JOB SUMMARY: What General Information Do I Need To Know About This Position? Salary: $98,232 (Step 01) to $127,698 (Step 10); NOTE: First time hires to the Federal Government are typically hired at the Step 01. The selectee will be entitled to a cost-of-living allowance of 1.69% in addition to the basic salary. There is currently only one vacancy to be filled; however, this announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies if they become available. MAJOR DUTIES: As a Research Geologist within the Alaska Science Center, some of your specific duties will include: Incumbent conducts scientific investigations including field and laboratory research on the bedrock geologic framework of Alaska as it relates to the formation and distribution of mineral systems and deposits. Collects data on the bedrock cooling to determine patterns of structural and/or erosional exhumation and depths of present exposure. Incumbent participates with Alaska Science Center, (ASC), Geology Office, and Minerals Program personnel in the definition of the most important research problems and in planning the methods and approaches to be applied. Incumbent is independently responsible for execution, analysis, and interpretation within assigned studies. Publishes results in peer-reviewed journals. Physical Demands: Work is performed in both an indoor (office) and outdoor (field) environment. Work can be physically demanding and includes walking, bending, climbing, and lifting of equipment up to 50 pounds when in the field, sometimes during adverse conditions. Office work requires several hours of sitting and or standing during the day. Work Environment: Fieldwork is performed in rugged, remote terrains with severe wind, rain, cold, and snow even during summer months. Lifting and carrying heavy equipment various distances over rugged terrain is required. Transportation to field sites may include helicopter, fixed-wing aircraft, or watercraft. Fieldwork is conducted in areas with wild animals, such as black or brown bears, and firearms are typically carried for self-defense. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.
