You will serve as a Computer Scientist (EDGE). This position will lead development of innovative land characterization and monitoring approaches over a wide range of spatial and temporal scales while investigating and applying new techniques and methodologies emphasizing machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI). Salary: $106,437 (Step 1) - $138,370 (Step 10) First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.
Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Leads the research, development, and application of advanced artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and geospatial analytics methods to map, characterize, and monitor land cover, land use, and ecosystem change across the United States using multi-source Earth observation data. Collaborates and coordinates with internal and external scientists, engineers, and stakeholders.
Transitions research and technical innovations into operational production environments, supporting the development and application of national-scale land-change monitoring solutions. Provides technical and scientific leadership in support of priority projects at the USGS EROS Center, advancing capabilities for land-change monitoring and decision support through the development of operationally relevant geospatial mapping solutions.
Communicates with external partners and stakeholders, disseminating research and applications results and other information through participation in seminars and meetings, by publishing scientific and technical reports in the open literature, participating in professional meetings, symposia, and conferences, and participating in special task forces and study groups. Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level.
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. Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | U.S. Department of Education.
https://www.ed.gov/about/initiatives/international-affairs/recognition-of-foreign-qualification
This position is with Geological Survey, Department of the Interior.
The posted pay range is $106437 – $138370/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-10-30.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-19 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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