This position will serve as a Geologist GS-1350-09/11/12 for the U.S. Geological Survey in either Austin, TX or Moffett Field, CA. The position will be filled at the GS-9 level with a full performance level of GS-12. Pay will vary based on duty location for which you're selected. First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.
This position is located within the Department of the Interior, US Geological Survey, at one of the following locations: MOFFETT FIELD,CALIFORNIA AUSTIN,TEXAS Salary Range Information : For Austin, Texas the pay range for the GS-9 level is $63,457 - $82,499 per year.* For Moffet Field, California the pay range for the GS-9 level is $77,161 - $100,315 per year.* *First time hires to the federal government typically start at the beginning salary in the range for their respective grade level.
At the full performance level (GS-12) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: Compiles existing geoscience data to generate geologic maps, data releases, metadata, and associated documents in the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program mandated Geologic Map Schema (GeMS) format.
Applies GIS techniques to geologic studies and problems including generating geologic maps Develop, maintain, and enhance project-level and enterprise GIS solutions to geologic problems and studies. Applies a variety of sophisticated processes and analytical methods to the preparation and analysis of field/remote sensing observations and/or laboratory samples.
Contributes to evolving project, science center, and program needs through training, workshops, and user-manual production. 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 Geological Survey, Department of the Interior.
The posted pay range is $63457 – $100315/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-09-15.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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