Physical Scientist

National Park Service; Orick (CA); Remote; USD 41,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

National Park Service at Redwood National Park is seeking a Physical Scientist to lead programs across geology, soils, hydrology, hydrogeology, air quality, acoustics, and related fields. The role encompasses planning, coordination with agencies and the public, and oversight of research and monitoring projects.

The position advances ecosystem protection through data-driven analysis, project leadership, and liaison work.

Qualifications

• Must submit official transcripts to support education used for qualification.
• If education outside the U.S. is used, provide documentation showing foreign credential evaluation.
• This opening is under the Fed Transition hiring path.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement plans for physical sciences including geology, soils, hydrology, and related fields.
• Represent the superintendent on physical science matters with agencies, lands, and the public.
• Identify research needs, propose projects, and oversee contracts or cooperative agreements.
• Design, test, and implement scientific monitoring protocols for physical resources and data collection.

Job description

• Schedule: 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 statusfor the remainder of the year (Nov-Dec).

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.

Key Responsibilities

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.

Requirements & Education

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

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with National Park Service, Department of the Interior.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $29.57 – $46.52/hr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-05.

How many openings are available?

There are 2 openings for this position.

What is the work schedule?

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 statusfor the remainder of the year (Nov-Dec). position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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