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Have you ever wondered what it takes to pursue a career with the U.S. Geological Survey? Our virtual event on February 23rd, 2023, offered the chance to learn about the diverse career opportunities offered at the USGS in Florida and the Caribbean. Check out the recordings below!

This event was intended for students and early career professionals to learn how to obtain a career with USGS and meet USGS staff across three different disciplines.

Three USGS Centers hosted this virtual event to showcase various science career paths within USGS: the Caribbean-Florida Water Science Center, St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center, and Wetland and Aquatic Research Center. Attendees learned about the goals, philosophy, and the research conducted at each location, then joined three topic-specific panel discussions with USGS staff.

 

This event has passed. Recordings can be found below. 

 

Caribbean-Florida Water Science Center

Caribbean-Florida Water Science Center

St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center

St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center

Wetland and Aquatic Research Center

Wetland and Aquatic Research Center

Flyer for event "Explore USGS Career Paths in Florida and the Caribbean" February 23, 2023
Flyer for the USGS Career Paths in Florida and Caribbean event on February 23, 2023.

 

 

During the research panel, scientists with expertise in Biology and Ecosystems, Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources, and Water Resources discussed their academic background, scientific experience, current research, and career paths.

In the Science Support panel, USGS staff specializing in information technology, science communications, data management, and administration discussed these critical disciplines and how they contribute to the success of USGS science, as well as how they pursued and achieved their careers at the USGS.

In the Technical Capabilities session, attendees interacted with staff from diverse specialties such as laboratories, marine operations, scientific diving, field operations and programming—all important areas that contribute to and enhance the prestige of USGS science.

While the event was focused on opportunities in Florida and the Caribbean, these events are always open to students and early career scientists and professionals located anywhere in the U.S. We hope you’ll be inspired by our staff’s passion and research and choose to pursue a career with USGS!

 

This event has passed. Recordings can be found below.  

 

Event Agenda

 

Introductory Session 

10:00 AM – Welcome and Housekeeping

10:05 AM – Introduction to USGSEleanour Snow 

10:15 AM – Introduction to USGS Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility  – Office of Diversity and Equal Opportunity 

 

10:25 AM – Center Overviews 

11:00 AM – Human Resources Workshop 

  • USAjobs Tutorial – Alicia Gomez 

  • Building Your Federal Resume – Alicia Gomez 

  • USGS Internships – Eleanour Snow, Youth and Education in Science 

     

12:00 PM – Q & A

12:30 PM – Lunch break

 

Panel Discussions 

1:00 PM – Session 1: Science Support: Information Technology, Data Management, Science Communications, Administration 

1:55 PM – 5-minute break 

 

2:00 PM – Session 2: Technical Capabilities: Field Technicians, Marine Operations, Facility Managers 

2:55 PM – 5-minute break

 

3:00 PM – Session 3: Research Staff: Science Staff in Water Resources, Biology and Ecosystems, and Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources 

3:55 PM – Closing, thank you

 

4:00 PM – Event End 

 

 

Event Recordings

 

Video Transcript
Overview Session
During this session, viewers will hear an introduction to the USGS; an overview of the agency’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) initiatives from the Office of Diversity and Equal Opportunity; as well as overviews of each of the participating centers from center leadership. 

View audio described version

 
Video Transcript
Human Resources Session
In this session, viewers will receive a tour of the USAJOBS website, tips and tricks for finding and applying for positions, and an explanation of the various internship opportunities and hiring opportunities within the federal government.

​​​​​​View audio described version
 
Video Transcript
Research Panel
During this panel, scientists with expertise in Biology and Ecosystems, Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources, and Water Resources discuss their academic background, scientific experience, current research, and career paths. 

 
Video Transcript
Science Support Panel
In this panel, USGS staff specializing in information technology, science communications, data management, and administration discuss these critical disciplines and how they contribute to the success of USGS science, as well as how they pursued and achieved their careers at the USGS.

 
Video Transcript
Technical Capabilities Panel
In this panel, attendees interacted with staff from diverse specialties such as laboratories, marine operations, scientific diving, field operations and programming—all important areas that contribute to and enhance the prestige of USGS science. 

 

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