Senior Archaeological Crew Lead (USFS Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest)

GREAT BASIN INSTITUTE • Elko, NV

2d • $33 - $33

About The Position

The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the USFS, is recruiting one Senior Archaeology Crew Lead to complete Section 106 cultural resource surveys, 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 their critical goal of improving forest resilience in the face of worsening climate conditions and increased wildfire threats. The work that you will do directly protects sensitive cultural sites, helping ensure the stories they tell are preserved for generations to come. The Senior Archaeology Crew Lead position provides professional development and leadership opportunities in cultural resource management including increased exposure and responsibility enacting USFS processes, procedures, and compliance measures; reporting and data entry/quality assurance and control; and increased technical and project planning experience. The Senior Archaeology Lead will also act as liaison between USFS staff and archaeology crews in the field and will serve in a hybrid role that splits time between field and office duties to support data organization and field crew needs. Expanded opportunities and exposure to additional disciplines (e.g., forestry, wildlife, hydrology, etc.) and projects may exist. These positions will serve USFS vegetation management and fuels reduction efforts, supporting initiatives for healthy, productive, and resilient forest landscapes and resources. Senior Archaeology Crew Leads will perform a variety of activities to support all stages of project work. Senior Leads will be responsible for crew safety and Crew Lead oversight, providing or assisting in training, and communicating with agency partners and GBI staff regularly. Crew size may range between 3-8 people and will include 1-2 Crew Leads. Primary duties may include, but are not limited to: Assisting with project planning and initial onboarding of other crew members. Lead archaeology crew to conduct and 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, draft National Register of Historic Places eligibility statements, coordinate upload/download of GPS data, periodically review GIS and site documentation data for completeness and standard, create GIS maps, and photographic records in addition to potentially inputting data to the USFS heritage database. Lead and collaborate with agency personnel and all other crew members to support field safety, communication, planning, logistics, quality assurance, field implementation, and reporting efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in anthropology, archaeology or related discipline, including relevant field methods training coursework AND at least two consecutive years of archaeology-related field work
• Experience leading crews in the field, including oversight of crew safety, communication, fidelity to methods and data quality
• Proficiency in navigation using GPS, topographic map and compass
• 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
• Ability to work effectively in a team setting with USFS staff, GBI staff, interns, volunteers, academic, state, and federal partners
• Ability to work safely and productively in remote field settings under adverse conditions. This may include regular overnight work & camping in remote areas for consecutive nights
• Ability to understand, implement and adhere to established data collection, inventory, assessment, and monitoring protocols
• Capacity to collect and maintain field data in an organized manner that is easily understood and accessible to other resources staff
• Strong communication skills with diverse audiences, both written and oral
• Willingness to work a variable schedule in response to project needs, possibly including some weekends, nights, or holidays
• Physically able to work outdoors, carry up to 50 pounds of personal and/or field equipment, and withstand the rigors of a forested and/or high desert environment in all seasons

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in anthropology, archaeology or related discipline and at least one year of field leadership experience
• Familiarity with Section 106/110 NHPA and Nevada SHPO compliance procedures
• Knowledge of cultural resource management issues in the Western United States
• Familiarity with cultural history of the Great Basin region
• Advanced skill using specialized software such as Microsoft Office Suite, ArcMap GIS, and Google Earth

Responsibilities

• Assisting with project planning and initial onboarding of other crew members.
• Lead archaeology crew to conduct and 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, draft National Register of Historic Places eligibility statements, coordinate upload/download of GPS data, periodically review GIS and site documentation data for completeness and standard, create GIS maps, and photographic records in addition to potentially inputting data to the USFS heritage database.
• Lead and collaborate with agency personnel and all other crew members to support field safety, communication, planning, logistics, quality assurance, field implementation, and reporting efforts.

Benefits

• Shared housing may be provided
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance paid 100% by GBI. Available on the first day of the month following the start of employment
• Camping Per Diem: $30/night
• Uniform Stipend
• Sick Time accrued (beginning on the first day of employment) at a rate of 0.05 hours per hour worked (~4 hours biweekly)
• $25,000 Basic Life & AD&D insurance covered 100% by GBI
• Paid federal holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees