Total 17 survey interviewer job vacancies in Lakewood, Colorado

As a Physical Scientist (Chief of Staff) within the Office of the Associate Director of Energy and Minerals Resources, some of your specific duties will include:

• Collaborates as a key advisor to the Associate Director on long range Mission Area policies, plans, and programs of national significance.
• Develops and proposes new and significant solutions to complex Mission Area issues that impact the development and administration of national and/or international programs.
• Leads a team that routinely pioneers new partnership efforts for the Energy and Minerals Resources Mission Area. Recruits, grows, and sustains partnership efforts with other cabinet level agencies, other Bureaus within DOI, all 50 states across the Country, and universities. Serves as a liaison in dealings with other agencies, partners, and stakeholders to identify and articulate key issues for discussion and resolution.
• Develops and sustains consistent approaches to all the operational underpinnings of the science mission: partnerships, quality, and business operations. Supervises the Energy and Minerals Resources Mission Area Quality Management System Team and the Business Operations Team.
• Coordinates with programs to provide consistent and sustained approaches to quality and business operations across both Programs and across all Energy and Minerals Resources Mission Area-funded Science Centers across the country.
• Oversees the development of workforce plans and budget estimates for allocating resources in collaboration with the Deputy AD, develops operating policies and guidance.
• Coordinates and manages the response to all inquiries sent to the AD related to programmatic issues both technical and managerial.
• Maintains an awareness of the full range of the AD's responsibilities, and assists the AD in determining priorities, identifying commitments requiring the AD's personal involvement.
• Confers with all levels of Mission Area staff and USGS management nationwide, and negotiates the outcome of sensitive issues of vital interest to the AD, including special issues, commitments, and matters that need senior management attention.

Starting at $155,700 Per Year (GS 15)

As a Management Analyst within the Office of the Director, Rocky Mountain Region, some of your specific duties will include:

• Monitors organization program activities to analyze trends, extract and summarize program data, and write sections of program status reports.
• Plans and conducts analytical studies of organizational elements and works to identify problems and improve resource utilization, administrative support, and management effectiveness.
• Analyzes human resources targets, travel, materials and related requirements; and provides budgetary data and other information for use in planning and evaluation activities.
• Reviews and interprets directives, instructions, regulations, and delegations of authority for potential impact on program objectives, operating policies, work operations, and progress.

Starting at $51,726 Per Year (GS 7)

As a Hydrologic Technician within the Colorado Water Science Center, some of your specific duties will include:

• Collects hydrologic data including surface-water discharge measurements, water-quality data, and groundwater levels.
• Configures, installs, maintains, and troubleshoots hydrologic instrumentation and communication equipment.
• Computes and checks hydrologic streamflow, groundwater, and water-quality data.
• Operates a government owned or leased vehicle as an incidental driver.

Physical Demands: The work regularly requires considerable dexterity, agility, and strenuous physical exertion such as: climbing and/or working from tall ladders and scaffolding; work in areas where footing is treacherous such as slippery or icy river banks, steep rocky terrain, cableways, or fast-moving water; lifting heavy objects weighing 23 kilograms (50 pounds) or more, or crouching or crawling in restricted areas.

Work Environment: Office conditions do not require special safety precautions; field conditions may include extreme heat or cold, rain or snow; hazardous conditions such as ice or flooding; or exposure to irritant or toxic chemicals. Work may require the use of personal protective equipment such as masks, coat, boots, goggles, respirators, or life jackets.

Starting at $42,022 Per Year (GS 6-9)

As a Geophysicist within the Geologic Hazards Science Center, some of your specific duties will include:

• Mentorship- Mentors staff scientists in science communication and presents at professional meetings.
• Training- Provides training, makes presentations, and participates in communications and coordination activities with scientists and engineers.
• Operations- Publishes curated datasets to interactive web platforms or data repositories.

Physical Demands:

Some work of the position takes place mostly in an office or laboratory setting. No special physical effort is required. 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.

Work Environment:

Most work takes place in office or laboratory settings with adequate heat, light, and ventilation. Office conditions do not require special safety precautions; field conditions may include extreme heat or cold, rain or snow, and hazardous conditions such as exposure to extreme temperature, noxious or toxic gasses, ice or flooding.

