Supervisory Physical Scientist

Geological Survey•Tuscaloosa, AL

About The Position

The Supervisory Physical Scientist serves as Division Director for the Integrated Information Dissemination Division, providing leadership, technical oversight, and administrative supervision of multidisciplinary programs involving web communications, data science, and decision support systems for the Water Mission Area. The position directs scientific and technical work involving water-related data, information management, research, and advanced analytical methods, and supports the Water Mission Area and Bureau objectives. Pay varies based on the selected duty location. The role provides technical and administrative supervision to professional, scientific, technical, and administrative staff, including subordinate supervisors. It also provides senior scientific advice and organizational representation, and collaborates with Federal, State, Tribal, local, and external partners. Some field work may be necessary to visit sites where hydrologic observations are performed. The duties are suitable for telework, which may be permitted with supervisor approval.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
Must meet the basic education requirement: a degree in physical science, engineering, or mathematics including 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science; or equivalent education including those credit hours plus appropriate experience or additional education.
Must have at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level in Federal service, including directing complex multidisciplinary scientific or technical projects or initiatives; analyzing scientific findings, technical procedures, or information management systems to identify deficiencies and recommend improvements; and establishing and executing program priorities, operating plans, or resource-allocation strategies to achieve organizational performance.
Must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements if a current Federal employee.
Must provide work hours per week in the resume; additional documentation may be required to validate work schedule and experience.
Must submit transcripts supporting the mandatory education requirement.
Must pass a background investigation and favorable adjudication.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
Must participate in Direct Deposit and successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
May be required to serve a one-year probationary period and a supervisory probationary period.
May be required to travel overnight away from home up to 1–5 nights per month.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
Must complete training and obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.
Must submit a financial disclosure report within 30 days of appointment.

Responsibilities

Provide technical and administrative supervision to multidisciplinary staff, including planning and assigning work, evaluating performance, and managing workforce development and personnel actions.
Direct and oversee scientific and technical programs involving water-related data, information management, research, and advanced analytical methods.
Develop and implement strategic plans, policies, and operational procedures to improve scientific information systems, data dissemination, and analytical capabilities.
Provide senior-level scientific expertise and technical guidance on emerging technologies, advanced analytical tools, and scientific methodologies.
Establish and oversee data governance standards and information management practices to ensure scientific data integrity, quality, interoperability, accessibility, and compliance with Federal regulations and security requirements.
Direct program planning, budget formulation, and resource allocation for scientific programs, personnel, information systems, and operational requirements.
Serve as a senior scientific advisor and organizational representative, collaborating with partners to coordinate scientific initiatives, communicate technical findings, and advance information dissemination and research capabilities.