Geologist - GIS & Mapping Specialist (Remote)

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS); Bellmead (TX); On-site; USD 63,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Geological Survey in Austin, Texas or Moffett Field, California seeks a Geologist GS-1350-09/11/12. The position is filled at GS-9 with a full performance level to GS-12. Pay varies by duty location; first-time hires usually start at step 1.

Duties include compiling geoscience data, generating maps in GeMS format, applying GIS techniques, and developing GIS solutions for geologic problems. Education requirements include a geology degree with transcripts and graduate study for master's.

Qualifications

• Specialized Experience: at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-7 performing observations, computations, compilations and analyses in assisting higher level Geologists.
• Education: completion of at least two years of graduate education leading to a master's degree in geology or related field, with transcripts.
• Foreign Education: proof of foreign credential evaluation if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Compile geoscience data to generate geologic maps, data releases, metadata, and GeMS format documents.
• Apply GIS techniques to geologic studies and problems, including generating geologic maps.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance project- and enterprise GIS solutions for geologic problems and studies.
• Apply methods to field/remote sensing observations and/or laboratory samples analysis.
• Contribute to training, workshops, and user-manual development.

Skills

Geology background

GIS analysis

Data management

Project collaboration

Education

Geology degree and related coursework

Graduate coursework toward master's

Tools

ESRI GIS software

Python/ArcPy

ArcGIS Online integration

Job description

U.S. Geological Survey in Austin, Texas or Moffett Field, California seeks a Geologist GS-1350-09/11/12. The position is filled at GS-9 with a full performance level to GS-12. Pay varies by duty location; first-time hires usually start at step 1.

Duties include compiling geoscience data, generating maps in GeMS format, applying GIS techniques, and developing GIS solutions for geologic problems. Education requirements include a geology degree with transcripts and graduate study for master's.