# Physical Scientist - Direct Hire Authority

Hiring organization: [National Park Service](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/national-park-service)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/9aee8bed-2622-4a94-8d2b-bf1dfaef35fe

Listed on National Park Service's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Seniority: Mid
- Location: Orick, CA
- Salary: 36 – 47 USD per hour

## Summary

This role leads scientific stewardship of a major national park's physical resources—geology, hydrology, air quality, and related domains—through research design, monitoring programs, and ecosystem restoration. It suits scientists with experience managing abiotic resources and translating data into landscape-scale conservation strategies.

_Our summary, not National Park Service's wording._

## Skills named

Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis

## Required

- One year of specialized experience at GS-09 level or equivalent in abiotic resource management, protection, or monitoring
- Bachelor's degree in physical science, engineering, or mathematics with 24+ semester hours in physical science or related engineering
- Experience writing management plans, developing monitoring protocols, and coordinating resource protection across agencies

## Nice to have

- Ph.D. or equivalent graduate degree in a related field
- Experience with climate science or geomorphology
- Conference participation and public engagement in scientific stewardship

Apply on National Park Service's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/890750800