Physical Scientist

Geological Survey; Reston (VA); À distance; USD 85 000 - 133 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Telework eligible

Résumé du poste

Geological Survey in Reston, VA is seeking a Physical Scientist to perform geologic and geophysical analysis to create maps and assess energy resources across the nation.

You will interpret subsurface data, compile complex geologic information, and prepare written reports with figures and charts for national audiences, using GIS, ESRI software, spreadsheets and databases.

Qualifications

• This position requires a qualifying education, with transcripts submitted.
• Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial evaluation, official transcripts may be required later.

Responsabilités

• Interprets subsurface geophysical data and interprets seismic reflection data or collects drill cuttings and cores for analyses.
• Creates, manages, edits and customizes spatial data using ESRI GIS formats and compiles geologic maps for energy assessments.
• Use spreadsheets, databases, graphics, and visualization to display and analyze complex datasets.
• Prepare written reports with tables, figures and charts and present findings at meetings.

Connaissances

Geophysical data interpretation

GIS analysis

ESRI ArcGIS

Data visualization

Scientific reporting

Description du poste

You will serve as a Physical Scientist with United States Geological Survey in the Geology, Energy & Minerals Science Center performing geologic and geophysical analysis to create maps and assess energy resources. Salary $85,447.00 (GS-11 step 1) to $133,142.00 (GS-12 step 10) Per Year. First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.

Key Responsibilities

As a Physical Scientist within the Geology, Energy, and Minerals Science Center at USGS, your major duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Interprets subsurface geophysical data and has experience interpreting seismic reflection data, or collects and describes drill cuttings and cores from test wells and samples them for laboratory analyses, or compiles and interprets complex geologic and geographic data for energy resource assessment.

Creates, manages, edits and customizes spatial data using ESRI and/or other GIS file formats, and compiles and interprets complex geologic maps and geographic data for energy resource assessments.

Use spreadsheets, databases, graphics, and visualization, and statistical applications to display and analyze complex datasets Utilize professional knowledge of the principles and theories of geology, geochemistry, sedimentology, and stratigraphy to conduct surface and subsurface geologic investigations and uses knowledge of stratigraphy, structural geology, geophysics, and GIS to prepare maps of sedimentary basins.

Participate in team-based collaborative communication to provide technical guidance, summarize results of scientific investigations into complete written reports using tables, figures, and charts, and present complex findings on geologic energy resources to scientific peers at national or international meetings.

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 $85447 – $133142/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-26.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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