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Geologist

Geological Survey · Posted 13 days ago

Hybrid Lakewood, CO $100K – $154K Apply by Sep 23, 2026 Geology INTPISTP
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About the Role

These positions serve as Geologist's, GS-1350-12/13 with the Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey, Office of the Regional Director, Rocky Mountain Region, Central Energy Resources Science Center.

What You'll Do

  • These positions are located within the Department of the Interior, U.S.
  • Geological Survey, Office of the Regional Director, Rocky Mountain Region, Central Energy Resources Science Center, duty stationed in Lakewood, Colorado.
  • At the full performance level (GS-13) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: 1.
  • Compile, synthesize, interpret, and integrate diverse geologic datasets for a basin or region to construct geologic models for the generation, migration, accumulation, and/or production of geologic energy resources. 2.
  • Conduct studies of geologic energy resources (e.g., petroleum, geothermal, uranium); these studies lead to assessments of undiscovered resources. 3.
  • Collaborate with USGS colleagues to conduct quantitative assessments of geologic energy resources. 4.
  • Participate in internal and external conferences and/or meetings as a technical representative.
  • Participation in meetings and/or conferences is for the purpose of disseminating results. 5.
  • Prepare reports documenting geologic energy assessment related work.
  • These reports may be for internal USGS publications or for external journals and are intended to disseminate results.
  • Salary Range Information (Per Annum): *First time hires to the federal government typically start at the beginning salary in the range for their respective grade level.
  • GS-12: $99,800 - $129,742 GS-13: $118,675 - $154,280

Requirements

  • Must be a U.S.
  • Citizen or National.
  • Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • Direct Deposit participation required.
  • Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
  • To learn more, visit www.dhs.gov/EVerify/.
  • As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated.
  • This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service.
  • In determining if your employment advances the public interest, the agency will consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
  • Under applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies, in writing, that the individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized.
  • In the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period, such appointments are terminated.
  • Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. *Additional Requirements located under qualifications* This position does not allow substituting education for experience.
  • This position has a mandatory education requirement.

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Job ID: 4f026bee-5a84-4f2d-96f7-53ffd8f98c31

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