Starting at $91,753 Per Year (GS 12)

As an IT Cybersecurity Specialist within the Colorado Water Science Center, some of your specific duties will include:

• Develops, implements, evaluates, and coordinates the implementation of security programs across platforms.
• Recommends cybersecurity resources for acquisition/participates identifying and writes specifications for IT security requirements.
• Provides advice and instruction to employees and supervisors on security issues; establishes and maintains liaison with internal and external groups.
• Gives guidance/training to users adhere to security policy and guidelines; provides IT security operations and implementation requirements to the department IT Infrastructure Network and Application System.
• Operates a government owned or leased vehicle as incident driver.

Starting at $82,830 Per Year (GS 12)

As a Geologist (Coal) within the Central Energy Resources Science Center, some of your specific duties will include:

• Conducts assessments of the availability and recoverability of coal resources and reserves on a regional scale, using peer reviewed methodology and techniques.
• Leads efforts to determine the amount of technically recoverable coal remaining in the U.S. plans and prioritizes future coal assessment studies and trends.
• Refines and improves the methods and techniques in coal assessments; develops protocols to integrate the use of coal quality parameters.
• Serves as a technical expert on complex coal geology, resource, and coal quality; coal exploration and resources assessments, coal rank and classification, coal quality, coal mining methods, ground control, identification of adverse geologic mining conditions, and other areas of coal geoscience.
• Prepares, completes, and disseminates the results of research and assessments through presentations and publications, internally within bureau and external customers.
• Operate a government owned or leased vehicle as an incidental driver.

Starting at $91,753 Per Year (GS 12-13)

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Location Negotiable - The duty station of this position may remain that of the selectee or may be any USGS location that is agreed upon by the selecting official and the selectee. If the agreed upon location results in the relocation of the selectee, the travel, transportation, and relocation expenses are not authorized.Salary dependent upon the agreed upon duty location of the position. Locality pay tables can be found here.

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The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) serves as a national catalyst for the organization and distribution of biological, hydrological, geological, and geographical information and addresses the specific needs of the Department of the Interior and its land and resource managers. The USGS is the Nation's largest water, earth, biological science and civilian mapping agency, working in cooperation with more than 2,000 organizations across the country with numerous international communities to provide reliable, impartial, scientific information to resource managers, planners, and other customers and partners.

The National Geospatial Technical Operations Center (NGTOC) is an operational component within the USGS National Geospatial Directorate (NGD) which includes the NGTOC and the Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center. The NGTOC provides world-class geospatial technical expertise, research, and customer service for the USGS and the Nation and is responsible for the acquisition, assessment, integration, and publication of geospatial data in support of The National Map. This includes oversight of Geospatial Data Products and Services Contracts, quality validation of products and data provided by external partners and contractors, development of national standards and data models, and providing technical assistance to federal, state, local and private sector partners.

The Advanced Systems Developer is a senior level software developer specializing in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications. This position is in the Systems Development Branch of the NGTOC Innovation Office. The Systems Development Branch provides geospatial development technical skills, processes, and techniques used in achieving the goals of the National Geospatial Directorate (NGD) and the National Geospatial Program (NGP). Systems Development resources assesses and documents local and enterprise-level geospatial requirements and develops applications and systems to meet these requirements.

This position will work with multiple agile development teams, including the Elevation Systems and Hydro Tools teams. These teams provide a critical function in support of the NGP mission. The teams develop and maintain all software tools related to data acquisition, integration, and quality control of the 3D Elevation Program (3DEP), the 3D Hydrography Program (3DHP), and various other programs within The National Map. The software tools are used internally by NGTOC and externally by data partners. The development teams consist of contracted developers and government developers. The government developer positions maintain core competencies; design new capabilities; and monitor, provide guidance, and manage the contractors. This position supports the NGP Mission related to providing 3DEP and 3DHP geospatial data products and services.

The Advanced Systems Developer works with the Elevation Systems, Hydro Tools and various other development team Project Managers and reports directly to the Systems Development Branch Chief. The incumbent may be in either of the NGTOC locations (Lakewood, CO and Rolla, MO), or at a negotiated location.

As an IT Specialist (Applications Software) within the National Geospatial Technical Operations Center, some of your specific duties will include:

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Starting at $98,496 Per Year (GS 13)

Science Analytics and Synthesis (SAS) is a key component within the Core Science System Mission Area. SAS emphasizes an analysis and synthesis approach to providing scientific information on Earth systems, including focus a on science data lifecycle . We strive to accelerate research and decision making through data science, information delivery, advanced scientific computing, and biogeographic science. SAS is comprised of Business and Technical Services, Advanced Research Computing (ARC), Biogeographic Science, Science Data Management (SDM), and the USGS Library.

