Archaeology Technician (AmeriCorps, USFS, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest)

GREAT BASIN INSTITUTE•Elko, NV

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the USFS, is recruiting six (6) AmeriCorps Archaeology Crew Members to complete Section 106 Cultural Resource surveys required in order to perform thinning and other wildfire mitigation activities, site recording and monitoring for various projects within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. These projects all serve the Cultural Resources program’s greater mission of helping the USFS in the fulfillment of their service on the National Priority Landscape / Wildfire Crisis Strategy, and more specifically within the Wildland Urban Interface. Your contribution will directly improve the quality of these forests helping ensure they continue to thrive for generations to come. This position provides professional experience and development 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 Technicians perform a variety of activities to support all stages of project implementation. Crew size will range between 3-8 people.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in anthropology, archaeology or related discipline (including relevant field methods training coursework and/or an accredited archaeological field school)
Fieldwork experience including archaeological survey, site recording, monitoring, GPS data collection, and associated reporting
Ability to recognize and record prehistoric and historic artifacts, features, and architecture
Possess a clean, valid, state-issued driver’s license with the ability to safely operate and maintain a 4WD vehicle on and off paved roads
Strong organizational skills and ability to complete tasks cooperatively as well as independently
Strong written and oral communication skills with diverse audiences
Ability to serve effectively in a team setting with USFS staff, GBI staff, academic, state, and federal partners
Ability to complete duties safely and productively in remote field settings under adverse conditions. This includes regular overnight camping in remote areas for consecutive nights
Ability to meet AmeriCorps eligibility requirements: (1) U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status, (2) eligible to receive an AmeriCorps Education Award (limited to earning equivalent of two full-time education awards), (3) pass National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) name search and federal criminal background check, (4) adhere to the rules, regulations and code of conduct as specified in the Member Service Agreement; and (5) not engage in any prohibited activities as listed in the Member Service Agreement

Nice To Haves

Completion of an accredited archaeological field school
At least six months of field experience in western states region
Familiarity with Section 106/110 NHPA and Nevada compliance procedures
Knowledge of cultural resource management issues in the Western United States
Familiarity with cultural history and forested habitat of the Great Basin region
Proficiency in navigating using a GPS, topographic map and compass
Ability to exercise quality control in data collection and management
Advanced skill using specialized software such as Microsoft Office Suite, ArcMap GIS, and Google Earth
Prior experience in similar backcountry settings is preferred

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 Nevada IMACs site records, GIS maps, and photographic records in addition to potentially adding data to the USFS heritage database
Digitize paper site records as needed
Complete Section 106 training

Benefits

Living Allowance $1,632.00 biweekly (before taxes); not to exceed ($15,504.00)
Segal AmeriCorps Education Award (675 term): $2,817.14 upon successful completion of term
Shared housing provided
Camping Per Diem: $30/night as necessary
Uniform stipend
Health, Dental, and 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 covered 100% by GBI
Access to Pro Deals
Eligibility for SNAP benefits, Loan forbearance, and Loan Interest Accrual Repayment
Student Loan Forbearance
Interest Accrual Repayment
Segal Education Award