Data Visualization Specialists w/USGS Water (multiple levels of experience)

USGS Water is hiring Data Visualization Specialists at multiple levels of experience to contribute to data visualization and science communication efforts at USGS. We seek creative individuals with experience taking complex, environmental datasets and developing static and interactive data visualizations using R, python, and/or javascript. For more information see this blog post: https://waterdata.usgs.gov/blog/viz-hires-2021/
 
These positions are with the water data visualization team, the USGS Vizlab. The USGS Vizlab is a collaborative science communication team that uses data visualization to communicate scientific data and concepts to non-technical audiences through compelling data-driven stories and graphics. See the Vizlab portfolio here
 
Positions will be open to applications on USAjobs.gov from Wednesday November 17th at 12:00am EST to Tuesday November 23rd at 11:50 EST. These are full time, permanent federal positions in the Data Science Branch of the Water Mission Area at GS-09 and GS-12 grades. Location is negotiable. More information about the jobs and the application process can be found in our blog. We will also use the blog to post direct links to the job announcements when they are live on November 17th. 
 
Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, and Transparency  
The federal hiring process can be complicated to navigate. We don’t want that to be the reason you don’t apply. We are committed to inclusive hiring practices that build a healthy workplace where diversity is our strength, and everyone has the support they need to succeed. We especially encourage you to apply if you are BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, have a disability, or are of any marginalized identity. Please read our blog post for details on how the application process works. 
 
Questions?  
Reach out to the hiring manager Jordan Read (he/him, at [email protected]), the Vizlab team lead Cee Nell (they/them, [email protected]), or ask us on twitter @USGS_DataSci. 

​In addition, we’ll be hosting two informational webinars about the positions and the application process:  

• Informational Session 1: November 12th at 11am (Eastern) on MS Teams. Join at: https://bit.ly/3nTSRSH 
• Informational Session 2: November 17th at 7pm (Eastern) on MS Teams. Join at:  https://bit.ly/2ZJLOUy ​