Geologist

This announcement is being advertised as a Forest Service National Hiring effort to fill multiple vacancies. Positions may be filled at one or more of the duty locations included in this announcement. Final determination of the duty location will be made at the time of the job offer. For additional information about the duties of this position, please contact Amber Waters at [email protected].

Duties listed are at the full performance GS-12 level.

Provides support to Engineering and Minerals Staff Officer in managing, developing, and administering the Forest's mineral and geology program.

Responsible for implementing the Forest's mineral and geologic resource program.

Provides technical review and advice on plans of operation for proposed new mines, as well as for changes to existing operations.

Reviews proposals for mine development, and evaluates the potential impact on the environment.

Reviews plans of operations for mineral proposals and assures that the 1872 Mining Law, NEPA, Code of Federal Regulations, Forest Plans, Regional and Forest directives are followed.

Serves as Project Manager for significant exploration and mining activities that could include a variety of decision types form Categorical Exclusions to Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

Performs supervisory duties 20% or less of the time.

Must be a Certified Mineral Examiner and/or a Certified Minerals Administrator, or obtain certification within a timeframe specified by the supervisor at the time of placement into the position.

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service or exempt. Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check. Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.