Seasonal Ecologist: Field Research & GIS

National Park Service; California; On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

National Park Service in California seeks a Seasonal Ecologist to help develop and implement natural resource management plans and ecological strategies. You will test monitoring protocols, perform field data collection, and analyze ecological information using GIS, preparing reports for decision-makers.

Work may involve challenging outdoor conditions, coordination with partners, and occasional flights. Anticipated entry May 2027; open to the first 30 applicants or until 11/16/2026, with

Qualifications

• Develop and implement natural resource management plans and ecological strategies.
• Test inventory and monitoring protocols with quality control in field settings.
• Analyze ecological data using scientific methods and GIS; prepare reports.
• Coordinate programs with NPS staff, researchers, partners, and the public.
• Evaluate environmental documents and assist with program administration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement portions of natural resource management plans and ecological strategies to protect park ecosystems.
• Test and implement scientific inventory and monitoring protocols; conduct field data collection and QC.
• Analyze ecological information using scientific methods and GIS; prepare scientific reports.
• Coordinate programs with NPS staff, researchers, partners, and the public.
• Support environmental compliance by evaluating documents and tracking funds; work may be strenuous.

Skills

GIS

Field data collection

Data analysis

Report writing

Scientific method

Tools

ArcGIS

Job description

National Park Service in California seeks a Seasonal Ecologist to help develop and implement natural resource management plans and ecological strategies. You will test monitoring protocols, perform field data collection, and analyze ecological information using GIS, preparing reports for decision-makers.

Work may involve challenging outdoor conditions, coordination with partners, and occasional flights. Anticipated entry May 2027; open to the first 30 applicants or until 11/16/2026, with