Geologist

Geological Survey • Anchorage, AK

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About The Position

You will serve as a Geologist in a term position with an initial appointment expected to last at least 13 months. The appointment may be extended up to a total of four years, or longer if regulations permit, at management’s discretion and without further competition. Term positions do not convey permanent status in the Federal service. First-time Federal hires normally start at step 1; a 1.49% cost-of-living allowance is authorized.

The position supports Alaska mineral-resource science through maintaining and publishing an occurrence database, conducting field investigations, mapping mineral occurrences, developing data portals, and disseminating information through data releases, presentations, and other channels. Field work may involve remote locations and demanding terrain and environmental conditions. The duties are suitable for telework, which may be allowed with supervisor approval.

The position is at the GS-12 level. Applicants must meet the geology education requirement and have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11. Education cannot substitute for the experience requirement. The appointment includes a one-year probationary period, during which continued employment is subject to agency evaluation and written certification.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Meet the basic education requirement through a geology degree plus 20 additional semester hours in the specified science, engineering, computer science, and related subjects, or through the stated combination of coursework and appropriate experience or additional education. Transcripts must be submitted.
• Have at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level, demonstrating experience planning and executing complex geologic studies and independently performing scientific work of considerable difficulty. Experience may be from the public or private sector.
• Education cannot be substituted for the specialized experience requirement.
• Provide the number of hours worked per week for experience claimed on the resume.
• Pass a background investigation and favorable adjudication, E-Verify employment verification, and a physical examination.
• Have and maintain a valid driver’s license throughout employment.
• Register for Selective Service if male and born after December 31, 1959.
• Participate in Direct Deposit.
• Complete required training and obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.
• Serve a one-year probationary period; continued employment requires written agency certification.
• If claiming foreign education, provide proof of evaluation by a private organization specializing in foreign educational credentials and evidence that the education is equivalent to U.S. education.
• During some field assignments, hike several kilometers over uneven terrain while carrying equipment; lift equipment or objects weighing up to 50 pounds; and work in remote areas with limited or no service, potentially in dusty, hot, humid, or extremely cold conditions.
• Field work may require personal protective gear, occasional off-road driving in four-wheel-drive vehicles, and travel by helicopter, small fixed-wing aircraft, or boat.

Responsibilities

• Update, maintain, and publish an Alaska mineral-resource occurrence database.
• Conduct field work in Alaska to identify and describe mineral-resource occurrences, including characterizing ore mineralogy and alteration.
• Map mineral occurrences across Alaska, including host rocks, hydrothermal alteration, and veining.
• Help develop additional databases and data portals to provide Alaska Science Center data to stakeholders.
• Disseminate Alaska mineral-resource information through data releases, public presentations, and other avenues.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type.
• A recruitment or relocation incentive may be offered to eligible, qualified candidates on a case-by-case basis; it is not guaranteed.
• A continued service agreement may be required if eligible for a permanent change in duty station, recruitment incentive, or relocation incentive.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level