You will serve as a Supervisory Computer Scientist . Pay will vary based on grade level and/or duty location for which you're selected. First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate. Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) rate of 1.49 (AK) & 2.91 (HI) is authorized.
The Supervisory Computer Scientist (Lead Developer) within the Volcano Science Center (VSC) functions as a high-level IT subject matter expert for the VSC and oversees the work of computer science staff to develop novel software solutions to complex problems in volcano monitoring, eruption forecasting, and crisis response and support research activities of multi-disciplinary scientists across the center.
Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Supervision of the Software Development Team Software Development and Team Leadership Volcano Monitoring Support Operate a government owned or leased vehicle as an incidental driver. Hilo: $131,310 (Step 01) to $170,708 (Step 10) Anchorage: $142,216 (Step 01) to $184,886 (Step 10) Vancouver: $135,522 (Step 01) to $176,183 (Step 10) Moffett Field: $157,236 (Step 01) to $197,200 (Step 10)
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 $125776 – $163514/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-10-19.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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