JOB SUMMARY: Salary: $114,970 (Step 01) to $149,465 (Step 10). NOTE: First time hires to the Federal Government are typically hired at the Step 01. This is position and is being advertised concurrently with the following announcements: Open to current or former Federal employees: USGS-DEN-25-12641610-ST-MDB MAJOR DUTIES: As a Supervisory Geophysicist within the Geology, Geophysics and Geochemistry Science Center, some of your specific duties will include: Supervises geophysicists, scientists, and technical staff working on geophysical and/or imaging spectroscopy projects and tasks in support of priorities focused on mineral resources, natural hazards, water resources, and critical infrastructure. Responsible for directing and managing subordinate staff and working with administrative staff for procurement, receipt, control, user training, maintenance, repair, and disposal/transfer of a wide variety of geophysical equipment including seismic, magnetic, magnetotelluric, radiometric, and other geophysical equipment. Works with the Center and Geophysics Branch Chief in supporting Center activities by developing Geophysics and Imaging Spectroscopy staff through mentoring, training, and transfer of knowledge and experience. Serves as the liaison to the Data Management Team (DMT), DMT supervisor, and DMT staff, ScienceBase team, Scientific Publishing Network, and other entities that are essential to delivering geophysical data, products, and publications to scientific collaborators and the public. Works with the DMT to improve the timeliness of approvals for publications and data releases. Provides technical leadership and direction for the Center to coordinate, consult, and collaborate with USGS management, other State and Federal agencies, private industry, academia on interdisciplinary projects (minerals, water, environmental-related geophysics, geologic, chemical or hydrological research and assessments, both on a domestic and international scale.) Operates a government owned or leased vehicle as an incidental driver. Physical Demands: Office work mostly sedentary, requiring the use of computer systems. Field work requires the use of proper personnel protective gear may involve lifting of equipment, walking over uneven terrain, working in dusty, hot, humid, and extreme cold environments, occasional off-road driving of 4-wheel drive vehicles, traveling to remote field sites in helicopters or small fixed wing planes, and travel on various platforms for airborne surveys. Frequent lifting of equipment and objects weighing up to 40 pounds may be necessary. Work Environment: Normally, except for field work, the work environment is in an office environment. Field work can involve heat or cold, and encounter with snakes, bears, and other wilderness dangers, although these are normally rare. International field work may be conducted in culturally hostile areas. Field work may involve lifting of equipment, walking over uneven terrain dusty, hot, humid, and extreme cold environments, occasional off-road driving of 4-wheel drive vehicles, traveling to remote field sites in helicopters or small fixed wing planes, and traveling on various platforms for airborne surveys. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.
