[ESIP-all] USGS Job opportunity: Please apply and/or share this exciting, data focused opportunity

[Powers, Lindsay A]

Dear Colleagues,

My apologies for cross-posting.



The U.S. Geological Survey is seeking an interdisciplinary scientist experienced with leading collaborative teams of physical (including earth sciences) and/or biological scientists, data managers, and software developers to create innovative ways to ingest, serve and connect data, physical samples, publications, people, and institutions. This position supports stakeholders within and external to USGS, including other Federal Agencies, State Geological Surveys, professional organizations, private industry, and academia.


Responsibilities will include:

  *   Work independently and lead teams to research and evaluate technologies and standards used in earth and biological sciences to define requirements for new methods for data collection, delivery, and integration.
  *   Use scientific domain (physical and biological sciences) and information science knowledge and experience to develop, plan and implement projects and Products, perform analyses of existing methodologies, technologies, and standards, and define new procedures and/or Products to facilitate Findable, Accessible, Interoperable and Reusable (FAIR) data and samples.
  *   Provide technical direction on Product requirements to developer teams.
  *   Monitor effectiveness and use of Products and implement changes to improve services to stakeholders (scientists, data/collection managers, decision-makers, public, industry, academia).
  *   Provide training to scientists and other stakeholders on the use of the Products and serve as subject matter expert on the Products.
  *   Provide advice and training on management of scientific sample/specimen collections and associated data, standards, and community conventions, within USGS and to stakeholder scientists.
  *   Expertise with scientific metadata tools, resources, and standards (e.g., ISO, CSDGM, mdJSON) to inform the development of new tools and application of existing resources.
  *   Experience with development (coding) and documentation (Git Repository) in modern and scientifically relevant languages (e.g., Python, SQL, JavaScript, etc.) for​ Products that advance data management.
  *   Foster a positive, productive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment when engaging with stakeholders.
  *   Prepare presentations, reports, publications, and briefings for technical and non-technical audiences, including leadership and stakeholders, to provide feedback and status updates and advocate for action.



This is a permanent GS-12 position being filled through the Federal STEM hiring authority. The duty station for this position is Lakewood, Colorado.

This position opens on Friday, January 7th on USAJobs: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/629664400 and will remain open until 60 applications are received or on January 21st.

Happy New Year!


Lindsay Powers, she/her

Program Coordinator, National Geological and Geophysical Data Preservation Program,

and Director, Geological Materials Repository

U.S. Geological Survey

Office: 303.202.4828

Cell: 720.292.8595

ORCiD: 0000-0001-6743-0820

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