United States Geological Service Jobs

Introduction- The United States Geological Service is a scientific agency in the U.S. The agency is home to thousands of scientists that study the landscape of the country, the natural hazards threatening it and its any natural resources. The agency has for science disciplines on which it concentrates- hydrology, geology, geography and biology. It is a research organization for fact finding and does not have any regulatory responsibility.

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Company History: The United States Geological Service had been established in March, 1879, only a few hours prior to the mandatory close of the 45th Congress final session. President Rutherford Hayes signed a bill which appropriated money for various civil expenses for the Federal Government for the year of 1879.

United States Geological Service has an outstanding history of scientific advances and public service. The scientists of the organization have pioneered the hydrological techniques for gauging the discharge in streams and rivers as well as modeling the flow in ground water, complex systems. United States Geological Service also trained the astronauts that landed on the moon in the year 1969 in geology. Various innovative ventures of the organization with agencies in the private sector has provided the world today with digital images of communities and neighborhoods and it is the largest data set to be available online today.




The understanding of location and formation of mineral resources and energy deposits is rooted in the fundamental breakthroughs of the scientists of United States Geological Service. The biologists of the organization have revolutionized thinking related to management of wildlife resources. This has provided a strong scientific basis which allows waterfowl conservation as well as recreational hunting to work as adaptive management rather than conflicting interests.

Usual Openings: United States Geological Service jobs provide you the opportunity to work with 10,000 technicians, support staff members and scientists in over 400 locations in the country. United States Geological Service careers ensure that the employees and their families would be able to select and receive various benefits from their local EAP- Employee Assistance Program provider.

United States Geological Service jobs are usually available in the areas mentioned below:

• Biological Sciences
• Information Technology
• Programs, Industry and Business
• Social Science
• Physical Sciences

Current openings: Jobs with United States Geological Service provide not just a paycheck but also a comprehensive benefits package which has been designed to satisfy the needs of the diverse workforce of the organization. United States Geological Service jobs come with benefits such as retirement benefits, thrift savings, health insurance, life insurance, flexible working hours, holidays, employee assistance programs, medicare, leave, credit union, tuition assistance, development and training opportunities.

Given below are a few of the currently available jobs in United States Geological Service:

• Biological Science Technician
• Oceanographer
• Fish Biologist
• Geneticist
• Chemist
• Hydrological Technician
• Research Geologist
• Supervisory Geographer
• Contract Specialist
• Supervisory IT Specialist

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