1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 From: "Hungerford, Jefferson D" <Jefferson_Hungerford@xxxxxxx> Hello everyone, The Geology Program at Yellowstone National Park is hiring two people for the 2024 season. These positions are federal seasonal positions that run from late April to late October, 2024. This position serves as a Geoscience Technician for the Geology Program of Yellowstone National Park. The primary responsibility is to preserve the natural integrity of geothermal areas in Yellowstone National Park. This is a temporary position not to exceed 1039 hours per year and is located in Old Faithful, WY in Yellowstone National Park. The incumbent is under the supervision of the Geology Program manager located at the Yellowstone Center for Resources and will work closely with Geology Program members and other NPS Park staff to preserve and protect the natural integrity of hydrothermal areas within the park. Successful candidates will have a bachelorâ??s in geology or geophysics, fieldwork experience, experience deploying and maintaining electronic field equipment, experience collecting field data with ESRI software, and basic wood carpentry skills to perform minor repairs to boardwalks in front country hydrothermal areas. Among the duties of this position: - Identify and remediate damage and other human impacts to hydrothermal areas - Interact with Park visitors and educate them about geothermal features and safety - Perform damage assessments in hydrothermal areas with park law enforcement - Deploy and maintain geologic/geophysical monitoring systems - Collect physical data on hydrothermal features - Collect and manage data with ArcGIS Field Maps and Survey123 ESRI software - Create and maintain organized notes on daily activities - Assist Park staff and visiting scientists with Park operations and research - Conduct geologic field mapping and other related geologic fieldwork - Construct and repair safety barriers and fencing in geothermal areas - Perform simple repairs on boardwalks in geothermal areas Physical activities include sitting, standing, and working in an office, laboratory, or meeting environment and traveling by motor vehicle. Fieldwork will require basic carpentry work, walking, climbing, and camping within mountainous terrain, sometimes for extended periods, often in inclement or severe weather. Positions require hiking or riding in the backcountry and dangerous geothermal environments for more than 4 miles per day while carrying more than 40 pounds. Bending, lifting objects, and carrying backpacks of variable weights will be required. Occasional travel may be required. Old Faithful is located in west-central Yellowstone National Park, WY. The elevation at Old Faithful is 7,350 feet. Summer temperatures in Yellowstone National Park vary from average lows of 30o F to 40o F to highs between 70o F and 80o F. However, the weather is quite variable, so work in inclement weather, which includes snow, may be necessary. Community facilities such as grocery stores, a drugstore, motels, and restaurants are available in West Yellowstone, MT, 30 miles away. A medical clinic is available in Old Faithful. All other services are available in Bozeman, MT, a 1.5 hour drive from West Yellowstone. The application can be found at : https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.usajobs.gov/job/759705500__;!!IKRxdwAv5BmarQ!cF3MbOjV17LNvpXyMa2azcLbnEQSu_DrIhFM8bxcgn9a7xObP0Our_o--EIR5NSYEa65Lb1xMQAuzJL6$ <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.usajobs.gov/job/759705500__;!!IKRxdwAv5BmarQ!aXHqVoKvRKvGpd___ZatiBoobXkShbyQGNTNrN0_uVvwz5h8s5A3OZ-9l90xNcc80JSlaqqlSs8WjNcREU38nNh44es$> and is open to the first 60 applicants. Sincerely, Dr. Jefferson Hungerford 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 ------------------------------
