Archaeologist (NPS, Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument)

GREAT BASIN INSTITUTE • Ajo, AZ

8d • $22 - $22 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Cultural Resource Services Program (CRS) at the Great Basin Institute (GBI), in cooperation with National Park Service at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument (ORPI), is recruiting (1) Archaeologist to collaborate to accomplish cultural resource management activities at ORPI and to provide mentorship and collaboration in survey, documentation, and historic preservation activities. The GBI archeologist will assist the program with cultural resource projects, including documentation of archaeological sites along the monument’s southern boundary, archeological monitoring, and archeological survey of areas threatened by unauthorized off-road driving. They will also help to draft site forms and report sections using recently collected data under the supervision of NPS cultural resource program staff. Additional tasks may include site condition assessments, hands-on historic preservation work, and assistance with interdisciplinary resource management projects. The GBI archeologist position will be responsible for assisting with archeological surveys, documenting archeological sites both new and previously recorded, site monitoring, drafting and compiling data in an office setting, and completing construction monitoring. GBI will hire and support a park-based Archeologist (like a GS-0193-07) in collaboration with NPS for the length of the agreement to support project work for the park. This work may include: Condition assessments and in some cases, re-documentation of archeological sites along or near the southern monument boundary. Archeological survey of areas of the monument vulnerable to border and off-road driving impacts. Archeological monitoring of ground disturbance during construction projects such as a monument headquarters waterline replacement project, includes documentation of observations, and reporting. Ability to record spatial data in a field setting, and GIS data management and map making with support from ORPI’s field archaeologist and geographer. Drafting site documentation forms and project report sections under direction from cultural resource staff. Participating in historic preservation projects as part of a crew with NPS staff and partners. Office work will take place in a shared, office environment. All field and office equipment will be provided by ORPI.

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.
• Proficiency in navigation using GPS, topographic map and compass.
• Bachelor’s degree in anthropology, archaeology or related discipline (by position start date).
• Six months of professional fieldwork experience.
• An accredited archaeological field school and relevant field methods training coursework.

Nice To Haves

• Fieldwork experience & familiarity with the cultural history and forested habitat of the desert Southwest.
• Familiarity with Section 106/110 NHPA.
• Advanced skill using specialized software such as Microsoft Office Suite, ArcGIS, Avenza, and Google Earth.
• Ability to safely operate and maintain a 4WD vehicle on and off paved roads.

Responsibilities

• Assist with archeological surveys.
• Document archeological sites both new and previously recorded.
• Site monitoring.
• Drafting and compiling data in an office setting.
• Completing construction monitoring.
• Condition assessments and re-documentation of archeological sites along or near the southern monument boundary.
• Archeological survey of areas of the monument vulnerable to border and off-road driving impacts.
• Archeological monitoring of ground disturbance during construction projects such as a monument headquarters waterline replacement project, includes documentation of observations, and reporting.
• Record spatial data in a field setting.
• GIS data management and map making.
• Draft site documentation forms and project report sections.
• Participate in historic preservation projects as part of a crew with NPS staff and partners.

Benefits

• Company-paid comprehensive medical, dental (with option to upgrade in coverage), and vision insurance premiums.
• $25,000 Basic Life & AD&D insurance at no cost.
• Sick Leave and holidays.
• Uniform stipend.
• Access to Pro Deals.
• Bi-weekly stipend for housing.
• Shared housing may be available for this position in park housing.
• Rental housing is also available 40 minutes away in the gateway community of Ajo.
• ORPI operates a minimally priced employee/volunteer shuttle to and from Ajo each day.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level