United States Geological Survey

Physical Science Data Collection and Analysis

Volunteer position unpaid; 8-20 hours/week for 90+ days; US citizen/national; enrolled at least half-time; training provided; Reston VA PRISM lab; remote data work possible.

Field/Lab Data Collection and Analysis

Volunteer field and lab data collection; unpaid; 8-20 hours/week; 90 days minimum; must be U.S. citizen/national and enrolled at least half-time; training provided.

Aquatic Remote Sensing

Volunteer, unpaid position for remote work; requires U.S. citizenship or national status, part-time enrollment, 8-20 hours/week, 90 days; knowledge in environmental science or remote sensing helpful; Python skills beneficial.

Hydrologic Technician (Field Assistant)

Hydrologic Technician

Citizenship required; pre-employment medical exam; valid state driver's license; background check; travel may be required.

Department of the Interior

Developmental Physical Scientist

US citizen; background investigation; probation; travel; education and experience as described; eligible for federal employment.

SAFETY AND HEALTH OCCUPATION HEALTH SPECIALIST

Safety and Health Occupation Health Specialist

Citizen; background check; 1-year probation; valid state driver’s license; pre-employment medical exam; travel; telework possible; time-in-grade rules for promotions.

One year probation; U.S. Citizenship; background investigation; travel required; one-year probationary period; telework possible; must meet education/experience requirements.

Title	Location	Date
Physical Science Data Collection and Analysis Volunteer United States · Remote	United States Remote	May 1, 2026
Field/Lab Data Collection and Analysis Volunteer Kearneysville, West Virginia, United States · Onsite	Kearneysville, West Virginia, United States Onsite	May 1, 2026
Aquatic Remote Sensing Volunteer · 0+ YOE United States · Remote	United States Remote	May 1, 2026
Hydrologic Technician (Field Assistant) Temporary · $57K-$74K/yr · 2.75+ YOE Anchorage or Fairbanks or Juneau · Onsite	Anchorage or Fairbanks or Juneau Onsite	Apr 29, 2026
Developmental Physical Scientist Full Time · $100K-$130K Golden, Colorado, United States · Onsite	Golden, Colorado, United States Onsite	Apr 21, 2026
SAFETY AND HEALTH OCCUPATION HEALTH SPECIALIST Full Time · $75K-$134K · 0+ YOE Iowa City or De Kalb or Urbana or Lees Summit or Rolla or Oklahoma City or Tulsa · Onsite	Iowa City or De Kalb or Urbana or Lees Summit or Rolla or Oklahoma City or Tulsa Onsite	Apr 21, 2026
Developmental Physical Scientist Full Time · $100K-$130K Golden, Colorado, United States · Hybrid	Golden, Colorado, United States Hybrid	Apr 21, 2026

Activities	Scientific researchEnvironmental monitoringGeospatial data productionResource assessmentHazard analysis
Headquarters	US
Industries	Scientific ResearchGovernment Administration
Name	United States Geological Survey
Employees	8,417
Type	Government
Parent Company	United States Department of the Interior
Subsidiaries	Alaska Science CenterAstrogeology Science CenterNational Wildlife Health CenterEarth Resources Observation and Science Center
Tagline	Provides scientific data on natural resources and natural hazards.
Founded	1,879
Website	usgs.gov

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