The USGS Library, authorized by Congress in 1879, is recognized as one of the world's largest Earth and natural science libraries providing services, collections, and expertise essential to the USGS mission. Our librarians facilitate research by ensuring seamless access to the literature of the earth and natural sciences - anytime, anywhere.

SAS Science Data Management provides Bureau-wide leadership to optimize and share USGS science data, share effective management practices, and support various data workflows and repository functions. Our data scientists and information managers partner with discipline scientists to ensure USGS science is findable, accessible, interoperable, and reusable for future generations.

Advanced Research Computing (ARC) provides training, consulting, and access to high performance computing resources, . Working side-by-side with researchers, our computer scientists and research facilitators help to expand the scope and scale of scientific discovery and expedite the delivery of science products to stakeholders.

SAS Biogeographic Science focuses on understanding and characterizing terrestrial, aquatic, and marine species, and ecosystems through development, maintenance, and integration of a suite of synthesized data systems used to conduct biodiversity assessments at regional to national scales. Our biologists, ecologists, and geographers conduct applied research on species, their habitats, threats, and protections to inform management of species, lands, and waters.

Business and Technical Services supports the information technology, finance, and administrative needs for the organization.

SAS has a strong culture of inclusivity and collaboration and are excited for the right person to join our team.

As a Data Scientist within the Science Analytics and Synthesis office, some of your specific duties will include:

Serves as Senior Data Scientist/Manager in the Science Data Management Branch within the SAS organization and within the SSAR Program and an expert advisor for the Bureau in scientific data management.

Provide senior guidance to national, regional, and Program science staff and outside collaborators to provide professional expertise in the principles, theories, and methods of scientific data management encompassing planning, data curation and documentation, technical approaches, publication, and preservation.

Represents the Agency, Bureau, and Program as a subject matter expert in the field of data and information management, leading and participating on cross-agency, inter-Departmental, or international groups focused on advancement of scientific open data, application of FAIR Principles, and implementation of methods to ensure broad reuse of scientific data

Leads the research and development of new computational tools, novel architectures, statistical and mathematical modeling approaches, machine learning algorithms, and advanced concepts of automation and information processing in support of advanced Bureau-wide data management and analysis capabilities to transform and support USGS research.

Publishes research results, such as in computational methods to data management solutions, in peer reviewed journals, open file reports, and other media.

Physical Demands: The work is usually sedentary but may include lifting of light office objects. Occasional travel is required to training, meetings, conferences, or to the field.

Work Environment: The work is generally performed in an office environment that is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. Some travel may be required.

Starting at $84,546 Per Year (GS 13)

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) serves as a national catalyst for the organization and distribution of biological, hydrological, geological, and geographical information and addresses the specific needs of the Department of the Interior and its land and resource managers. The USGS is the Nation's largest water, earth, biological science and civilian mapping agency, working in cooperation with more than 2,000 organizations across the country with numerous international communities to provide reliable, impartial, scientific information to resource managers, planners, and other customers and partners.

The National Geospatial Technical Operations Center (NGTOC) is an operational component within the USGS National Geospatial Directorate (NGD) which includes the NGTOC and the Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center. The NGTOC provides world-class geospatial technical expertise, research, and customer service for the USGS and the Nation and is responsible for the acquisition, assessment, integration, and publication of geospatial data in support of The National Map. This includes oversight of Geospatial Data Products and Services Contracts, quality validation of products and data provided by external partners and contractors, development of national standards and data models, and providing technical assistance to federal, state, local and private sector partners.

The Elevation Systems Project Manager (PM) position is an Elevation Data Production and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications software project manager in the Information Systems Section. The Dynamic Mapping PM and the Derived Product Generation (DPG) PM positions are Topographic Mapping and GIS applications software project managers in the Science Systems Development Section. All three PM positions are within the Systems Development Branch of the NGTOC Innovation Office. The Systems Development Branch provides geospatial development technical skills, processes, and techniques used in achieving the goals of the National Geospatial Program (NGP). Systems Development resources assess and document local and enterprise-level geospatial requirements and develop applications and systems to meet these requirements.

The Elevation Systems PM is in the Elevation Systems agile development team which develops and maintains all software tools related to validation and production of 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) data, including, but not limited to the Lev8 and Valid8 applications along with the Data Validation Toolset. The Dynamic Mapping PM is in the Dynamic Mapping agile development team that develops and maintains all software tools related to Dynamic Mapping, including, but not limited to the topoBuilder application, OnDemand Topo product suite, and The National Map data enrichment workflows to support automated map production. The DPG PM is in the DPG agile development team that support The National Map staged product generation and US Topo Assembly.

