Senior Geoscience Leader — Geophysics & Geochemistry

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS); Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) in Lakewood, Colorado seeks a Supervisory Physical Scientist to lead geophysical, geochemical, and geological investigations and supervise center personnel.

You will assign work, prioritize tasks, and guide professional development to advance land and resource management through data synthesis and partnership collaboration. Responsibilities include providing expert technical guidance, coordinating laboratory, field, and research activities, and ensuring

Qualifications

• Minimum education: degree in physical science, engineering, or mathematics with 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science; transcripts required.
• Combination of education and experience may be acceptable if it includes at least 24 semester hours in physical science and related engineering science plus appropriate experience.
• To qualify at GS-13, authorized specialized experience: at least one year at GS-12 level leading geological, geophysical, or geochemical investigations and coordinating labs/field activities; providing technical guidance and ensuring standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and leadership by assigning and prioritizing work and assessing performance.
• Plan and oversee complex geological, geophysical, and geochemical studies and investigations.
• Evaluate scientific data and develop recommendations; ensure quality and safety standards in projects and labs.
• Prepare and review scientific reports and technical findings; represent the organization in meetings with agencies and stakeholders.

Skills

Accountability

Communication

Data Analysis

Decision Making

Geology

Project Management

Education

Degree in physical science / engineering / mathematics with 24 semester hours in physical science or related engineering science

Job description

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) in Lakewood, Colorado seeks a Supervisory Physical Scientist to lead geophysical, geochemical, and geological investigations and supervise center personnel.

You will assign work, prioritize tasks, and guide professional development to advance land and resource management through data synthesis and partnership collaboration. Responsibilities include providing expert technical guidance, coordinating laboratory, field, and research activities, and ensuring