Senior Field Geologist — Federal Research & Travel

US Geological Survey; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

US Geological Survey in Reston, VA seeks a geologist at GS-13 to provide expert consultation and coordinate in subdisciplines of geology. You will represent an authoritative source for scientists and program specialists and lead geologic studies.

This role requires travel up to 1-2 nights per month and a strong background in planning, executing, and reporting on geologic studies. Starting salary ranges from $121,785 to $158,322 per year, with federal government benefits.

Qualifications

• Degree: geology, plus 20 additional semester hours in mathematics, physics, chemistry, biological science, structural, chemical, civil, mining or petroleum engineering, computer science, planetary geology, comparative planetology, geophysics, meteorology, hydrology, oceanography, physical geography, marine geology, and cartography. You must submit transcripts.
• Combination of education and experience: course work as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
• Specialized Experience Requirement: at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service, planning, executing and reporting on original geologic studies, with extensive knowledge and independent judgment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute and report on original geologic studies and ongoing geologic projects.
• Provide expert consultation and coordination across geology subdisciplines for scientists and program specialists.

Skills

Geology expertise

Field work planning

Data analysis

Education

Geology degree

20 semester hours in math/physics/chemistry/engineering/CS

Job description

US Geological Survey in Reston, VA seeks a geologist at GS-13 to provide expert consultation and coordinate in subdisciplines of geology. You will represent an authoritative source for scientists and program specialists and lead geologic studies.

This role requires travel up to 1-2 nights per month and a strong background in planning, executing, and reporting on geologic studies. Starting salary ranges from $121,785 to $158,322 per year, with federal government benefits.