Resources Science Center, Rocky Mountain Region.

At the full performance level, the incumbent will build geologic models, study energy resources, and collaborate with colleagues to disseminate results through reports and meetings.

Responsibilities

• Compile, synthesize, interpret, and integrate diverse geologic datasets for a basin or region to construct geologic models for energy resources.
• Conduct studies of geologic energy resources (e.g., petroleum, geothermal, uranium) to assess undiscovered resources.
• Collaborate with USGS colleagues to conduct quantitative assessments of geologic energy resources.
• Participate in internal and external conferences/meetings as a technical representative and disseminate results.
• Prepare reports documenting geologic energy assessment work for internal or external publications.

Job description

Summary

These positions will serve as a Geologist, GS-1350-12/13 with the Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey, Office of the Regional Director, Rocky Mountain Region, Central Energy Resources Science Center.

This job is open to U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S., the public, and federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL). The announcement is open to U.S. Citizen or National; and Career transition eligibles (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL).

Duties

These positions are located within the Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey, Office of the Regional Director, Rocky Mountain Region, Central Energy Resources Science Center, duty stationed in Lakewood, Colorado. At the full performance level (GS-13) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Compile, synthesize, interpret, and integrate diverse geologic datasets for a basin or region to construct geologic models for the generation, migration, accumulation, and/or production of geologic energy resources.
• Conduct studies of geologic energy resources (e.g., petroleum, geothermal, uranium); these studies lead to assessments of undiscovered resources.
• Collaborate with USGS colleagues to conduct quantitative assessments of geologic energy resources.
• Participate in internal and external conferences and/or meetings as a technical representative. Participation in meetings and/or conferences is for the purpose of disseminating results.
• Prepare reports documenting geologic energy assessment related work. These reports may be for internal USGS publications or for external journals and are intended to disseminate results.

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