Field & Lab Physical Science Technician (GIS/Data)

National Park Service; El Portal (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Park Service in the United States seeks a Physical Science Technician to support field and laboratory work for monitoring and resource management. You will collect data, perform routine tests, enter data, and help prepare reports under established protocols.

You will coordinate field work for air, water, and GIS programs; operate and maintain equipment; train staff and coordinate with researchers. Open to the first 250 applicants; start date May 2027. Scheduling varies.

Qualifications

• Submit transcripts from an accredited institution with your name and GPA.
• Foreign credentials must be evaluated if used for qualification.
• Official transcripts may be required before starting work if selected.

Responsibilities

• Collects and organizes field data and performs routine testing of samples.
• Monitors conditions in assigned program areas and compiles reports.
• Operates and maintains sampling, monitoring, and laboratory equipment.
• Plan field work, guide data collection, and train staff as needed.
• Summarizes data in reports for managers and staff.

Skills

Field data collection

Data entry

Laboratory equipment operation

Education

Transcripts

Tools

GIS software

Job description

The National Park Service in the United States seeks a Physical Science Technician to support field and laboratory work for monitoring and resource management. You will collect data, perform routine tests, enter data, and help prepare reports under established protocols.

You will coordinate field work for air, water, and GIS programs; operate and maintain equipment; train staff and coordinate with researchers. Open to the first 250 applicants; start date May 2027. Scheduling varies.