Jobs:Job-00911

USGS position in landslide risk reduction

US Geological Survey, Colorado, United States
Apply before: 2 April 2019

Posting:

Position:

Interdisciplinary scientist or engineer

Apply before:

2 April 2019

Apply online:

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/528335200

As an Interdisciplinary Geographer/Geologist/Civil Engineer (Geotechnical) within the Natural Hazards Mission Area, Landslide Hazards Program, some of your specific duties will include:

Independently or by leading ad-hoc investigative scientific and/or technical teams, provide remote, rapid hazard identification and assessments from remotely sensed and other (e.g. social media) information.

Lead scientific and technical teams providing technical assistance and capacity building to partner agencies abroad and organize scientific and risk reduction exchange between USGS and partner agencies abroad.

Develop work plans and protocols, which include consideration of previous scientific analyses, evaluation of all available data from a range of sources, development and adaptation of procedures and methods of investigation, and diplomatic sensitivities.

Support Landslide Hazard Program efforts to identify, assess, and communicate landslide hazard and risk by assisting with organization of workshops, meetings, and other activities.

Analyze applicability of datasets, products, and capabilities to assist, complement, and inform risk reduction efforts by partner agencies abroad. Assist with the identification of needs and determination of the nature, scope, and approach for initiating landslide hazard and risk assessments that most effectively address those needs.

Fieldwork may expose incumbent to potentially dangerous situations and exposure to moderate discomfort from extremes such as heat, cold, and inclement weather, and stressful social situations, particularly on trips in response to natural hazard crises and events.

Of interest for:

Terrestrial Working Group

Hydrology Focus Research Group