For more information, please follow this link: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/671637700

Salary– $89,076 – $115,803 per year

Duties

This is a term appointment not to exceed 13 months/years with possible extensions up to a total of 4 years without further competition. Appointment to this position will not convey permanent status in the Federal service.

There is currently only one vacancy to be filled; however, this announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies if they become available.

As a Geologist within the Alaska Science Center, some of your specific duties will include:

Apply knowledge of structural geology and regional tectonics in support of geologic studies
Participate in research on the geologic framework and evolution of Alaska
Participate in bedrock geologic mapping and synthesis across multiple scales
Assist in development and maintenance of geologic map databases
Participate in the analysis of relationships between bedrock geology, regional tectonics, and mineral resource distribution

Physical Demands: During emergency response periods, training of personnel on new equipment, or field work, the scientist may be expected to hike distances of several kilometers over uneven terrain while carrying equipment. Field work may require working in remote field sites with limited to no services. Field work may require the use of proper personal protective gear, working in dusty, hot, humid, and extreme cold environments, occasional off-road driving of 4-wheel drive vehicles, traveling to remote field sites in helicopters or small fixed wing planes, and/or boats. Lifting of equipment and objects weighing up to 50 pounds may be necessary.

Work Environment: Field work may involve encounters with dangerous fauna and flora, and other wilderness dangers. International field work may be conducted in culturally hostile areas. Geology position with duties that involve subsurface investigation require geologists to work near drill rigs and heavy equipment. Geology positions with duties that involve construction support require geologists to work near heavy equipment and construction hazards. Some work is carried out in proximity to explosives.