• Project Description:

The U.S. Geological Survey is responsible for the design, development and 
maintenance of The National Atlas website (http://www.nationalatlas.gov ). The 
nationalatlas.gov website is an electronic atlas that shows us where we are 
with an interface designed to explore and discover data and facts about the 
United States.  The map maker currently hosts approximately 3000 GIS data 
layers for query and display on-line.

	• Description of Student Services:

  Services may include one or more of the following activities:  
Assistance in software development and programming for geospatial data query, 
display and visualization on the web through the National Atlas of the United 
States™; assistance with developing reports and presentations to demonstrate 
project progress; assistance with testing and validation of software under 
development; and assistance with documenting program code, and writing 
associated documentation to support the code developed.

	• Required Expertise, Skills, Education and/or Experience:

Completion of three or more years of college level academic course work and 
some knowledge/experience with the programming language of Java, JavaScript, 
Ruby, C++ or C# is required.  Good English writing skills and attention to 
detail are required.  Some knowledge of SQL or Microsoft Access is desired. 
Some knowledge of Microsoft Excel is desired.  Some knowledge of ArcGIS or 
AutoCAD is desired.

3. Description of Working Conditions:

Software development and data entry is sedentary work which will require 
extended periods of time working at a computer terminal.  
Student will be required to interact with USGS and EPA staff, other Federal 
and university scientists, and other students.

4. Compensation:

Compensation is commensurate with the level of education and experience, as 
follows:

Salary is commensurate with course work and experience. Salary includes the 
cost of self-employment taxes for social security and Medicare.

The student is responsible for all costs of transportation to and from the 
principal duty station location.  The Government does not provide housing, 
meals or other living expenses while working at the principal duty station.  
Travel away from the duty station is not expected.


5. Principal Duty Station

EPA building at the Hatfield Marine Science Center
2111 NE Marine Science Drive
Newport, OR  97365

The student may enter the building only during business hours or when a 
project member is present.

6. Taxes:

The student is responsible for paying all Federal, State and/or local income 
taxes required as a result of income received under this order.

To apply for this position please send the following to Debbie Reusser at 
dreusser@usgs.gov by COB October 2th.

1.     Cover letter describing your unique skills for this job
2.     Resume
3.     Transcripts – unofficial transcripts for job application,  
official transcripts will be needed if selected
4.     Proof of student status, either transcripts within the last 2  
years, or a letter of enrollment for the fall term.