Archaeological Apprentice (USFS Eldorado NF)
About The Position
The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the USFS, is recruiting up to two Archaeology Apprentices to complete Section 106 Cultural Resource surveys, site recording and monitoring for various projects within the Eldorado National Forest. These projects all serve the Cultural Resources program’s greater mission of helping the USFS in their critical goal of improving forest resilience in the face of worsening climate conditions and increased wildfire threats. The work that you will do directly improves the quality of these forests helping ensure they continue to thrive for generations to come. This work provides professional development and leadership opportunities in cultural resource management including increased exposure and responsibility enacting USFS processes, procedures and compliance measures; assisting in reporting and data entry/quality assurance and control. Expanded opportunities and exposure to additional disciplines (e.g., forestry, wildlife, hydrology, etc.) and projects may exist. Archaeology apprentices perform a variety of activities to support all stages of project implementation. Crew size will range between 2-6 people. Primary archaeology field duties will include: Collaborate with Archaeology crew leads and agency staff to support field safety, communication, planning, logistics, quality assurance, field implementation and reporting efforts; Complete field surveys to document, assess and characterize the status of new cultural resources; Monitor existing sites and complete site updates and condition assessments; Prepare California DPR site records, GIS maps, and photographic records in addition to adding data to the USFS heritage database.
Requirements
- Possess a clean, valid, state-issued driver’s license
- Ability to work effectively in a team setting with USFS staff, GBI staff, interns, volunteers, academic, state, and federal partners
- Ability to work safely and productively in remote field settings under adverse conditions
- Strong organizational skills and ability to work cooperatively as well as independently
- Ability to learn navigation using GPS, topographic maps and compasses
Nice To Haves
- Fieldwork experience & familiarity with the cultural history and forested habitat of the Sierra Nevada region
- Familiarity with Section 106/110 NHPA and California and/or Nevada SHPO compliance procedures
- Advanced skill using specialized software such as Microsoft Office Suite, ArcMap GIS, and Google Earth
- Ability to safely operate and maintain a 4WD vehicle on and off paved roads
- Prior experience working in similar backcountry settings
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Archaeology crew leads and agency staff to support field safety, communication, planning, logistics, quality assurance, field implementation and reporting efforts
- Complete field surveys to document, assess and characterize the status of new cultural resources
- Monitor existing sites and complete site updates and condition assessments
- Prepare California DPR site records, GIS maps, and photographic records in addition to adding data to the USFS heritage database
Benefits
- Camping Per Diem
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance premiums are covered 100% by GBI
- Sick time accrued
- $25,000 Basic Life & AD&D insurance covered 100% by GBI
- Paid federal holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
