Geophysicist
Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs
Lakewood, COFull-time$119k–$154kPosted Jun 22, 2026
This position is located with the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Lakewood, Colorado.
As a Geophysicist-GS-1313, your typical work assignments may include, but not limited to: Collect, store, retrieve, and analyze diverse geophysical data, including non-seismic data such as gravity, magnetics and electromagnetics. Directs or oversees major data collection activities used in earthquake hazards, coastal change, engineering projects, environmental hazards studies, and assessments. Coordinates the organization's geophysical program, planning and advising on geotechnical programs of broad scope. Coordinates activities with other monitoring networks, evaluates and interprets nature of potential activities and resultant potential hazards. Analyzes seismic, geodetic or other geophysical data in context of other data streams to infer geophysical processes. Evaluate overall plans and proposals for significant systems developed by contractors. Develops new geophysical approaches to visualizing, reporting, and understanding volcanic, geodetic or seismic processes in a broad, active, geographic area. Adapts seismic methods to the needs of the assigned network(s) to improve monitoring and understanding of processes. Represents the organization in technical discussions regarding geophysical data problems where opinions and interests conflict.