Interdisciplinary - Natural Resources Specialist / Physical Scientist

You will serve as a Interdisciplinary - Natural Resources Specialist / Physical Scientist with National Park Service. This position is responsible for planning, developing, measuring, analyzing, and describing resource conditions within the Park such as air quality, water quality, climate science, contaminated lands management, and other physical or environmental science matters as needed. The position supports the fire management program as well. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Collects various types of environmental data which includes air quality, water quality, climate science, contaminated lands, soundscapes, light pollution meteorology and climatology. Records observations of fluctuations that may affect the interpretation of the data. Accesses and maintains computer records and databases. Inputs and retrieves data, runs program, and organizes automated record keeping systems. Operates, adjusts, maintains, and inventories surveying and environmental sampling and field equipment. Recognizes gaps or inconsistencies in the information; evaluates and compares previous records to develop the necessary changes to correct problems. Prepares preliminary interpretive reports relating to individual environmental study assignments, including drafts, maps, and other illustrative material requiring judgment and experience. Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level. QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement - 11/12/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Competitive candidates must also meet Time-in-Grade requirements as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. For current Federal employees, if hours worked per week are not included on your resume, you must submit a non-award SF-50 as part of your application to be used to validate your work schedule and determine the amount of specialized experience that you will be granted. An award SF-50 will not be acceptable documentation for which to consider your amount of qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the work schedule requirement as the service dates will be reflected. For all other applicants who are not current federal employees, your resume must state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience. Minimum Qualification Requirements: To qualify for this position, you must meet the following minimum qualifications: Basic Educational Requirement AND Specialized Experience for the series to which you are applying. Basic Educational Requirements for 0401 Job Series: In addition to the specialized experience requirements for this position, you must meet at least one of the following: A. Degree: Successful completion of a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited or pre-accredited college or university in one of the following: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. You must submit transcripts. -OR- B. Combination of education and experience equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Basic Educational Requirements for 1301 Job Series: In addition to the specialized experience requirements for this position, you must meet at least one of the following: A. Degree: Successful completion of a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university that included a major field of study in physical science, engineering or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics. You must submit transcripts. -OR- B. Combination of education and experi

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