Archaeology Crew Member (NPS, Death Valley National Park)

THE GREAT BASIN INSTITUTE • Death Valley, CA

1d • $23 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

The Cultural Resource Services Program (CRS) at the Great Basin Institute (GBI), in cooperation with the National Park Service at Death Valley National Park, is recruiting two (2) Archaeology Crew Members to become part of the Flood Response Team. These positions will complete condition assessments, Section 106 Cultural Resource surveys, site recording, and monitoring for various projects within Death Valley National Park. These projects all serve the Cultural Resources program’s greater mission of improving the quality of public lands to ensure they continue to thrive for generations to come. These positions will be a part of a unique group with a unique mission. In 2022 and 2023 Death Valley National Park (DEVA) experienced two 1000-year level floods. This led to impacts ranging from mild to profound in all corners of the park. Roads are still being repaired from these floods. In response, the Park brought in over 80 archaeologists of all skill levels to survey along roadsides as a part of their cleanup. This has resulted in a massive amount of data that still needs to be verified, cleaned up and written into reports. Additionally, the emergency actions taken were to open roads, so sites and structures across the park away from roads still need to be visited and documented. This position will be a part of the DEVA cultural resource team which consists of historians, archaeologists, physical scientists and historic preservationists. This work will help document flood impacts to sites throughout the park, stabilize or create plans to stabilize affected sites, and prepare inventories that will help with future flooding events. The Cultural Resource Program at Death Valley National Park works closely with the local tribe and there will be opportunities for the selected candidate to participate in tribal consultation meetings and potentially field visits with tribal elders and heritage preservationists.

Requirements

• At least one of the following: Bachelor’s degree in anthropology, archaeology or related discipline (by position start date); One year of professional fieldwork experience; An accredited archaeological field school and/or relevant field methods training coursework.
• Be a U.S. Citizen (required to access US government computer networks)
• Possess a clean, valid, state-issued driver’s license
• Ability to work effectively and positively in a team setting with NPS staff, GBI staff, interns, volunteers, academic, state, and federal partners
• Ability to work safely and productively in remote field settings under adverse conditions. This includes occasionally overnight camping in remote areas for consecutive nights
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work cooperatively as well as independently
• Proficiency in navigation using GPS, topographic map and compass

Nice To Haves

• Fieldwork experience and familiarity with the cultural history of the Mojave 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 is preferred

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Archaeologist and agency staff to support field safety, communication, planning, logistics, quality assurance, field implementation and reporting efforts
• Complete field surveys, condition assessments, site recordation, or monitoring either alone or as a part of a team to document, assess and characterize the status of new and known cultural resources
• Conducts pre-field searches to learn what resources may be present and what was previously recorded
• Monitor existing sites and complete site updates and condition assessments
• Assess sites for stabilization needs and stabilize sites with waddles, mats and other means
• Prepare California DPR site records, GIS maps, and photographic records in addition to adding data to the NPS heritage database
• Utilize GPS tablets in the field to collect data and use that data to make maps and update geodatabases
• Prepare portions of reports, or assessments of effect documentation for archaeological compliance

Benefits

• Company-paid comprehensive medical, dental (with option to upgrade in coverage), and vision insurance
• $25,000 Basic Life & AD&D insurance at no cost
• Competitive PTO accrual and paid federal holidays
• Eligible for 401(k) retirement savings with up to 4% GBI match
• Access to Pro Deals
• Shared housing will be provided to the selected participants at no additional costs
• Camping per diem provided per night in the field

What This Job Offers

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