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Major Duties
As a(n) Geologist within the Geology, Geophysics and Geochemistry Science Center , some of your specific duties will include:
- Collect and analyze data to develop a geospatial database of the mines, mineral occurrences and mineral regions.
- Reviews geological publications, maps and other information to identify data on mines and mineral deposits.
- Search literature and data to locate public domain sources of data, prioritize the data for input into project work
- Use ArcGis software to capture locations and spatial footprints of mines and mineral deposits.
- Manage data and materials throughout the work process using USMIN project procedures.
Qualifications
For information on basic qualifications, which includes information on whether you may substitute education for specialized experience, please click on the following: https://www.usgs.gov/about/organization/science-support/human-capital/geologist-gs-1350.ForGS-09:
In addition to the basic education requirement as stated above, applicants must meet one of the following to qualify for the GS-09 level:
** Two years of progressively higher-level graduate education (36 semester hours, 54 quarter hours or the equivalent) leading to a master's degree in geology or other directly related field of study or master's or equivalent graduate degree in geology or other directly related field of study if it provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to do the work of the position to be filled.
**OR one year of appropriate professional experience in geology that is equivalent to at least the GS-07 level in the Federal service. Examples of such experience may include performing a variety of observations, computations, compilations and analyses in assisting higher level Geologists in carrying out geologic assignments. This work experience would have involved following established methods and procedures, or detailed instructions; using some judgment in applying basic principles and procedures, and would have required a good general working knowledge of the principles and the theories of geology.
You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the position by the closing date of the announcement.
Pay Range
$58,006.00 - $75,408.00