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Open: October 23, 2026 — Closes: November 5, 2026
Summary
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.
Major Duties
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.