Cave Geology & Environmental Scientist

National Park Service; American Fork (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

National Park Service in Utah seeks a Physical Scientist for Timpanogos Cave National Monument. The position supports geology, caves and karst, soils, hydrology, air quality, acoustics, paleontology, and related fields and activities.

The incumbent will develop and implement scientific programs, prepare management reports, and work with education staff to translate findings into park programming and public outreach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a physical science or related field.
• Experience conducting field-based geologic or hydrologic studies.
• Ability to prepare technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Advise on geology, caves, karst, soils, hydrology, and related fields.
• Develop and implement park scientific programs.
• Prepare management and scientific reports on protection, mitigation, restoration, and research.
• Collaborate with park education staff to integrate information into programs.

Skills

Geology

Hydrology

Paleontology

Soils

Air quality

Acoustics

Job description

National Park Service in Utah seeks a Physical Scientist for Timpanogos Cave National Monument. The position supports geology, caves and karst, soils, hydrology, air quality, acoustics, paleontology, and related fields and activities.

The incumbent will develop and implement scientific programs, prepare management reports, and work with education staff to translate findings into park programming and public outreach.