Supervisory Biologist/Physical Scientist – Bureau Science Quality Officer

About the role

The U.S. Geological Survey Office of Science Quality and Integrity seeks a senior supervisory officer to lead bureau‑wide science quality initiatives. This position provides expert guidance across all scientific disciplines, ensuring standards for relevance, objectivity, transparency, reproducibility, and adherence to Fundamental Science Practices.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate with DOI bureaus when USGS scientific data impact departmental activities.
• Supervise multiple high‑level scientists who lead programmatic areas with USGS‑wide purview.
• Formulate, implement, and oversee directives that strengthen scientific quality across all mission areas.
• Advise USGS leadership on science quality issues and policy development.
• Lead training, workshops, and proactive issue identification to improve research quality.
• Conduct inquiries into science quality concerns, assess impacts, identify root causes, and guide corrective actions.
• Collaborate across Mission Areas, Centers, Regions, and other offices to ensure transparent issue resolution and recurrence prevention.

Required profile

• U.S. citizen or national; subject to background investigation and E‑Verify.
• Must meet GS‑15 specialized experience: at least one year equivalent to GS‑14 level, including development of interdisciplinary projects, policy formulation, and senior technical advising.
• Educational requirement: degree in physical science, engineering, mathematics (24 semester hours in physical science) or biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related field, with transcripts.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a government credit card, complete required training, and submit a financial disclosure report.