You will serve as a Physical Scientist with National Park Service at Redwood National Park. This position is responsible for program development and implementation related to geology, soils, hydrology, hydrogeology, air quality, acoustics, and related fields and activities.
Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Develop and prepare major portions of the resources management plan addressing physical sciences, and prepare specific action plans to manage and protect the physical components of natural resources Represent the superintendent on physical science matters and coordinate with other agencies, adjacent lands, and the public to advance ecosystem protection.
Build and maintain liaisons with related groups, agencies, and the public; attend conferences and events to share information and promote stewardship Identify research needs, prepare proposals, and oversee research projects; act as a Contracting Officer's Technical Representative for contracts, agreements, and cooperative projects Design, develop, test, and implement scientific monitoring protocols for physical and abiotic resources; conduct inventories, plot distributions, and data collection using automated tools.
Perform complex data analysis, quality control checks, and document findings to support protection, mitigation, and restoration projects Lead scientifically credible projects to prevent resource damage and minimize human impacts, using statistically valid data collection and analysis Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level.
This position has a mandatory education requirement. You must submit a copy of your transcript(s) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience. Transcripts must include your name, school name, grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, and date the degree was conferred, if applicable. A typed list of courses, grades, semester/quarter hours, GPA, etc. will not be accepted.
Non-submission may result in being rated not qualified for the position. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.
Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs.
For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit: https://www.ed.gov/about/initiatives/international-affairs/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications
This position is with National Park Service, Department of the Interior.
The posted pay range is $29.57 – $46.52/hr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-11-05.
There are 2 openings for this position.
This is a Career-Seasonal appointments are permanent positions, include the same benefits as Career appointments but do not provide work on a year-round basis. You work approximately 11 months and be in a non-pay status for the remainder of the year (Nov-Dec). position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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