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Open: July 23, 2026 — Closes: August 21, 2026
Summary
This position is located within the Department of the Interior, National Park Service, National Park Service - Southeast, Office of Natural Science Studies located in Homestead, Florida. This is a temporary promotion not to exceed 1 year, and can be extended up to 5 years. Salary Range GS-9: $65,735 - $85,460 per annum *First time hires to the federal government typically start at the beginning salary in the range for their respective grade level.
Major Duties
At the full performance level GS-09 the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: The incumbent serves as a technical advisor in the physical sciences for one or more parks. The physical scientist is responsible for program development and implementation including field activities related to geology, soils, hydrology, hydrogeology, air quality, acoustics, paleontology, caves and/or karst formations. As directed, develops and prepares segments of the resources management plan dealing with the physical sciences. In concert with the supervisor or a higher graded specialist, prepares specific actions plans needed to manage and protect the physical components of natural resources. Unusual or difficult problems are discussed with the supervisor before carrying out assignments. Develops and maintains liaisons and effective working relations with related groups and individuals, agencies, and the public. Attends management and professional conferences and other events for the purpose of exchanging information and advancing advocacy for park stewardship. Carries out statistically valid data collection protocols for the monitoring of physical resources and the results of protection, mitigation, and restoration projects. Performs data collection using technology such as field electronic data collectors. Performs data entry. Conducts analysis of standard data. Makes recommendations to higher graded staff. Incorporates appropriate GIS technology into job to provide comprehensive and scientifically sound answers to inquiries from managers and others. Uses automatic methods of data collection, analysis or illustration. Inputs data into digital form and uses computer applications for data analysis, manipulation, and presentation.
