Physical Scientist

Geological Survey • Full-time • Multiple Locations • $75.07k - $172.98k / year • 23h ago

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Open: September 21, 2026 — Closes: September 30, 2026

Summary

You will serve as a Physical Scientist at the National Minerals Information Center providing expert analysis of mineral data to support national supply chain assessments. Salary The salary range is between $75,068 (GS-11 Step 1) - $172,980 (GS-13 Step 10) per annum based on the duty station, and the applicable locality pay table. For more information, please refer to the OPM Salary Tables at General Schedule. First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.

Major Duties

This position is located within the Department of the Interior, US Geological Survey, Northeast Region, National Minerals Information Center at various United States Geological Survey locations. Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Serves as a United States Geological Survey contact for mineral commodity data, information and referral source for government, business and general public. Monitors, gathers and interprets data on mineral investment, production, consumption, facilities, foreign trade, and environmental issues related to minerals Analyzes and validates mineral commodity data gathered by the United States Geological Survey from periodic surveys and prepares periodic reports as appropriate and serves as technical reviewer Analyzes the supply/demand, material balance and recycling situation of mineral commodities, considering all appropriate technological, economic and environmental issues Monitors and evaluates available information and data for usefulness, reliability and potential impacts on industry or industries associated with various mineral commodities Prepares periodic reports such as monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and (or) annual report.

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