You will serve as a Geologist. You may perform a broad range of geological studies and provide technical review and oversight of tasks or programs related to sedimentary, metamorphic, and (or) igneous petrography, geology, mineralogy, structural and framework geology, resources assessments and other areas related to physical properties of the earth. Locations: - Cedar City - Salt Lake City
Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Serve as principal advisor to the Field Manager on technical and regulatory actions affecting the minerals programs and write reports and recommendations regarding mineral issues in support of other activities or proposals, such as lands actions.
Review mining notices and plans of operations for regulatory and technical adequacy; calculate reclamation cost estimates; process mineral material sales and free use permits; and inspect mining operations to ensure compliance with plan and performance standards.
Prepare and update the minerals and geology sections for the planning area of the Field Office through field examinations, research, review of reports, and collaboration with other agencies, institutions, and industry. Create reports and appraisals on mineral leases, sales and mining operations, review exploration or development/operating plan for adequacy and prepare mineral reports on salable and locatable mineral potential.
Review Applications for Permit to Drill and drilling plans for regulatory and technical accuracy; evaluate the stratigraphy, hydrology, coring, logging testing, and geologic hazards and write geologic reports. Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level.
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 Bureau of Land Management, Department of the Interior.
The posted pay range is $50460 – $97087/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-09-04.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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