Physical Scientist

National Park Service

Orick, CA On-site Career-Seasonal appointments are permanent positions, include the same benefits as Career appointments but do not provide work on a year-round basis. You work approximately 11 months and be in a non-pay status for the remainder of the year (Nov-Dec). $29.57–$46.52/hr

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Employment Career-Seasonal appointments are permanent positions, include the same benefits as Career appointments but do not provide work on a year-round basis. You work approximately 11 months and be in a non-pay status for the remainder of the year (Nov-Dec).

Location Orick, CA

Salary $29.57–$46.52/hr

Career field Science

Matched occupation Physical Scientists, All Other

Posted Oct 23, 2026

Source USAJobs (federal)

About this role

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.

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Matched career Physical Scientists, All Other

Science

$122,570US median annual pay

+0.6%Projected growth

2,000Annual openings

22,300Currently employed

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