Supervisory Physical Scientist

You will serve as a Supervisory Physical Scientist .This position is located within the Department of the Interior, US Geological Survey, Rocky Mountain Region, Geology, Geophysics, and Geochemistry Service Center located in Lakewood, Colorado. This position will develop projects internal to the bureau or through partnerships with other agencies utilizing and synthesizing geophysical data to effectively respond to land and resource management and to societal issues. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Provide supervision and leadership to center personnel by assigning and prioritizing work, assessing employee performance, providing guidance, and promoting professional development. Plan, coordinate and oversee complex geological, geophysical, and geochemical studies and investigations. Provide expert technical guidance in evaluating scientific data, resolving complex geochemical problems and develops recommendations. Oversee laboratory operations, geochemical instrumentation, field investigations, and scientific data collection and analysis. Evaluates geological and geochemical data to assess mineral and energy resources to support land and resource management decisions. Ensure scientific projects, contractor activities, and laboratory operations comply with established quality, safety, and regulatory standards. Prepare and review scientific reports, publications, and technical findings. Represents the organization in meetings with federal agencies and scientific stakeholders. QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-11/24/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience. Failure to adequately provide information needed to determine number of hours worked in each position may result in that time not being credited when evaluating qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the full and/or part-time hours requirement as the service dates will be reflected. Minimum Qualification Requirements: To qualify for this position, you must meet the following minimum qualifications: Basic Educational Requirements: In addition to the specialized experience requirements for this position, you must meet at least one of the following: A. Degree: physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics. You must submit transcripts. -OR- B. Combination of education and experience: education equivalent to one of the majors shown in A above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education. -AND- To qualify for this position at the GS-13 grade level: Specialized Experience Requirement: To qualify, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience:Leading and overseeing geological, geophysical, or geochemical investigations; evaluating and interpreting complex scientific data; providing technical guidance to resolve scientific or operational challenges; and coordinating laboratory, field, or research activities to ensure accurate results and compliance with established standards. Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthrop

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The Department of the Interior protects and manages the Nation's natural resources and cultural heritage; provides scientific and other information about those resources; and honors its trust responsibilities or special commitments to American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and affiliated Island Communities. Click here to learn more about the Department of the Interior and its bureaus. The mission of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is to monitor, analyze, and predict current and evolving Earth-system interactions and delivers actionable information at scales and timeframes relevant to decision makers. USGS provides science about natural hazards, natural resources, ecosystems and environmental health, and the effects of climate and land-use change. Click here to learn more about the U.S. Geological Survey.