Physical Scientist

Geological Survey • Full-time • Multiple Locations • $100.60k - $145.47k / year • 13h ago

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Open: October 19, 2026 — Closes: November 2, 2026

Summary

You will serve as a Physical Scientist with United States Geological Survey in the Earthquake Science Center for the ShakeAlert Earthquake Early Warning (EEW) system. Participation in 24/7 on-call duty response rotations is required. On call for 7 days at a time, including nights and weekends. Salary Moffett Field, CA: $111,896 (Step 01) to $145,468 (Step 10) Seattle, WA: $100,602 (Step 01) to $130,786 (Step 10) First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.

Major Duties

As a Physical Scientist your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Serves in a leadership role for the ShakeAlert Communication, Education, Outreach, and Technical Engagement (CEO&TE) community comprised of officials in federal, state, and local agencies and collaborates in developing and implementing long-term, integrated public ShakeAlert CEO&TE protocols and plans to maximize the effectiveness of ShakeAlert's capability. Conveys complex scientific and technical information about earthquake hazards and the ShakeAlert system and its uses to non-technical audiences. Collaborates with the CEO&TE Coordinator to execute long range strategic planning efforts related to CEO&TE scope and overall content relative to the ShakeAlert system goals and those of the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program. Develops and implements new methods and products for dissemination of educational materials in a manner that is multidisciplinary, cost effective, and consistent with existing hazards education efforts. This includes having a direct role in developing and curating the ShakeAlert web and social media presence. Plans, facilitates, and coordinates working groups, meetings, workshops, and other stakeholder interactions as directed by the CEO&TE Coordinator.