Product Owner and Tech Lead Hiring

The USGS Web Communications Branch is hiring a Product Owner and Tech Leads (Interdisciplinary Scientists)

The U.S. Geological Survey Water Mission Area is hiring Interdisciplinary Scientists to provide product ownership and technical leadership for information delivery. This is a hiring effort for permanent federal positions at two levels of experience (GS12/13). Apply online at USAjobs.gov, where the positions open to applicants starting on Monday, December 18th, 2023 to Friday, December 29th, 2023.

Apply here! USAjobs announcement number and link:

• USGS-SAC-24-12128076-DE-AKS https://www.usajobs.gov/job/764739400

These vacancies have application caps and may close prior to the end date listed on the vacancies. The vacancy will close at 11:59 PM ET on the day 100 applications are submitted. All applications received before that time will be accepted. For all positions, an unofficial transcript and detailed resume summarizing job qualifications and relevant skills are needed. Please be sure to include any additional documentation listed on the USAjobs vacancy to ensure your application is considered.

We are holding informational webinars about these vacancies on

• Thursday, December 14th, 2023 at 8pm ET / 7pm CT / 6pm MT / 5pm PT Join the webinar at this link
• Monday, December 18th, 2023 at 4pm ET / 3pm CT / 2pm MT / 1pm PT Join the webinar at this link

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, and Transparency

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and have the support they need to thrive. We believe that a diverse team brings a wide range of perspectives, experiences and ideas that drive innovation and improve our ability to deliver cutting edge science. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups, to apply for these positions.

About the positions

This cluster hire is part of a continued investment by USGS in data and information delivery. There is one announcement to fill two roles within the Web Communications Branch. Applicants may apply to and be considered for both announcements, as long as they meet the minimum qualifications for the grade and job series.

Interdisciplinary Scientists - Product Owner and Tech Lead

We are seeking two Interdisciplinary Scientists. Positions will focus on product ownership and technical leadership in water information delivery products. See more about how we work , our tech stack , and the role of user-centered design in our software product development .

Duties include:

• Lead projects within the IIDD WCB set of capabilities (data dissemination, technology development, and data visualization).
• Design analytical methods, use cases, and scenarios for new data dissemination campaigns, reporting, and decision making in support of a variety of initiatives involving changes in policies, water conditions, and scientific methodology.
• Oversee the design and creation of analysis, processing, and data dissemination workflows for both structured and unstructured data.
• Engage existing and prospective partners in other domains on data workflows, computing options, and user needs.
• Develop and implement state-of-the-art software tools to collect, analyze, and deliver large volumes of structured and unstructured data using modern software languages and methods.

Interdisciplinary Scientists may qualify as a physical scientist (1301) , biologist (0401) , or mathematical statistician (1529) .

Additional Information

Applying for the job

Qualifying for GS 12 or 13 -
For qualifications please see the following link for the appropriate grade and series you are interested in: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Occupational-Series See USGS tips for combining graduate education and experience and spell out how you meet the grade and job series qualifications. We are advertising a combination of Biologist , Physical Scientist , and Mathematical Statistician job series.

Materials – You’ll need a resume, educational transcripts, and any additional documentation listed on the USAjobs vacancy. Unofficial transcripts are OK, if selected you will be required to provide official transcripts. To make sure HR can see that you’re qualified, make sure your resume explicitly ties your experience to each of the qualifications listed for the grades you are applying for and also the Specialized Experience section.

Common Questions

Q: Is this open to non-U.S. citizens?

A: You must be a U.S. citizen or national (residents of American Samoa and Swains Island) to work for the Federal Government, but there are some exceptions. More information here: https://usajobs.gov/help/working-in-government/non-citizens/

Q: Should I use my CV/resume or the USAjobs template?

A: Either is fine. Whichever format you choose, we recommend taking time to explicitly spell out how your experience meets the qualification requirements for the job series, GS level, and specialized experience. See USGS tips on combining education and experience and job series qualifications for Biologist (job series 0401) , Physical Scientist (job series 1301) , and Mathematical Statistician (job series 1529)