This position is located within the Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey, Rocky Mountain Region, Central Energy Resources Science Center, Lakewood, Colorado. Salary: GS-12: $99,800 (Step 01) to $129,742 (Step 10).
Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Performs various geochemical analyses on geologic and environmental materials (e.g., petroleum, extracts, rocks, sediments) submitted to the Petroleum Geochemistry Research Laboratory (PGRL). Submits and validates associated data in the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
Independently operates and maintains instrumentation, such as gas chromatographs, stable isotope-ratio mass spectrometers, gas chromatograph-mass spectrometers, and carbon elemental analyzers. Follows established standard operating procedures and trains others as needed. Develops and documents method modifications as needed following Quality Management System requirements. Develops new techniques and procedures that support petroleum geochemical studies as needed.
Prepares, submits, and disseminates reports that document the development and implementation of these new methods. Maintains documentation, such as logbooks, scientific notebooks, and maintenance logs, as specified under the Quality Management System. Operates a government owned or leased vehicle as an incidental driver.
This position does not allow substituting education for experience. This position has a mandatory education requirement. You must submit a copy of your transcript(s) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience. Transcripts must include your name, school name, grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, and date the degree was conferred, if applicable. A typed list of courses, grades, semester/quarter hours, GPA, etc.
will not be accepted. Non-submission may result in being rated not qualified for the position. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.
Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs.
For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit: https://www.ed.gov/about/initiatives/international-affairs/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications
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This position is with Geological Survey, Department of the Interior.
The posted pay range is $99800 – $129742/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-09-18.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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