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Vacancy Announcement: USGS Scientist in Charge of Memphis Office

Date: 06/29/2008

U.S. Geological Survey, Geologic Hazards Team
Scientist in Charge - Memphis, TN

The U.S. Geological Survey's (USGS) Geologic Hazards Team solicits applications for a senior scientist to serve as the Scientist-In-Charge of the Memphis, Tennessee, office, which is co-located with the Center for Earthquake Research and Information on the University of Memphis campus. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated record of research expertise in the area of earthquake studies and will serve as regional coordinator of the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program (EHP) in the Central and Eastern United States (CEUS).

Applications are invited from all relevant scientific communities, including civil engineering, geodesy, geology, geotechnical engineering, seismology, and tectonics. Applicants must have a thorough knowledge of earthquake hazards in continental regions and must be capable of leading a diverse, multidisciplinary program of earthquake risk reduction. The primary duties of the position are to: 1) develop scientific goals and objectives for the CEUS region; 2) oversee all aspects of the Program's diverse, complex investigations in the region and coordinate these activities among the relevant university, State, and private sector entities; 3) lead the USGS staff in the transfer of earthquake information and research results to a variety of technical and non-technical users.

This is a permanent position open from June 2, to August 1, 2008 and comes with an annual salary, depending on qualifications, ranging from a $91,781 up to $140,355. The vacancy is interdisciplinary and open under the following titles and announcement numbers: Geologist (ER-2008-0235), Geophysicist (ER-2008-0237), Civil Engineer (ER-2008-0239). Complete qualification information and application procedures can be found online at http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/. U.S. citizenship is required. Contact: Office of Personnel (703) 648-7468. The U.S. Geological Survey is an equal opportunity employer.