Telework eligibleFederal

Geologist

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers · Department of the Army

Geology

Salary
$108,173–$140,627/year
Grade
13
Work location
Telework eligible · Kansas City, Missouri
Schedule
Full-time
Posted
Oct 10, 2026
Apply by
Oct 16, 2026
Category
Geology

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Summary

About the Position: You will serve as the technical authority on complex geology and hydrogeology for Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste (HTRW) projects for the Kansas City District Civil Works and Military projects, leading in-house and contracted teams in site investigations, designs remedial solutions, and directing project workflows and providing vital technical consultation and solutions to stakeholders.

Duties

Leading and guiding personnel in Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste (HTRW) site investigations and remedial designs. Oversees and manages technical activities for in-house and contracted studies, reports, and construction plans.

Serving as the technical authority on geology and hydrogeology for HTRW projects. Develops solutions for complex problems, designs site features, applies new techniques, and prepares project specifications and drawings.

Directing work assignments and problem-solving strategies for the team. Mentors junior geologists and monitors work progress. Presents team findings to stakeholders, program officials, and the public.

Preparing and coordinating contract scopes of work. Monitors contractor performance for compliance with requirements and quality standards. Performs quality assurance oversight to ensure effective quality control.

Providing authoritative guidance in geology and hydrogeology to internal staff and external stakeholders. Builds and maintains strong collaborative relationships to ensure information sharing and standards compliance.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/

How you will be evaluated

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.

About this listing

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has 158 open listings on the site: all telework eligible. This one is telework eligible, based in Kansas City, Missouri. See all U.S. Army Corps of Engineers listings, or read what fully remote and telework eligible mean.

Advertised pay is $108,173 to $140,627 a year. That covers GS-13 on the General Schedule, where pay also depends on step and locality; how GS pay works.

This announcement is open for 6 days, from Oct 10, 2026 to Oct 16, 2026. Among currently open federal postings, the typical advertised window is about 14 days. As of Oct 15, 2026, it closes in 1 day.

Who can apply: the public (U.S. citizens). The announcement's "This job is open to" section has the exact eligibility rules.

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