JOB SUMMARY: What General Information Do I Need to Know About This Position? This is a term appointment not-to-exceed 13 months with possible extensions up to a total of 4 years without further competition. Appointment to this position will not convey permanent status in the Federal service. Salary: First time hires to the Federal Government are typically hired at the Step 01. GS-11: $80,665 (Step 01) to $104,861 (Step 10) MAJOR DUTIES: As a Geographer within the Geosciences and Environmental Change Science Center, some of your specific duties will include: Analyzing combinations of remotely sensed, geographic, and/or biologic data using GIS and image processing software and creating graphic representations demonstrating interactions of phenomena in the form of digital maps and other tools. This involves collecting and analyzing ground-and satellite-based geospatial and time series data to participate in research projects such as climate and land use change throughout a large state or a region of several states. Coordinates efforts to enhance GIS-oriented and other web-based software available to scientific collaborators, using USGS's mapping, remote sensing, and geospatial data in order to meet with cooperators and management officials to resolve issues, propose, and implement changes. Plans geography projects including defining problems, planning investigative methods, analyzing and interpreting data and writing final reports. Designs, conducts, and carries out field-based studies. Operates a government vehicle as an incidental driver. Physical Demands: Most of the work is performed in an office setting and primarily sedentary, however, data collection efforts and other field assignments may involve outdoor work where the work of the position requires field work entailing physical effort such as walking over rough terrain, climbing on landforms to place equipment, or walking on wet or slippery surfaces. Field work may take place in adverse weather conditions. A pre-employment medical examination is required. Work Environment: The work is normally performed in an office environment, where incumbent may be subjected to moderate noise levels from operating computer systems and machinery, and normal temperature fluctuations from heating and air conditioning. Some work may be in an outside environment for periods of time up to one or two weeks. The incumbent may be required to drive remote, unpaved roads and hike trails in extreme weather conditions with temperatures ranging from 25 F to 120 F in rugged terrain at elevations ranging in altitude over a vertical mile. Work in the field may involve exposure to a range of weather, temperature and terrain conditions with exposure to sun, wind, poisonous plants, insects, and reptiles. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.