Supervisory Biologist/Physical Scientist (Bureau Science Quality Officer)

Geological Survey • Full-time • Location Negotiable After Selection • $147.95k - $197.20k / year • 22h ago

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Open: October 15, 2026 — Closes: October 23, 2026

Summary

You will serve as a Supervisory Biologist/Physical Scientist (Bureau Science Quality Officer) for the USGS Office of Science Quality and Integrity with USGS-wide responsibility for science quality. Salary The salary range is between $147,945.00 (GS-15 Step 1) and $197,200.00 (GS-15 step 10) per year based on the duty station and locality. 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

The USGS Office of Science Quality and Integrity (OSQI) is seeking a supervisory Bureau Science Quality Officer with USGS-wide responsibility for science quality. This position serves as the bureau's expert across all scientific disciplines and programs, leading efforts to uphold standards for science quality, relevance, objectivity, transparency, reproducibility, and adherence to Fundamental Science Practices. The incumbent enhances science quality through training and workshops, works closely with USGS leadership to resolve science quality issues-including those identified through scientific integrity processes-and manages a science quality group overseeing a broad portfolio of multidisciplinary programs. The position supervises highly recognized scientists and provides critical oversight for bureau-wide science quality activities. While the OSQI home office is in Reston, VA, the duty station is negotiable at any USGS location, with preference for Reston, Lakewood, or Moffett Field.Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Coordinate with DOI bureaus when USGS scientific data and information affect departmental activities. Supervise multiple high-level scientists who lead programmatic areas with USGS-wide purview. Serve as the senior Bureau Science Quality Officer, leading USGS-wide science quality standards and policies. Formulate, implement, and oversee high-level directives that strengthen scientific quality across all mission areas and disciplines. Advise USGS leadership, including the Director, OSQI, Mission Areas, Regions, and the Chief Scientist, on science quality issues and policy development. Lead bureau-wide efforts to improve research quality through training, proactive issue identification, and resolution of science quality concerns. Conduct inquiries into science quality concerns separate from scientific integrity cases; assess impacts, identify root causes, and guide corrective actions through completion. Collaborate across Mission Areas, Centers, Regions, and other offices to ensure effective, transparent issue resolution and recurrence prevention. Plan, design, and execute complex projects that support scientific excellence, transparency, and consistency across USGS information products.

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