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Open: November 10, 2026 — Closes: November 24, 2026
Summary
You will serve as a Supervisory Physical Scientist .This position is located within the Department of the Interior, US Geological Survey, Rocky Mountain Region, Geology, Geophysics, and Geochemistry Service Center located in Lakewood, Colorado. This position will develop projects internal to the bureau or through partnerships with other agencies utilizing and synthesizing geophysical data to effectively respond to land and resource management and to societal issues.
Major Duties
Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Provide supervision and leadership to center personnel by assigning and prioritizing work, assessing employee performance, providing guidance, and promoting professional development. Plan, coordinate and oversee complex geological, geophysical, and geochemical studies and investigations. Provide expert technical guidance in evaluating scientific data, resolving complex geochemical problems and develops recommendations. Oversee laboratory operations, geochemical instrumentation, field investigations, and scientific data collection and analysis. Evaluates geological and geochemical data to assess mineral and energy resources to support land and resource management decisions. Ensure scientific projects, contractor activities, and laboratory operations comply with established quality, safety, and regulatory standards. Prepare and review scientific reports, publications, and technical findings. Represents the organization in meetings with federal agencies and scientific stakeholders.
