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Geophysicist Position, USGS Earthquake Science Center (Menlo Park)

Date: 11/14/2018

On Behalf of Lind Gee, U.S. Geological Survey:
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Job opportunity with the USGS!
Applications are due 11/26/2018!

The USGS Earthquake Science Center, Menlo Park office is hiring a Geophysicist

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) is seeking motivated candidates for a Geophysicist position in the National Strong Motion Project, part of the Earthquake Monitoring Project. The NSMP installs and operates instrumentation in structures such as buildings, dams, and bridges whose response to strong shaking is of interest to the engineering community. This operational position is manager of the National Strong Motion Data Center (NSMDC), ensuring that data recorded by the NSMP is correctly described, rapidly processed, and made available to the engineering and seismological communities. The successful candidate will work closely with physical science and engineering technicians, IT specialists, geophysicists and engineers.

This position is being offered in Menlo Park, CA. Openings for this full-time, permanent position are being advertised as either a Geophysicist at the GS-12/13 level. US citizenship is required. Only online applications will be accepted. The federal government is an equal opportunity employer.

Please be sure to submit all the requested materials, including transcripts by November 26 – and please do not wait until the last minute to apply. If you have questions about the application process, please contact Earl Emerson at 916-278-9399 or pacsac1@usgs.gov.

Apply online at
DEU [open to all US citizens]: SAC-2019-0039
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/515579700
Merit Promotion [open to current & former federal employees with status]: SAC-2019-0041
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/515648900

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