Supervisory Computer Scientist

US Geological Survey; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Geological Survey in Alaska invites applications for a Supervisory Computer Scientist. Lead software development for major projects and oversee system architecture, ensuring robust technical solutions.

A Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent with 30 semester hours in math/statistics and CS is required, including calculus. GS-14 requires at least one year of specialized experience at GS-13 level. COLA rates apply for AK and HI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science totaling 30 semester hours, with at least 15 hours in calculus
• Transcripts must be submitted
• Hours worked per week (e.g., full-time 40 hours) must be stated to receive credit for work experience

Responsibilities

• Manage software development for major projects or system initiatives involving advanced concepts
• Oversee development of integrated systems and document procedures and methods
• Develop new guidelines for use and implementation

Skills

Software development management

System architecture

Documentation and guidelines

Education

BS in computer science or math/CS

Job description

You will serve as a Supervisory Computer Scientist .

Pay will vary based on grade level and/or duty location for which you're selected. First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.

Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) rate of 1.49 (AK) & 2.91 (HI) is authorized.

Qualifications:

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-10/19/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.

To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST state either \"full-time\" (or \"40 hours a week\") or \"part-time\" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience. Failure to adequately provide information needed to determine number of hours worked in each position may result in that time not being credited when evaluating qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the full and/or part-time hours requirement as the service dates will be reflected.

Minimum Qualification Requirements: To qualify for this position, you must meet the following minimum qualifications:

Basic Educational Requirements: In addition to the specialized experience requirements for this position, you must meet the following:

• Degree: Bachelor's degree in computer science or bachelor's degree with 30 semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science. At least 15 of the 30 semester hours must have included any combination of statistics and mathematics that included differential and integral calculus. All academic degrees and course work must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions. You must submit transcripts.

Evaluation of Education:

Applicants should have sufficient knowledge to understand the fundamental concepts and techniques of computer science. Courses designed to provide an introduction to computer science techniques and methodologies, to problems of system design, and to other specialized fields are acceptable. Courses or experience in teaching elementary, business, or shop mathematics are not acceptable.

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To qualify for this position at the GS-14 grade level:

• Specialized Experience Requirement: you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience: Management of the software development for a major project or system initiative involving new or unexplored areas of system theory, data structures, architecture and communications; overseeing the development of integrated systems. Work has required full documentation and responsibility for all procedures, methods, and techniques used, as well as the development of new guidelines for use and implementation. You must include hours per week worked.

Volunteer Experience:

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Current or former displaced Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, you must be well-qualified, score at least 85 (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements), and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry.

Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g. resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of any additional assessment(s) required for this position.