USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory hiring a Geologist/Geographer with GIS

​Interdisciplinary Geologist/Geographer, GS-1350/0150-9/11
USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory
 
The USGS Volcano Science Center is hiring a Geologist/Geographer to join the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, located in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park on the Island of Hawaiʻi.  This is a permanent position with full benefits to be filled at the GS-9 or GS-11 level, depending on candidate qualifications. Relocation expenses have been authorized.
 
We welcome applicants with strong backgrounds in GIS data management, analyses, and display, and with significant fieldwork experience in a geoscience setting. The successful candidate will play a key role in the monitoring and documentation of Kīlauea Volcano’s ongoing eruptions, as well as with future eruptions on the Island of Hawaiʻi. Please note that applicants must be U.S. citizens.
The application period is currently open and will close on Monday, November 28, 2016, at midnight Eastern Standard Time.
 

Some of the duties of this position include:

• Record and analyze lava flow and other field data to produce geologic maps, hazards maps and other graphical products related to ongoing eruptions.
• Plan and conduct field mapping and sampling of lava flow and other eruptive products.
  
• Locate, recognize, describe, sample and interpret volcanic features and phenomena in the field. Makes recommendations on scientific significance based on collected geologic data.
• Perform GIS data entry, map creation and analysis, and database management. Generate digital media metadata suitable for publication.
• Prepare written and oral summaries of activities and eruptions for HVO staff and for use in peer-reviewed publications.

• Assists gas geochemistry, deformation, seismic and outreach teams with field data gathering, map and figure preparation, and analysis of monitoring data to interpret significance.

• Prepare hazard assessments and provide information to the public and other stakeholders regarding eruption activity and hazards.

• Field work requires moderate to strenuous activities such as hiking, lifting and carrying a pack up to 40 lbs, using a 4 wheel-drive vehicle and travel by helicopter to reach remote sites. Able to walk long distances over rough, sometimes steep terrain, near active lava flows and vents, often in adverse weather conditions. Field work involves occasional exposure to volcanic gases including high levels of sulphur dioxide.

 
For details on the vacancy announcement, including specific qualification requirements and application procedures, go tohttp://www.usajobs.gov and refer to Job Announcement Number SAC-2017-0037 (https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/456203500/)
 
This position is also open to current and former Federal employees under Merit Promotion guidelines. To apply under Merit Promotion guidelines, go to http://www.usajobs.gov and refer to Job Announcement Number SAC-2017-0054.
 
The U.S. Geological Survey is an equal employment opportunity employer.