DATA CENTER
WATER DATA & STUDIES
INFORMATION CENTER
ABOUT KANSAS WSC
USGS IN YOUR STATE
USGS Water Science Centers are located in each state.
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Current Job Openings
Kansas Jobs
Student Positions in Water Resources With the U.S. Geological Survey in Kansas
- We Are Accepting Student Resumes
- Please contact our office, at (785)-832-3504, for student part-time and summer employment opportunities.
Mission
The U.S. Geological Survey provides the Nation with reliable, impartial information to describe and understand the Earth.
This information is used to:
- minimize loss of life and property from natural disasters;
- manage water, biological, energy, and mineral resources;
- enhance and protect the quality of life; and
- contribute to wise economic and physical development.
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Water |
Geology |
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Surface-water resources |
Mineral resources |
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Ground-water resources |
Volcanoes |
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Water quality and use |
Earthquakes |
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Floods and droughts |
Energy and marine resources |
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Biology |
Mapping |
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Biological resources |
Topographic maps |
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Biological systems |
Digital mapping |
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Ecosystems |
Image processing |
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Natural and human effects |
Satellite maps |
CAREERS
- HYDROLOGY
- Perform collection, measurement, analysis, and interpretation of information on water resources; forecast water supplies and water flows; water
quality, toxic substances; and acid rain, etc.
- GEOLOGY
- Assess geologic hazards such as earthquakes, volcanoes, and landslides; perform work in the areas of earth-surface dynamics; national mapping;
coastal and marine geology; and mineral and energy resources, etc.
- BIOLOGY
- Work to help protect ecosystems and plan for the future in areas such as Arctic science, effects of environmental contaminants on biological
resources, coastal and wetland research, and global change research.
- CHEMISTRY
- Investigation, analysis, and interpretation of chemical properties, molecular structure, and chemical reactions related to a variety of physical
science phenomena.
- CIVIL ENGINEERING
- Plan and/or design structures related to flood-control channels or pumping plants, considering hydrology, geology, etc.
- CARTOGRAPHY
- Preparation and interpretation of maps, charts, and images, which lead to accurate analysis of various natural resources.
- COMPUTER SCIENCE
- Support the professional and technical staffs by processing scientific and management data.
- ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
- Perform a variety of duties in the administrative management field required to support the organization.
- PUBLICATIONS
- Perform a variety of duties in editing, processing, and publication of scientific material; provide visual information support for scientific
presentations and exhibits; design and execute WEB-based information pages.
STUDENT PROGRAMS
- Student Career Experience Program
- This program is a planned, progressive educational program that provides for the integration of a student's academic studies with Federal work
experience for potential noncompetitive conversion to the Federal Career Service.
- Student Temporary Employment Program
- Provides temporary employment opportunities in earth science and other related USGS occupational fields. Positions held do not have to be related to
the degree being pursued.
WEBSITES OF INTEREST
Visit the Kansas District Home Page:
For additional information contact:
Michelle S. Stewart, Administrative Officer
U.S. Geological Survey
Water Resources Division
4821 Quail Crest Place
Lawrence, Kansas 66049-3839
FON: (785) 832-3504
FAX: (785) 832-3500
email: msstew@usgs.gov
or
Office of Personnel Management Kansas City Service Center
601 E. 12th Street, Room 131
Kansas City, MO 64106
Phone: (816) 426-5705
U.S. Geological Survey
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