Physical Scientist (Seasonal)

National Park Service; Deutschland; On-site; EUR 53,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

National Park Service in Germany seeks a professional to collect field data contributing to the basic inventory of natural and cultural resources. The role includes operating and troubleshooting monitoring installations, and developing geospatial data products and reports to support park management and research activities.

The position involves using GPS/GNSS and mobile apps to record field data, and producing maps and graphics for management summaries and scientific reports.

Responsibilities

• Collect field data contributing to the basic natural or cultural resources inventory of a park or a monitoring program to assess status and trends of resources condition.
• Operate and troubleshoot problems with natural resource and/or physical science monitoring installations including power supply, datalogger, sensors, calibration, etc.
• Assist with preparation of management and scientific reports regarding the results of protection, mitigation, restoration, inventory, monitoring, and research activities.
• Use mapping grade and/or survey grade GPS/GNSS equipment, such as Trimble and/or use mobile devices and applications, such as Collector for ArcGIS, to collect and record field data.
• GS-09: Design and develop appropriate geospatial data outputs and products such as paper maps, web mapping applications, graphics, and reports.

Job description

Open: October 19, 2026 — Closes: October 26, 2026

Summary

The typical defined season is not to exceed 6 months between March - November but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: April - May 2027. Open to the first 30 applicants or until 10/26/2026, whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.

Major Duties

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Collect field data contributing to the basic natural or cultural resources inventory of a park or a monitoring program to assess status and trends of resources condition. Operate and troubleshoot problems with natural resource and/or physical science monitoring installations including power supply, datalogger, sensors, calibration, etc. Assist with preparation of management and scientific reports regarding the results of protection, mitigation, restoration, inventory, monitoring, and research activities. Use mapping grade and/or survey grade GPS/GNSS equipment, such as Trimble and/or use mobile devices and applications, such as Collector for ArcGIS, to collect and record field data. GS-09: Design and develop appropriate geospatial data outputs and products such as paper maps, web mapping applications, graphics, and reports.