Interdisciplinary Supervisory Biologist / Physical Scientist

About the role

The U.S. Geological Survey Office of Science Quality and Integrity seeks a senior supervisory scientist to lead USGS‑wide science quality initiatives across all disciplines.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the senior Bureau Science Quality Officer, formulating and overseeing high‑level directives that strengthen scientific quality across mission areas.
• Supervise multiple high‑level scientists who lead programmatic areas with USGS‑wide purview.
• Advise USGS leadership on science quality issues, policy development, and resolution of quality concerns.
• Lead bureau‑wide efforts to improve research quality through training, proactive issue identification, and corrective actions.
• Conduct independent inquiries into science quality concerns, assess impacts, identify root causes, and guide remediation.
• Collaborate across Mission Areas, Centers, Regions, and other offices to ensure transparent issue resolution and recurrence prevention.

Required profile

• U.S. citizen or national with ability to obtain a security clearance.
• At least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS‑14 level in the Federal service.
• Degree in physical science, engineering, mathematics, biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related field with required coursework.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise senior scientists and manage multidisciplinary programs.