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US Department of the Interior

Geologist

Lakewood, CO

$99K/yr

S. Geological Survey, Office of the Regional Director, Rocky Mountain Region, Central Energy Resources Science Center. Qualifications: Requirements Continued... Qualifications: All qualifications ...

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Geological Technician

Rawlins, WY

Geological Technician Ur-Energy Lost Creek ISR Facility, Wyoming Job Type: Full-time About the Role ... In this role, you'll help locate and survey drill sites and infrastructure, collect and maintain ...

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How much do geological survey jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for geological survey in the United States is $31.06, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.28 and $36.06 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a geological survey?

A Geological Survey job involves studying the Earth's structure, composition, and processes to gather data on natural resources, environmental conditions, and geological hazards. Professionals in this field conduct fieldwork, analyze samples, and use mapping technology to assess terrain. Their work supports industries like mining, construction, and environmental management, helping to ensure sustainable land use and hazard mitigation.

What does a geological survey do?

A typical day in a geological survey role can involve a combination of fieldwork and office-based tasks. You might spend part of your day collecting soil, rock, or water samples in various terrain and the other part analyzing your findings using specialized software or producing reports. Collaboration is common; you’ll often work in teams with other geologists, engineers, or environmental scientists. Field days can require travel and adaptability to weather and terrain, while office days focus more on data interpretation and communicating your results to stakeholders.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the geological survey position?

To excel in a Geological Survey role, you typically need a degree in geology or a related field, strong analytical skills, and practical experience with fieldwork and data collection. Familiarity with GIS software, remote sensing tools, and GPS equipment is essential, and certifications in field safety or hazardous materials may be required. Attention to detail, critical thinking, and effective communication are valuable soft skills in this field. These abilities ensure accurate data collection, sound analysis, and strong collaboration, which are vital for successful geological projects.

How to become a geological surveyor?

To become a geological surveyor, typically a bachelor's degree in geology, earth sciences, or a related field is required. Gaining experience through internships, developing skills in mapping and data analysis, and obtaining relevant certifications can enhance job prospects in this field.
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Infographic showing various Geological Survey job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $64,602 per year, or $31.1 per hour.

Supervisory Interdisciplinary Biologist/Physical Scientist (Deputy Center Director)

A-Z List | U.S. Geological Survey

Saint Petersburg, FL • On-site

$125K/yr

Full-time, Part-time

Posted 10 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • serve as a Supervisory Interdisciplinary Biologist/Physical Scientist and Deputy Center Director within the U.S. Geological Survey

  • plan and lead coastal science projects of substantial depth and/or breadth

  • provide advisory, planning, or reviewing services to scientists and funding programs

Job description

You will serve as a Supervisory Interdisciplinary Biologist/Physical Scientist (Deputy Center Director) with U.S. Geological Survey.
This position is located within the Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey, Southeast Region, St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center.
Summary continued in Marketing Message sectionQualifications:All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement - 09/11/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Competitive candidates must also meet Time-in-Grade requirements as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F.
For current Federal employees, if hours worked per week are not included on your resume, you must submit a non-award SF-50 as part of your application to be used to validate your work schedule and determine the amount of specialized experience that you will be granted. An award SF-50 will not be acceptable documentation for which to consider your amount of qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the work schedule requirement as the service dates will be reflected. For all other applicants who are not current federal employees, your resume must state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements: To qualify for this position, you must meet the following minimum qualifications:
Basic Educational Requirement AND Specialized Experience for the series to which you are applying.
Physical Sciences Series 1301:

Basic Educational Requirements: In addition to the specialized experience requirements for this position, you must meet at least one of the following:
A. Degree: physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics. You must submit transcripts.
-OR-
B. Combination of education and experience: Education equivalent to one of the majors shown in A above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
Biological Sciences Series 0401:
Basic Educational Requirements: In addition to the specialized experience requirements for this position, you must meet at least one of the following:
A. Degree: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. You must submit transcripts.
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B. Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

To qualify for this position at the GS-14 grade level:
Experience: To qualify, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience: examples of such experience must include serving as a senior expert involved in scientific research for which technical problem definitions, methods and/or data were highly incomplete, controversial, or uncertain and whose evaluations and recommendations were accepted by others as those of a technical or programmatic expert in the scientific field. At this level, scientists typically represent an authoritative source of consultation for other scientists and program specialists, are called upon to resolve issues that significantly affect interdisciplinary science programs, make long range and controversial plans and proposals and defend their findings and recommendations in public or high level forums. Specifically, experience includes 1) planning and leading coastal science projects of substantial depth and/or breadth; 2) providing advisory, planning, or reviewing service to scientists and funding programs; 3) providing supervision and career development of junior scientific and technical staff to enhance mission effectiveness. For example, 1-3, the work provided wide latitude for the exercise of independent judgment to perform and enable scientific research of marked difficulty and responsibility. You must include hours worked per week.

Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.Education:This position has a mandatory education requirement.
You must submit a copy of your transcript(s) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience. Transcripts must include your name, school name, grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, and date the degree was conferred, if applicable. A typed list of courses, grades, semester/quarter hours, GPA, etc. will not be accepted. Non-submission may result in being rated not qualified for the position. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.
Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit: https://www.ed.gov/about/initiatives/international-affairs/recognition-of-foreign-qualificationsEmployment Type: OTHER

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