Geologist (Coastal Geomorphologist)

NEW Solutions•Atlanta, GA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

For over 25 years, National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) has specialized in connecting experienced workers (ages 55+) with full-time and part-time job opportunities that support the critical missions of Federal Agencies across the United States. NEW Solutions connects experienced workers (ages 55+) with the National Park Service (NPS). These experienced professionals provide administrative expertise, facilities management, natural and cultural resource planning, and a broad array of other professional skills that support the National Park Service through the Experienced Services Program (ESP). Positions listed here do not guarantee employment for any definite period. Enrollment in the Experienced Worker Programs administered by NEW Solutions is temporary. The enrollment relationship between NEW Solutions and the Enrollee is an "at-will" relationship. This means that an Enrollee is free to terminate enrollment at any time during the enrollment period, and NEW Solutions and the Agency have the right to terminate the relationship with the Enrollee. PLEASE NOTE: An "Enrollee" is not a federal employee, nor an employee of NEW Solutions. An "Enrollee" is a participant in a grant program established through a Cooperative Agreement funded by the agency and administered by NEW Solutions. This opportunity applies to applicants legally eligible to work in the United States. This position is funded for up to 800 total hours. The Southeast Regional Office staff support 73 parks across nine states and two territories. The region includes four million acres of protected land and 49% of the coastline in the national park system.

Requirements

BA/BS Degree in Geology or related fields
Minimum additional experience of 5 year(s) in studying or managing physical coastal resources
Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel
Understanding of how physical processes influence the management, protection, adaptation, and mitigation of natural, cultural, and historic resources as well as park facilities, infrastructure, visitor experience, and safety.

Responsibilities

Provide technical reviews for park planning efforts involving sediment placement and other geologic resources.
Offer expert guidance to inform decisions related to sediment management and coastal processes.
Deliver thorough evaluations of technical reports and plans from both internal and external sources.
Interpret, apply, and clearly communicate technical information to support informed management decisions.
Provide technical reviews of various documents including project designs, technical documents, specifications, and contract correspondence, ensuring documents are accurate and scientific quality assurance processes were followed.
Analyze and interpret geological and geophysical data.
Prepare or contribute to complex, technically authoritative reports on geologic and related studies.
Independently carry out detailed investigations.
Provide support in connection with regulatory and policy related to geology and coastal processes.
Support parks before and after extreme weather events. This includes planning for increased coastal resiliency and decision making after a storm, especially on barrier islands.