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Open: February 17, 2026 — Closes: March 9, 2026
Summary
What General Information Do I Need To Know About This Position? GS-13 Salary: $122,857.00 (Step 1) to $171,268.00 (Step 10) Per Year; NOTE: First time hires to the Federal Government are typically hired at the Step 01.
Major Duties
As a Civil Engineer within the Earthquake Science Center, some of your specific duties will include: Managing seismic instrumentation and analysis projects, from beginning to completion, including the development of proposals and their technical, administrative, and financial scopes. Designing and implement modern seismic instrumentation arrays to measure dynamic earthquake performance of buildings, bridges, dams, and other lifeline systems that are meant to be operational 24/7/365. Using knowledge of electronics systems and systems interactions sufficient to manage the installation, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of seismic recording systems by skilled technicians. Providing technical direction, leadership, mentorship, guidance, training, and advice to engineers and technicians and other internal and external stakeholders. Using proven programming and software skills (coding, scripting, spreadsheet, database, graphics, visualization, and statistical applications) to analyze and display engineering and seismic data, including ground motions and site response effects. Writing and apply computer programs, scripts, and algorithms for engineering applications. Applying professional knowledge of the principles, theories, and practices of geology, geophysics, engineering and seismology as they relate to structural dynamics and earthquake engineering. Collaborating with others as an effective team member to accomplish broad goals of multi-project research programs. Giving clear, logical and effective presentations or briefings before technical and non-technical audiences. Developing and perform reviews of technical documents and reports, design plans/drawings, engineering analyses, specifications, and contract correspondence. Advising senior leadership, program officials, and colleagues on engineering analysis, recommendations, and study conclusions.