Levi Close
About Levi Close
Levi Close is a Collateral Duty Safety Program Coordinator at the U.S. Geological Survey, where he has worked since 2021. He has a background in hydrology and safety program development, having previously held various roles at USGS and Oklahoma State University.
Current Role at U.S. Geological Survey
Levi Close currently serves as the Collateral Duty Safety Program Coordinator (CDSPC) at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He has held this position since 2021. In this role, he advises management on the development and implementation of safety and health programs. He conducts and coordinates safety and health training for employees and initiates corrective actions based on inspection findings to address safety deficiencies. Close also assists in the development and maintenance of work unit safety plans at the local level.
Experience at U.S. Geological Survey
Levi Close began his career at the U.S. Geological Survey as a Student Trainee in Hydrology from 2017 to 2018 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He transitioned to his current role as a Hydrologist in 2018, where he has worked for six years. In his capacity as a Hydrologist, he conducts formal and routine inspections in compliance with OSHA regulations and Department of the Interior policy. He also serves as a member or advisor to safety and health working groups at various organizational levels.
Educational Background
Levi Close earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Geology/Earth Science from Oklahoma State University, where he studied from 2013 to 2018. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his work in hydrology and safety management within the U.S. Geological Survey. Prior to his university education, he completed his high school education at Oklahoma Christian School from 2009 to 2013.
Previous Work Experience
Before his current role at the U.S. Geological Survey, Levi Close worked in various positions that contributed to his professional development. He was an IT Helpdesk Phone Agent at Oklahoma State University from 2017 to 2018. He also served as the OKC Recruitment Chairman for Sigma Phi Epsilon in 2015. Additionally, he held the position of Campus Representative for State Traditions from 2016 to 2017 and was involved in Sigma Phi Epsilon as Vice President of Member Development from 2014 to 2015 and as President from 2015 to 2016.