Archaeology technician

Colorado State University•Santa Rita, GU

3d•Onsite

About The Position

An Archaeologist(s) technician will be duty stationed on Guam to provide on-site technical support and assistance to the Joint Region Marianas (JRM) Cultural Resources Manager (CRM) and actions related to the Programmatic Agreement between the Commander, Joint Region Marianas and the Guam State Historic Preservation Officer, Regarding Military Training and Testing on and within the Surrounding Waters of the Island of Guam, including research and assessment of potential impacts to cultural resources by military training and testing within the JRM Area of Responsibility (AOR). The Archaeologist(s) will assist full time staff with quarterly impact assessments, literature searches and data gathering, archaeological inventory surveys, archaeological testing, National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) evaluations, data recovery, monitoring, and support annual meetings with stakeholders. To learn more about CEMML’s contributions to land management, our mission, vision, and values, visit http://www.cemml.colostate.edu/ This position is duty stationed at Naval Base Guam, a Department of the Navy installation located on the island of Guam, a self-governing territory of the United States located 3,300 miles west of Hawaii and 1,500 miles east of the Philippines. Essential Job Duties Archaeological Fieldwork and Analysis (60%): Support CEMML's archaeologist/cultural resources specialist with PA-driven fieldwork (inventory surveys, testing, NRHP eligibility evaluations, data recovery) preceding military training, construction, and land management activities. Assist with literature searches and primary/secondary research to build regional prehistoric and historic context. Curation (20%): Assist with curation tasks for JRM and other stakeholders on island. Cultural Resources Management Administrative tasks (20%): Assist project director and lead field archaeologist with various administrative tasks related to CR support for JRM.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in anthropology, archaeology, or closely related field, or currently enrolled in a degree program related to Cultural Resources.
Good academic standing (GPA 3.0 +)
Relevant coursework or completed archaeological field school demonstrating understanding with all aspects of archaeological research, including research design, mitigation plans, fieldwork, analysis, and report and site form preparation.
Thorough understanding of most standard computer programs.
Must be in good physical condition, and capable of walking several consecutive miles while carrying gear of up to 35 pounds in a hot tropical environment on uneven terrain.
Must be legally eligible to work in the United States by proposed start date.
Ability to pass a federal background check in order to obtain a DoD Common Access Card (CAC).
Minimum of three (1) year of post-graduate professional archeological work experience that demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the fundamental principles and theories of professional archeology.
Experience should include a combination of professional knowledge and experience working with applicable federal (e.g. Section 106 and 110 of the National Historic Preservation Act) and state regulations.
Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license by the employment start date.

Nice To Haves

Valid Driver’s License
Work expertise and knowledge working with U.S. federal historic preservation laws and regulations that govern cultural resource management, including the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Archeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA) and Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA).
Previous archeological field experience or field school in the Pacific region, particularly the Mariana Islands, is highly desirable.
Demonstrated experience with consulting and obtaining data from State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO).
Working experience with ESRI ArcGIS/ArcGIS Pro software, Arc Catalog software, ESRI ArcGIS Online.
Sound GIS dataset management skills.
Familiarity with agreement documents such as Programmatic Agreements (PA) and/or Memorandum of Agreements (MOA).

Responsibilities

Provide on-site technical support and assistance to the Joint Region Marianas (JRM) Cultural Resources Manager (CRM).
Conduct actions related to the Programmatic Agreement between the Commander, Joint Region Marianas and the Guam State Historic Preservation Officer, Regarding Military Training and Testing on and within the Surrounding Waters of the Island of Guam.
Research and assess potential impacts to cultural resources by military training and testing within the JRM Area of Responsibility (AOR).
Assist full-time staff with quarterly impact assessments, literature searches and data gathering.
Conduct archaeological inventory surveys, archaeological testing, National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) evaluations, data recovery, and monitoring.
Support annual meetings with stakeholders.
Support CEMML's archaeologist/cultural resources specialist with PA-driven fieldwork (inventory surveys, testing, NRHP eligibility evaluations, data recovery) preceding military training, construction, and land management activities.
Assist with literature searches and primary/secondary research to build regional prehistoric and historic context.
Assist with curation tasks for JRM and other stakeholders on island.
Assist project director and lead field archaeologist with various administrative tasks related to CR support for JRM.