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Public Land Name: Grand Canyon National Park Position Title: Physical Science / Geomorphology Technician [Guest Scientist GIP] Agency: NPS Position Type: GipGuest Position ID Number: 2016042 Location: 17 S. Entrance Rd. Grand Canyon AZ, 86023 Accepting Applications? # of current Applicants: 0 Position Description: APPLICATION DEADLINE: 2/19/16 (NOT THE STANDARD 2/29/16) APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THIS DATE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Visitors to Grand Canyon's backcountry are often drawn to streams and the Colorado River. Water is needed not only for human consumption but is also valued for aesthetics, the biological diversity of stream corridors, fisheries, and the associated historical and archaeological resources from past humans attracted to the oases in the desert. The purpose of this Geoscientist in the Parks position is to continue stream bed monitoring at Shinumo and Bright Angel Creeks. Monitoring at Shinumo Creek is to determine the rate of stream recovery following an exceptional flash flood in 2014. As the stream bed recovers to a coarser deeper system the Park will be able to re-introduce humpback chub. Visitors will also be able to cool off in plunge pools that are now covered in fine gravel and will have cleaner water for consumption. Understanding this stream recovery process is critical for the visitor experience in the Shinumo Amphitheatre (Merlin, Modred, Gawain, Flint, White Creeks). Monitoring at Bright Angel Creek will be used to determine the stability of the stream and the stream's resilience to future flash floods. This information will help manage the creek into the future for the benefit of the native fishery, riparian habitat, and visitor enjoyment (especially at Phantom Ranch). The work will also benefit the TransCanyon Pipeline (TCP) scoping process by identifying areas of concern for future pipeline work and design. The individual will gain experience with related hydrologic studies of springs and seeps, sediment studies on the Colorado River, paleontological work in caves, and interdisciplinary work with other programs (especially Wildlife and Fisheries). Upon successful completion of the GIP internship, the participant is eligible for an AmeriCorps Education Award. This position is offered through the National Park Service's Geoscientists-in-the-Parks Internship Program in partnership with Environmental Stewards and The Geological Society of America. POSITION DESCRIPTION PDF If you have questions about the application and selection process, please contact GSA's GeoCorps managers.  If you have questions about any aspect of the position — description, qualifications, housing, dates — please direct them to the contact(s) listed in the project description. Remember, application materials can only be submitted online. The project contact(s) will not accept application materials sent to them via e-mail, mail, fax, etc. See the full program details at the GeoCorps homepage.