Geologist: Field Research & Mineral Resources Leader

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS); Reston (VA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Geological Survey in Reston, VA seeks a Geologist to serve as an authoritative consultant among scientists and program specialists, coordinating research in several subdisciplines of geology. Travel up to 1–2 nights per month may be required.

GS-13 salary ranges from $121,785 to $158,322 per year. First-time hires start at step 1. U.S. Citizens and CTAP eligibles may apply; background checks and travel card requirements apply. probationary period mandatory.

Qualifications

• Basic Educational Requirements: geology, plus 20 additional semester hours in mathematics, physics, chemistry, biological science, geophysics, or related fields.
• Specialized Experience: one full year at GS-12 level with planning, executing and reporting geologic studies.

Responsibilities

• Contribute scientific knowledge to projects focused on mineral resources and geologic mapping.
• Provide geochemistry and geochronology expertise for bedrock geology investigations.
• Design and carry out plans for new research including fieldwork and laboratory analyses.
• Interpret aeromagnetic data and communicate results at conferences and in publications.

Job description

U.S. Geological Survey in Reston, VA seeks a Geologist to serve as an authoritative consultant among scientists and program specialists, coordinating research in several subdisciplines of geology. Travel up to 1–2 nights per month may be required.

GS-13 salary ranges from $121,785 to $158,322 per year. First-time hires start at step 1. U.S. Citizens and CTAP eligibles may apply; background checks and travel card requirements apply. probationary period mandatory.