Geological Survey
8 remote or telework-eligible positions · federal agency
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is the Department of the Interior’s science agency, founded in 1879 and headquartered in Reston, Virginia. It monitors earthquakes, volcanoes and streamflow, maps the country, assesses water, mineral and energy resources and studies ecosystems and climate, with water science centers and research centers in every region.
Recent listings have included supervisory hydrologic technicians, geophysicists, an interdisciplinary geographer or physical scientist, a physical science technician, a facility operations specialist and a program analyst.
Applying tip: USGS scientific positions carry positive education requirements in the relevant discipline, and hydrologic technician jobs are rated on field and laboratory experience with streamgaging, water quality sampling and the instruments involved, so document the methods and equipment you have used. Much of the work is tied to a center or field office; check the duty station and work arrangement before assuming remote work. Our federal resume guide covers how to present technical experience.
Geological Survey has 8 open listings in our inventory right now: all telework eligible. 8 were posted in the last 30 days, the newest on Oct 1, 2026. Advertised pay runs $83,935 to $154,280 a year, typically about $102,935. GS grades range from 11 to 13. The most common job families: Hydrologic Technician (3), Geophysics (2), Facility Operations Services (1). Figures as of Oct 6, 2026, refreshed daily.