Jobs with the US Geological Survey

Regina Sass
The US Geological Survey has more than 10,000 employees in more than 400 locations across the country. The US Geological Survey is the largest water, earth and biological science and civilian mapping agency. It is their mission to collect, monitor, analyze, and provide scientific understanding about natural resource conditions, issues, and problems. Most of the jobs the US Geological Survey has are available right now on USAJOBS and are in the science field, but there are some other support jobs available as well and they are in different parts of the country.

One of the jobs they have available right now is fora Small Craft Operator in Sacramento, California with a salary from 23.26 - 27.14 USD Hourly. They have a few of these positions open. To qualify for this job, you need to have a valid U.S. Coast Guard license to legally operate vessels up to 100 tons in near coastal and/or inland waters. You have to shoe your ability to perform the duties of a Small Craft Operator with normal supervision. You will have to answer questions about Technical Practices, Operation of a Small Craft, Ability to Interpret Charts, Tables and Instructions, Operating Safety and the Ability to Operate Safely.

Another job is for a River Operations Mechanic in Flagstaff, Arizona with a salary from 17.81 - 20.77 USD Hourly. To qualify for this job, you need to show in your resume that you are able to perform the full range of River Operations Mechanic duties without more than normal supervision. You need to have a state drivers license with a safe driving record. You will also need to have a current CPR and Wilderness First aid and/or a current Wilderness First Responder certification. You will also have to answer questions pertaining to your ability to Operate Motor Vehicles and knowledge of Storage and Supply; Safety procedures; Loading/Unloading; Equipment Assembly,
Installation, Repair and Operation; and Tools and Equipment.

Other jobs available right now include Bio Science Lab Tech (Microbiology) in Seattle, Washington with a salary from 32,718.00 to 47,408.00 USD per year------Cartographer in Rolla, Missouri with a salary from 67,613.00 to 112,025.00 USD per year------Cartographer in Denver, Colorado with a salary from 67,613.00 to 112,025.00 USD per year-------
Computer Scientist in Rolla, Missouri with a salary from 67,613.00 to 112,025.00 USD per year------Computer Scientist in Denver Colorado with a salary from 67,613.00 to 112,025.00 USD per year------Fishery Biologist in Klamath Falls, Oregon with a salary from 46,625.00 to 60,612.00 USD per year------Geographer in Rolla, Missouri with a salary from 67,613.00 to 112,025.00 USD per year

Sources:The US Geological Survey
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I have been writing, editing and doing advertising online for 10 years. I have been a gardener for more than 50 years. I am a member of the Society of Professional Journalists.  View profile

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