Geologist

Summary

This position is located within the Department of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, Regions 1 & 2, Technical Support Division, Physical & Biological Sciences Branch, in Green Tree, PA.

Duties

At the full performance level (GS-13) the major duties of this position include but are not limited to the following:

1. Applies a variety of sophisticated processes and analytical methods to the preparation and analysis of field/remote sensing observations and/or laboratory samples.
2. Applies experimental theories and advanced methodologies to geologic and/or geochemical techniques to acquire data and samples.
3. Analyzes and interprets geological and geophysical data and independently carries out detailed investigations that often have significant impact on science priorities for the Bureau/Office and/or Department.
4. Prepares or contributes to complex, technically authoritative reports on geologic and related studies which typically require development or application of new methods of field, remote sensing and/or laboratory investigation and that convey complex geologic, geomorphic, geochemical, biological, and/or hydrologic information.
5. Communicates findings in a variety of formats and settings. Makes oral presentations in a full range of technical meetings, in some cases in support of enforcement activities as part of Federal oversight of regulatory programs.
6. Develops new and original science investigations related to geological sciences, including defining the hypotheses to be tested, methods to be used, and estimating the budget and schedule required to complete the investigation.
7. Provides technical and peer review of work of scientists and/or engineers across the assigned organizations, reviews and/or serves as signatory authority on project designs, technical documents, specifications, and contract correspondence; ensuring documents are accurate and scientific quality assurance processes were followed.

The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval.

Salary Range Information:
Green Tree, PA GS-13: $106,914 (Step 1) - $138,992 (Step 10) per annum.
First time hires to the federal government typically start at the beginning salary in the range for their respective grade level.

This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions as vacancies become available.

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