National Park Service Physical Scientist - Photometry

This job opportunity will be advertised in early November 2023 and NPS is circulating this notice for awareness.

Duties:

1. Serves as a scientific and technical expert on light pollution, and its impact upon park resources and values, and mitigation techniques.                                                    
2. Utilizes knowledge of mathematics, statistics, physics, photometry, and/or remote sensing, to follow established measurement protocols, deploy instruments for monitoring resource conditions, analyze imagery, and report on findings.                   
3. Utilizes skills in scripting, programming, image analysis, and spatial statistics to develop automated processes in Geographic Information Systems, image processing software, and reduce large databases.                                                                  
4. Tests novel instruments (CCD/CMOS sensors, photo sensors, and other optical tools) and methods for documenting resource conditions. Maintains electronic and optical equipment, performs regular calibration, and is primarily responsible for laboratory space.                                                                     
5. Presents data and communicates scientific information to achieve large-landscape conservation and foster support from wide audiences. Assists with the delivery and coordination of training, and briefs park management staff.                                                                    

Permanent, full-time

Open to the public

Located in Fort Collins, Colorado