Archaeology Technician IV (NPS, Yellowstone NP)

The Great Basin Institute • Gardiner, MT

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Great Basin Institute (GBI) is seeking an Archaeology Technician to join the Cultural Resource Services (CRS) Program and work with the National Park Service’s Yellowstone National Park (YELL) staff. This role supports the park’s Archeology Program by participating in the inventory, monitoring, evaluation, and management of archaeological resources. The technician will gain experience in fieldwork, laboratory work, and data management. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, with a schedule of 4 x 10-hour shifts. The timeline for this position is from mid-November to mid-April, approximately 22 weeks, and is contingent upon final funding approval. Yellowstone National Park is located in the Rocky Mountains with variable temperatures. Community facilities are available in Gardiner, MT, with larger services in Livingston, MT or Bozeman, MT. Medical clinics are available in Mammoth and seasonally at Lake and Old Faithful.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Cultural Resource Management, or similar discipline.
• Relevant field experience in archaeology, anthropology, cultural resource management, or similar discipline.
• An understanding of basic principles and approaches related to performing archaeological site condition assessments and site recordation.
• Experience with standard field techniques to survey and assess archeological resources for eligibility for listing on the National Register of Historic Places.
• Ability to navigate and collect data using handheld GPS units and read a topographic map.
• Experience with using GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS Pro) to upload, create and manipulate data and maps.
• Experience working with Microsoft computer programs (e.g. Word, Excel).
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and orally, with a diverse audience.
• Capacity to work independently and within a team environment.
• Must be motivated, self-directed, organized, and detail oriented in order to balance multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Physically fit to work long hours outdoors, carry personal and field equipment, and withstand the climatic rigors of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.
• Willingness and ability to camp for consecutive days, as needed, in backcountry settings.
• Possess a clean, valid, state-issued driver’s license.
• Must complete a Department of Interior Background Investigation (BI) prior to beginning this position.

Responsibilities

• Taking field notes, creating field maps, taking photos, and operating a GPS unit.
• Assisting with delineating site boundaries and completing site condition assessments.
• Excavating shovel test and excavation units, screening soil matrix, recording/collecting artifacts, and recording soils data.
• Collecting information to support the Park Archeologist with fieldwork planning using maps and resources housed at the Heritage and Research Center (HRC) in Gardiner, MT.
• Analyzing and cataloguing artifacts, and preparing artifacts collected for final curation at the HRC.
• Preparing site condition assessment forms and assisting with database management and official site file records.
• Preparing official archaeological site forms.
• Drafting site and project maps using ArcGIS Online and the NPS ArcGIS Online Portal.
• Assisting the Archeology Program team with developing final summary reports of research findings to the standards set by the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards and Guidelines for Identification of Historic Properties, the Wyoming State Historic Preservation Officers 2003 Guidelines and Standards Cultural Resource Documentation, the Guidelines and Procedures for Cultural Resource Review for the Montana State Historic Preservation Office, and the Guidelines for Documenting Archaeological and Historic Surveys for the Idaho State Historic Preservation Office, as appropriate.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance premiums are covered 100% by GBI. Available on the first day of the month following the start of employment.
• $25,000 Basic Life & AD&D insurance at no cost.
• Personal leave and holidays.
• Housing: Park housing may be provided.

What This Job Offers

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