These development teams consist of contracted and government developers. The PM positions maintain technical core competencies of the software and systems; facilitate development prioritization in collaboration with stakeholders and business owners; and monitor, provide guidance, and lead contractor activities. These positions support the NGP mission and goals.

The Elevation Systems PM reports directly to the Information Systems Section Chief. The Dynamic Mapping PM and the DPG PM report directly to the Science Systems Development Section Chief. The incumbents may be in either of the NGTOC locations (Lakewood, CO and Rolla, MO).

As an Interdisciplinary Geographer / Cartographer / Computer Scientist (Elevation Systems Project Manager) within the National Geospatial Technical Operations Center, some of your specific duties will include:

• Serves as a subject matter expert, scrum master, and systems architecture project manager responsible for planning and executing systems development projects that support the U.S. Geological Survey and National Geospatial Program.
• Oversees systems development team activities to ensure adherence to development timelines, system security requirements, implementation strategies, and release of GIS applications and geospatial data in collaboration with other development teams and/or government contractors.
• Researches, interprets, and applies technological advancements and approaches to develop, enhance, or resolve geographic information systems requirements or issues within a cloud-hosted setting.
• Collaborates with stakeholders and user communities to provide expert advice and consultation for current and future geospatial software development activities while formulating innovative approaches to satisfy diverse customer requirements.
• Compiles and communicates complex technical documentation and requirements to audiences of varying technical ability.

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Starting at $82,830 Per Year (GS 12)

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) serves as a national catalyst for the organization and distribution of biological, hydrological, geological, and geographical information and addresses the specific needs of the Department of the Interior and its land and resource managers. The USGS is the Nation's largest water, earth, biological science and civilian mapping agency, working in cooperation with more than 2,000 organizations across the country with numerous international communities to provide reliable, impartial, scientific information to resource managers, planners, and other customers and partners.

The National Geospatial Technical Operations Center (NGTOC) is an operational component within the USGS National Geospatial Directorate (NGD) which includes the NGTOC and the Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center. The NGTOC provides world-class geospatial technical expertise, research, and customer service for the USGS and the Nation and is responsible for the acquisition, assessment, integration, and publication of geospatial data in support of The National Map. This includes oversight of Geospatial Data Products and Services Contracts, quality validation of products and data provided by external partners and contractors, development of national standards and data models, and providing technical assistance to federal, state, local and private sector partners.

The Elevation Systems Project Manager (PM) position is an Elevation Data Production and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications software project manager in the Information Systems Section. The Dynamic Mapping PM and the Derived Product Generation (DPG) PM positions are Topographic Mapping and GIS applications software project managers in the Science Systems Development Section. All three PM positions are within the Systems Development Branch of the NGTOC Innovation Office. The Systems Development Branch provides geospatial development technical skills, processes, and techniques used in achieving the goals of the National Geospatial Program (NGP). Systems Development resources assess and document local and enterprise-level geospatial requirements and develop applications and systems to meet these requirements.

The Elevation Systems PM is in the Elevation Systems agile development team which develops and maintains all software tools related to validation and production of 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) data, including, but not limited to the Lev8 and Valid8 applications along with the Data Validation Toolset. The Dynamic Mapping PM is in the Dynamic Mapping agile development team that develops and maintains all software tools related to Dynamic Mapping, including, but not limited to the topoBuilder application, OnDemand Topo product suite, and The National Map data enrichment workflows to support automated map production. The DPG PM is in the DPG agile development team that support The National Map staged product generation and US Topo Assembly.

These development teams consist of contracted and government developers. The PM positions maintain technical core competencies of the software and systems; facilitate development prioritization in collaboration with stakeholders and business owners; and monitor, provide guidance, and lead contractor activities. These positions support the NGP mission and goals.

Starting at $82,830 Per Year (GS 12)

As a Research Geophysicist within the Geology, Geophysics, Geochemistry Science Center, some of your specific duties will include:

• Conducts research on broad questions related to framework geology, mineral systems, and ore forming processes as well as on focused questions of relevance to Mineral Resource Program (MRP) assessment efforts.
• Develops and implements research objectives, establish research priorities, define methods of approach and execute studies.
• Prepares reports and presentations that convey information, conclusions, and recommendations in a manner useful to and coordinated with project objectives.
• Contributes to the conception of productive research ideas and published research articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals; promotes scientific exchange between USGS and other agencies and research organizations.
• Operates a government owned or leased vehicle as an incidental driver.

