St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center Employment Opportunities

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center (SPCMSC) is dedicated to developing a diverse scientific community through equal employment opportunity (EEO), honoring others' experience, perspective, and unique identity, and employment decisions made in accordance with merit system principles contained in 5 U.S.C § 2301 and in observation of DOI Prohibited Personnel Practices.

Openings:

Supervisory Physical Scientist

Open & closing dates: 10/15/2026 to 10/23/2026

Salary: \$106,437 - \$138,370 per year

Pay scale & grade: GS 13

Our center is seeking applicants for a Supervisory Physical Scientist position to serve as a senior technical expert on numerical modeling of coastal change hazards. The Supervisory Physical Scientist will have a primary role in designing and conducting interdisciplinary scientific studies involving coastal numerical modeling, including the preparation, execution, review and administration of technical programs. It is expected that the position will assume a broad range of supervisory responsibilities for coastal change hazards modeling staff including the selection, employment, evaluation, and allocation of personnel to projects and program elements, which includes responsibility for developing performance standards and work plans, conducting progress reviews and performance appraisals. The position will represent the USGS at technical meetings, conferences, and committees related to coastal change hazards, exercising delegated authority to represent the science centers in matters pertaining to coastal change hazards daily operations. The USGS and SPCMSC are dedicated to maintaining and developing a diverse scientific community through equal employment opportunity, honoring others' experience, perspective, and unique identity. 

For more details and to apply, visit Supervisory Physical Scientist - CBUY-26-13068795-DE-JS

Recently Closed:

Supervisory Interdisciplinary Biologist/Physical Scientist (Deputy Center Director)

Department of the Interior

Pay scale & grade: GS 14

For more details and to apply, visit Supervisory Interdisciplinary Biologist/Physical Scientist (Deputy Center Director) - USGS-26-13034444-ST-FS

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