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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'> <st1:place
w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Dear</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">College</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>,<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'> The
USGS Earthquake Hazard Program has three new geophysics positions in its <st1:City
w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Pasadena</st1:place></st1:City> 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.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Thank you for your help!! <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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| <st1:place w:st="on">Douglas</st1:place>
Given |
Project
Chief
|<br>
| <st1:country-region w:st="on">U.S.</st1:country-region> Geological
Survey | <st1:place w:st="on">S. California</st1:place>
Earthquake Monitoring |<br>
| Caltech Seismological Lab | (626)583-7812 FAX:
(626)583-7827 |<br>
| 525 So. <st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">Wilson Ave.</st1:address></st1:Street>
| <st1:PersonName w:st="on">given@caltech.edu</st1:PersonName> or
doug@usgs.gov |<br>
| <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Pasadena</st1:City>, <st1:State
w:st="on">CA</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode w:st="on">91106</st1:PostalCode></st1:place>
| <a href="http://pasadena.wr.usgs.gov/given">http://pasadena.wr.usgs.gov/given</a>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Research Geophysicist (Senior
Seismologist)</span></font></b> (GS-1313-14/15) <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Permanent Position. Starting salary: GS-14: $105, 566;
GS-15: $124,177 <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>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 <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:State
w:st="on">California</st1:State></st1:place>. 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. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>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. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Geophysicist (Network Seismologist)
</span></font></b>(GS-1313-12) <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Term position (4 yrs). Starting Salary: $75,125.
GS-13 promotion potential. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>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. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>QUALIFICATIONS: At least 1 yr of specialized experience equivalent
to GS-11. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Geophysicist/Geodesist (Operational
Geodesist) </span></font></b> (GS1313/1372-12) <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Term position (4 yrs). Starting salary: $75,125.
GS-13 promotion potential. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>DUTIES: Leads the USGS GPS monitoring project in southern <st1:place
w:st="on"><st1:State w:st="on">California</st1:State></st1:place>. 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. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>QUALIFICATIONS: At least 1 yr of specialized experience equivalent to
GS-11. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>How to Apply <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>YOU MUST APPLY ON-LINE AT: <a href="http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/">http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/</a>
<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>* For Senior Seismologist search on keyword: WR-2009-0107 <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>* For Network Seismologist search on keyword:
WR-2009-0441 <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>* For Operational Geodesist search on keyword: WR-2010-0019 <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>You must apply by January 29, 2010 midnight EST to be considered.
Only online applications will be accepted. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>These positions are with the USGS, <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Earthquake</st1:PlaceName>
<st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Science</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Center</st1:PlaceType>
office located in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Pasadena</st1:City>,
<st1:State w:st="on">CA</st1:State></st1:place> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>U.S. Citizenship is Required <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Contact: Betsy Cohen, 916-278-9385, bcohen@usgs.gov, Human Resources <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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