Cultural Resources Technician- Guam

Colorado State University • Santa Rita, GU

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cultural Resources Technician provides technical, research, and archaeological fieldwork support to the Joint Region Marianas (JRM) Cultural Resources Program. The role supports National Historic Preservation Act responsibilities, Programmatic Agreements, Integrated Cultural Resources Management Plan implementation, and military training and testing activities throughout the JRM Area of Responsibility, including Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). The position may directly support JRM Regional Environmental Staff, NAVFAC EV2, and the CEMML Cultural Resources team. As part of the Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML) cultural resources team, the technician supports implementation of the 2020 Guam Programmatic Agreement for Training and Testing, 2022 CNMI Programmatic Agreement for Training and Testing, 2008 Guam Programmatic Agreement, and other applicable agreements.

The work includes archaeological fieldwork and data collection, such as pedestrian surveys, condition assessments, mapping, construction monitoring, curation, shovel probe testing, and excavation testing units for National Register of Historic Places evaluation or mitigation. The technician also assists senior staff with consultation and project databases, technical documentation and reports, GIS products, research, and development of Archaeological Monitoring Plans. The position reports to senior staff, follows the Project Director’s procedures, plans, schedules, and deadlines, and is accountable for completing assigned contract tasks. It has no supervisory duties.

The role is based in Guam and requires the ability to deploy from Guam to CNMI locations, sometimes on short notice. Relocation expenses may be available subject to conditions. Applicants must complete a pre-employment background check, hold a valid driver’s license, be willing to undergo a background check for a DoD DBIDS card or CAC, and be legally eligible to work in the United States by the proposed start date. Visa sponsorship is not provided. The job involves walking several consecutive miles and light manual labor in a hot tropical environment, often in windy or rainy conditions and on uneven terrain. Apply by Sunday, November 29, 2026, at 11:59 PM MT for full consideration.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in anthropology, archaeology, or a related field.
• Completion of an archaeological field school and/or internship demonstrating proficiency in fundamental archaeological fieldwork principles.
• Combination of professional knowledge and experience working with applicable federal and state regulations, including Sections 106 and 110 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
• Proficiency in most aspects of archaeological fieldwork and research, including pedestrian survey, archaeological testing, curation, data entry, report production assistance, and site form preparation.
• Thorough understanding of standard computer programs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must be willing to submit to a background check to obtain a DoD DBIDS card or Common Access Card.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States by the proposed start date; visa sponsorship is not provided.
• Must be able to deploy from Guam to CNMI locations, sometimes on short notice.
• Must be capable of walking several consecutive miles and performing light manual labor in a hot tropical environment, often windy or rainy and on uneven terrain.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of archaeological fieldwork experience, including surveys, site monitoring, construction monitoring, GPS data collection, and mapping.
• One or more years of archaeological research experience, including literature reviews, records searches, background research, and technical report writing.
• Experience maintaining project databases, digital archives, or records management systems.
• Experience with archaeological collections management, inventories, cataloging, or curation.
• Experience supporting stakeholder meetings, workshops, consultations, or outreach activities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct archaeological fieldwork supporting JRM responsibilities and applicable Programmatic Agreements, including pedestrian surveys, testing, construction monitoring, site monitoring, and investigations.
• Conduct site visits and condition assessments; document impacts from military training and testing; collect field data, photographs, and GPS data; and support mapping activities.
• Assist with maintaining consultation databases, tracking systems, digital archives, and administrative records.
• Assist senior staff with reports, site documentation, GHPI forms, and project databases.
• Conduct archaeological research and prepare technical reports for completed tasks, including literature reviews, records searches, and background research.
• Perform curation tasks, including relocating collections, assessing collection inventories, and rehousing collection boxes.
• Assist senior staff with stakeholder engagement, meetings, workshops, and outreach, including annual Programmatic Agreement workshops.
• Follow the Project Director’s SOPs, plans, work schedules, and deadlines, and execute assigned contract tasks with personal accountability.
• Interact professionally and respectfully with military personnel and stakeholders, using communication and conflict-resolution skills.

What This Job Offers

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