Physical Demands: The work may include physical exertion when conducting fieldwork such as walking over rough, rocky or uneven terrain. The work also include lifting and carrying equipment weighing up to 40 pounds, reeling wire and digging holes, and operating delicate geophysical instruments. Office work involves some standing and walking but is mostly sedentary.

Work Environment: Most work is in an atmosphere-controlled environment. When in the field, incumbent is exposed to inclement weather and dangers associated with falls, snakes, wild or uncontrolled animals, stinging insects and traveling in vehicles both on unimproved roads and in heavy traffic.

Starting at $91,753 Per Year (GS 12)

As a Computer Scientist the Geologic Hazards Science Center, some of your specific duties will include:

• Designs systems to be robust and cost effective;
• Writes code to allocate and configure cloud resources in AWS (or similar provider);
• Stays informed of emerging technologies and determines if they would bring benefit to Geologic Hazards Science Center (GHSC) science and or operations;
• Writes server-side functions using various languages (NodeJS, Python, etc.);
• Writes code to load, update and modify databases using SQL or similar;
• Implements mathematical algorithms from scientific models into operational code. Code is developed according to internal standards, subject to peer review and stored and managed in version control system;
• Provide technical guidance and leadership to colleagues by actively participating in team-base collaborative communication and development projects;
• Formulates innovative approaches to solving complicated software problems.

Starting at $109,107 Per Year (GS 13)

As an Administrative Assistant within the Fort Collins Science Center, some of your specific duties will include:

• Maintains automated expenditure and related databases, reconciling daily obligations and payments.
• Researches and resolves any discrepancies and prepares the necessary documentation to effect adjustments.
• Responds to a variety of substantive requests for program, budget, and statistical information.
• Receives purchase orders, expenditures, and similar documents for obligation against authorized funds, appropriated and reimbursable
• Serves as payroll specialist advising employees on time and attendance procedures and regulations.
• Serves as a travel specialist advising employees on travel procedures and regulations.
• Operates a government owned/leased vehicle as an incidental driver.

Starting at $41,757 Per Year (GS 5-7)

As a Management Analyst, within the Geologic Hazards Science Center, some of your specific duties will include:

• Monitors organization program activities to analyze trends, extract and summarize program data, and write sections of program status reports;
• Performs routine tasks in the conduct of program analysis studies of operating programs;
• Performs limited analyses and writes portions of reports;
• Reviews and interprets directives, instructions, regulations, and delegations of authority for potential impact on program objectives, operating policies, work operations, and progress;
• Participates in the development and conduct of program surveys, audits, and analyses of current or projected operating programs for actual or potential effectiveness in achieving planned goals and objectives.

Starting at $51,726 Per Year (GS 7-11)

As a Biologist within the Fort Collins Science Center, some of your specific duties will include:

• Conduct individual research projects or contribute to a larger research team addressing important wildlife and ecosystem-level management questions related to energy and land use at the landscape-scale.
• Serve as primary point of contact for the data release workflow at the Science Center, including but not limited to development of geospatial metadata, review of data and software releases, and coordination with Center scientists to maintain compliance with USGS Fundamental Science Practices.
• Coordinate and collaborate with biologists and managers from the USGS, National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U. S. Forest Service and other Federal agencies, state natural resource agencies, and universities, to generate wildlife, vegetation, and other resource data for scientific reports.
• Develop statements of work, research work orders, memorandum of agreements, and other instruments that facilitate the development of research or technical assistance products.
• Develop and maintain computer databases; and gather, analyze, tabulate and summarize scientific, programmatic, and/or budgetary data.
• Operates a government owned or leased vehicle as an incidental driver.

Physical Demands - The field work requires some physical exertion such as walking over wet, rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities. Laboratory work requires moderate physical ability and agility and dexterity to manipulate samples and operate equipment.

Work Environment - Work is performed in an office, laboratory, and/or in the field. The office is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. Temperature and weather extremes may be encountered in the performance of the outdoor work. Field and laboratory duties may require the use of special protective gear. The incumbent is expected to conduct duties in a safe and orderly manner so as not to endanger self, fellow workers, or property with which entrusted.

Starting at $76,551 Per Year (GS 11-12)