Senior Supervisory Physical Scientist & Center Director

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS); Flagstaff (AZ); Remote; USD 148,000 - 192,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework allowed

Federal benefits package

Job summary

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) in Flagstaff, AZ, seeks a Supervisory Physical Scientist to lead the Astrogeology Science Center. You will supervise staff across professional, technical, clerical, and administrative roles to advance space science, geology, and data management.

You will direct center operations, approve data products, and represent USGS in national and international partnerships, guiding program development and resource stewardship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in physical science, engineering, or mathematics with 24 semester hours in physical science/engineering
• OR
• Combination of education and experience equivalent to 4 years in physical science/engineering/mathematics

Responsibilities

• Supervise a large staff in professional, technical, clerical and administrative work to carry out the mission.
• Directly supervise professional, technical, clerical and administrative work and assess contractor work for adequacy.
• Serve as Center Director for Astrogeology Science Center and oversee space science, geology, remote sensing/cartography, computer science research and tech development.
• Approve USGS information products and data for release, including provisional or preliminary data and data services.
• Act as an advocate for Center employees, communicating capabilities to Federal, state, and academic communities; develop partnerships.

Education

Bachelor's degree in physical science, engineering, or mathematics with 24 semester hours in physical science/engineering

Education/experience combination equivalent to 4 years in physical science/engineering/mathematics

Job description

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) in Flagstaff, AZ, seeks a Supervisory Physical Scientist to lead the Astrogeology Science Center. You will supervise staff across professional, technical, clerical, and administrative roles to advance space science, geology, and data management.

You will direct center operations, approve data products, and represent USGS in national and international partnerships, guiding program development and resource stewardship.