You will serve as a Physical Scientist at the National Minerals Information Center providing expert analysis of mineral data to support national supply chain assessments. Salary The salary range is between $75,068 (GS-11 Step 1) - $172,980 (GS-13 Step 10) per annum based on the duty station, and the applicable locality pay table. For more information, please refer to the OPM Salary Tables at General Schedule.
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, Northeast Region, National Minerals Information Center at various United States Geological Survey locations. Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Serves as a United States Geological Survey contact for mineral commodity data, information and referral source for government, business and general public.
Monitors, gathers and interprets data on mineral investment, production, consumption, facilities, foreign trade, and environmental issues related to minerals Analyzes and validates mineral commodity data gathered by the United States Geological Survey from periodic surveys and prepares periodic reports as appropriate and serves as technical reviewer Analyzes the supply/demand, material balance and recycling situation of mineral commodities, considering all appropriate technological, economic and environmental issues Monitors and evaluates available information and data for usefulness, reliability and potential impacts on industry or industries associated with various mineral commodities Prepares periodic reports such as monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and (or) annual report.
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 $75068 – $172980/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-09-30.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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