Supervisory Physical Scientist

Geological Survey; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 106,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

The Geological Survey in Saint Petersburg, FL seeks a Supervisory Physical Scientist (GS-13) to lead technical programs and oversee coastal change hazards modeling efforts. The role requires directing interdisciplinary studies and serving as the senior technical expert for numerical modeling within the Coastal Change Hazards Center.

First time hires to the Federal government typically start at the step 1 rate; the position offers a competitive GS-13 pay range ($106,437 to $138,370) depending on

Responsibilities

• Preparation, execution, review, supervision, and administration of technical programs.
• Design and conduct interdisciplinary scientific studies involving coastal numerical modeling.
• Serve as senior technical expert related to numerical modeling of coastal change hazards.
• Supervise Coastal Change Hazards Center modeling staff.
• Represent the USGS at technical meetings, conferences, and committees related to coastal change hazards, exercising delegated authority to represent the science centers in matters pertaining to coastal change hazards daily operations.

Job description

Open: October 15, 2026 — Closes: October 23, 2026

Summary

You will serve as a Supervisory Physical Scientist . GS13: $106,437 (Step 01) - $138,370 (Step 10). First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.

Major Duties

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Preparation, execution, review, supervision, and administration of technical programs. Design and conduct interdisciplinary scientific studies involving coastal numerical modeling. Serve as senior technical expert related to numerical modeling of coastal change hazards. Supervise Coastal Change Hazards Center modeling staff. Represent the USGS at technical meetings, conferences, and committees related to coastal change hazards, exercising delegated authority to represent the science centers in matters pertaining to coastal change hazards daily operations.