Geologist

Geological Survey; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 119,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Geological Survey, Office of the Regional Director, Rocky Mountain Region, Central Energy Resources Science Center, seeks a Geologist to work in Lakewood, Colorado as GS-1350-12/13. This federal position involves building geologic models and assessing energy resources.

At the full performance level, you will compile datasets, interpret results, and collaborate with colleagues to disseminate findings through reports and meetings.

Responsibilities

• Compile, synthesize, interpret geologic datasets to build models of energy resources.
• Conduct studies of geologic energy resources (petroleum, geothermal, uranium).
• Collaborate with USGS colleagues on quantitative energy resource assessments.
• Participate in conferences/meetings as a technical representative and disseminate results.
• Prepare reports documenting energy assessment work for internal or external use.

Skills

Geologic data analysis

Report writing

Collaboration

Job description

Open: September 2, 2026 — Closes: September 23, 2026

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.

Major 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:

1. 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.
2. Conduct studies of geologic energy resources (e.g., petroleum, geothermal, uranium); these studies lead to assessments of undiscovered resources.
3. Collaborate with USGS colleagues to conduct quantitative assessments of geologic energy resources.
4. 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.
5. 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.

Salary Range Information (Per Annum): *First time hires to the federal government typically start at the beginning salary in the range for their respective grade level. GS-12: $99,800 - $129,742 GS-13: $118,675 - $154,280