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What General Information Do I Need To Know About This Position? Salary: $111,286 (Step 01) to $144,676 (Step 10); NOTE: First time hires to the Federal Government are typically hired atthe Step 01. There is one vacancy; however, this announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies if they become available.
Major Duties
As a Research Geolgist within the Pacific Coastal & Marine Science Center, some of your specific duties will include:
Interpret and collect high-resolution geophysical and geochemical time series data, from which new insights on the hydro-geologic framework of coral reef-lined coasts can be developed in multi-stressor impact analysis of reef health and coastal hazards.
Couple new geophysical and geochemical techniques to assess and quantify subsurface water flow, thermal properties, and geologic makeup and how these parameters contribute to permafrost degradation and high-latitude coast vulnerabilities.
Provide critical comprehensive mapping and modeling of interactions between the coastal landscape and surface and groundwater in order to understand the interface between groundwater and the coastal or intertidal landscape and determine the location and migration path of fresh and saline flow.
Collaborate with other scientists and experts in the field of hydrogeology and sedimentology in coastal and offshore environments, and with inter-disciplinary teams.
Disseminate scientific findings and advancements.
Lead or co-lead laboratory work and determination of analytical results from a gamma spectrometer including the development of radioisotope geochronologies and computed tomography. Guide USGS and other scientific personnel on proper lab and field techniques required to attain hydrogeologic research objectives and analytical needs.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; or recurring lifting of moderately heavy items. Work involves moderate risks or discomforts that require special safety precautions, e.g., adverse weather conditions, such as high winds and low or high temperatures; crowded or constricted maritime docks or ship cargo areas; travel in safety approved small air and water craft and off-road vehicles; working around moving parts, carts, or machines; exposure to contagious diseases or irritant chemicals. Employees may be required to use protective clothing or gear, such as masks, gowns, coats, boots, goggles, gloves, or shields.
Qualifications
BASICEDUCATIONREQUIREMENT: Applicants must meet A or B below to satisfy the basic education requirement for Geologist, all grade levels. Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in geology. In addition to the geology course work included in the degree, it must also have included or been supplemented by 20 additional semester hours in any combination of mathematics, physics, chemistry, biological science, structural, chemical, civil, mining or petroleum engineering, computer science, planetary geology, comparative planetology, geophysics, meteorology, hydrology, oceanography, physical geography, marine geology, and cartography. **OR A combination of education and experience-course work as shown in "A" above (24 semester hours or the equivalent in geology plus 20 additional semester hours or the equivalent in any combination of courses as specified in "A" above), plus appropriate experience and/or additional education for a total of 4 years. The education or combined education and experience must be comparable in type, scope and thoroughness to that acquired through successful completion of a 4-year course of study as described in "A" above. In addition to the basic education requirement as stated above, applicants must meet have one year of appropriate professionalexperiencein geology that is equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service. Examples may include: conceiving, formulating, and conducting research relevant to coastal and marine geology; independently conducting research or significantly contributing to a research team; preparing descriptive and interpretative scientific reports on the results of research activities for publication and administrative use; authoring or co-authoring publications, scientific journal articles, and/or other products of considerable importance to the research situation; attending scientific and inter-agency meetings to present your own research results and exchange information within the scientific community; reviewing manuscripts and proposals of other scientists; and working directly and responsibly with scientists of other organizations and universities on technical issues related to the research assignment.
You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the position by the closing date of the announcement.
Pay Range
$111,286.00 - $144,676.00