[ANSS-netops] Three new geophysics positions open with USGS Pasadena office

[Doug Given]

            Dear College,

 

            The USGS Earthquake Hazard Program has three new geophysics
positions in its Pasadena office. Please help us find the best candidates by
spreading the news among your colleges and students. Attached is a flier
that can be posted or forwarded.

 

Thank you for your help!! 

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| Douglas Given             | Project Chief                       |
| U.S. Geological Survey    | S. California Earthquake Monitoring |
| Caltech Seismological Lab | (626)583-7812  FAX: (626)583-7827   |
| 525 So. Wilson Ave.       | given at caltech.edu or doug at usgs.gov  |
| Pasadena, CA  91106       | http://pasadena.wr.usgs.gov/given   |
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Research Geophysicist (Senior Seismologist)  (GS-1313-14/15) 

Permanent Position.  Starting salary:  GS-14: $105, 566; GS-15: $124,177 

DUTIES: Originate, plan, lead, and conduct basic and applied research into
earthquake source processes, ground motions in damaging earthquakes, and
modeling and simulation of ground motions, and data analysis, emphasizing
assessment of earthquake hazards in southern California. Principal studies
include, 1) simulating ground motions in potentially damaging scenario
earthquakes, 2) computing earthquake parameters such as a finite-fault
source model for natural earthquakes, and 3) working with the seismic and
geodetic network operational groups to develop, and ingest data into, an
automated system for rapid assessment and analysis of earthquake ground
motions. 

QUALIFICATIONS:  GS-14: At least 1 year of specialized experience at or
equivalent to the GS-13 level that is in or related to the duties described
above. PhD highly desirable. 

 

Geophysicist (Network Seismologist)  (GS-1313-12) 

Term position (4 yrs).  Starting Salary:  $75,125.  GS-13 promotion
potential. 

DUTIES: This position includes operational responsibilities within the
Southern California Seismic Network (SCSN) and development and operation of
complex software systems for earthquake monitoring, and production of
earthquake products. The successful candidate will apply modern
computational techniques to analyze broad-band and strong motion seismic
data, conduct seismological analyses to evaluate the performance and quality
of CISN products, develop new earthquake data products, and with CISN
partners, help develop an operational prototype Earthquake Early Warning
(EEW) system in California. 

QUALIFICATIONS:  At least 1 yr of specialized experience equivalent to
GS-11. 

 

Geophysicist/Geodesist (Operational Geodesist)  (GS1313/1372-12) 

Term position (4 yrs).  Starting salary:  $75,125.  GS-13 promotion
potential. 

DUTIES: Leads the USGS GPS monitoring project in southern California.
Monitors operations and directs two personnel in maintenance, repair and
upgrade of the network. Interprets processing results to ensure that high
quality data and station metadata are archived.  Directs maintenance and
development of GPS software packages. Develops real-time processing and
telemetry systems for USGS earthquake response products and Earthquake Early
Warning system. Carries out investigations using GPS data and establishes
new and modified methods, techniques, and procedures to resolve novel
technical problems. 

QUALIFICATIONS: At least 1 yr of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11.


 

How to Apply 

 

YOU MUST APPLY ON-LINE AT: http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/ 

* For Senior Seismologist search on keyword:  WR-2009-0107 

* For Network Seismologist search on keyword:  WR-2009-0441   

* For Operational Geodesist search on keyword:  WR-2010-0019 

 

You must apply by January 29, 2010 midnight EST to be considered.  Only
online applications will be accepted. 

 

These positions are with the USGS, Earthquake Science Center office located
in Pasadena, CA 

U.S. Citizenship is Required 

THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 

 

Contact: Betsy Cohen, 916-278-9385, bcohen at usgs.gov, Human Resources 

 

 

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