Lead Physical Scientist, Resource Stewardship

National Park Service; Alaska; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

National Park Service seeks a Supervisory Physical Scientist at Denali National Park and Preserve to lead the park's physical science resource program within the Resources Management Division.

The role integrates geology, hydrology, air quality, acoustics, paleontology, and related disciplines into park planning and operations, guiding long-term stewardship of physical resources through senior leadership and partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise physical science staff, assigning work, mentoring employees, and ensuring workplace safety and equity.
• Develop and manage work plans, schedules, budgets, and long-range strategies for physical resource inventory, monitoring, protection, and restoration.
• Provide expert guidance to park leadership on physical resource issues and represent the park in meetings, interagency coordination, and partnerships.
• Coordinate GIS and data management activities, oversee scientific studies, and prepare reports on physical resource conditions and trends.

Job description

National Park Service seeks a Supervisory Physical Scientist at Denali National Park and Preserve to lead the park's physical science resource program within the Resources Management Division.

The role integrates geology, hydrology, air quality, acoustics, paleontology, and related disciplines into park planning and operations, guiding long-term stewardship of physical resources through senior leadership and partnerships.