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\nJob Type Temporary
\nSalary Details $22.50\/hour<\/p>\n
In cooperation with the National Park Service (NPS) at Mojave National Preserve (MOJA), the Great Basin Institute (GBI) is recruiting for a Cultural Resources Technician to join the Research Associate (RA) Program. The Technician will focus on conducting an archaeological survey of 2,000 acres of newly acquired lands throughout the Preserve. Many, if not most of these acquired properties contain vestiges of the historic period for which this area was active, but what may remain on these parcels is unknown. The RA will support documentation and monitoring of cultural resources, with a particular focus on historic resources.<\/p>\n
More specifically, the Cultural Resources Technician RA will engage in tasks including:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Assisting the Park Archaeologist with field investigations, including site recording and photography;
\n\u2022 Conducting archival research;
\n\u2022 Data entry and site form preparation;
\n\u2022 Compiling site records, images, and background research into a comprehensive document;
\n\u2022 Assisting with other related activities as needed; and
\n\u2022 Participating in GBI and NPS training opportunities.<\/p>\n
Qualifications:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 A Bachelor\u2019s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Cultural Resource Management, or similar discipline; Successful applicant must complete a Department of Interior (DOI) Background Investigation (BI) or submit paperwork to NPS human resources indicating an active and fully adjudicated BI has already been completed prior to beginning position. If you already have a fully adjudicated BI, please let us know in your application.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\n\u2022 Relevant field experience in archaeology, anthropology, cultural resource management, or similar discipline;
\n\u2022 Familiarity with cultural resource management on public lands will be considered a plus;
\n\u2022 An understanding of basic principles and approaches related to performing archaeological site condition assessments and site recordation,
\n\u2022 Knowledge of archaeology of the Colorado Plateau is preferred;
\n\u2022 Experience with standard field techniques to survey and assess cultural resources;
\n\u2022 Ability to navigate and collect data using handheld GPS units and read a topographic map;
\n\u2022 Exposure to using GIS software (e.g., ArcMap) to upload, create and manipulate data and maps, preferred;
\n\u2022 Experience using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator considered a plus;
\n\u2022 Experience working with Microsoft computer programs;
\n\u2022 Ability to communicate effectively, both written and orally, with a diverse audience;
\n\u2022 Capacity to work independently and within a team environment;
\n\u2022 Must be motivated, self-directed, organized, and detail oriented in order to balance multiple tasks simultaneously;
\n\u2022 Physically fit to work long hours outdoors, carry personal and field equipment, and withstand the climatic rigors of the desert;
\n\u2022 Willingness and ability to camp for consecutive days, as needed, in backcountry settings; and
\n\u2022 Possess a clean, valid, state-issued driver\u2019s license with the ability to safely operate a 4WD vehicle on unimproved roads.<\/p>\n