JOB SUMMARY: The Government Wide direct hire authority for Civil Engineer GS-0810 is being used to fill 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: $114,970 (Step 01) to $149,465 (Step 10); NOTE: First time hires to the Federal Government are typically hired at the Step 01. MAJOR DUTIES: As a Research Civil Engineer within the Geologic Hazards Science Center, some of your specific duties will include: Conduct research in the general field of earthquake engineering with principal emphasis on strategies to reduce the seismic risks to the built environment (e.g., via building codes). Conduct research aimed toward structural and/or geotechnical responses to earthquakes in order to improve the behavior of structures and reduce induced losses. Conduct research that advances seismic hazard and risk assessment methods. Actively engage with external earthquakes engineers and represents the USGS on questions of seismic hazard and risk. Present research results orally and in published peer review scientific journals. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.