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At the GS-5 level:
- Participates in basic archeological field surveys by walking over the landscape and searching for archeological features and artifacts.
- Participates in documentation of archeological sites.
- Conducts limited supervised excavation and testing of sites, including the careful recovery of sample materials.
- Maintains related databases, forms, maps, and files.
At the GS-6 level, in addition to the GS-5 duties:
- Processes specimens in the field
- Conducts record searches and interviews, and synthesizes information collected for scientific, historical, and interpretive values.
At the GS-7 level, in addition to the GS-5 and 6 duties:
- Retrieves and compiles data as required for resource management reports, interpretive exhibits, etc.
- Provides leadership to field crews by assigning tasks and monitoring the status of those assignments.
- Prepares specimens for specialized analysis to be sent to dating and other laboratories. Identifies, labels and packages artifacts for curation.
At Black Canyon NP and Curecanti NRA, selectee will be assessing site conditions, inventorying un-surveyed lands, and entering data into state and NPS databases.
At Capitol Reef National Park, selectees will assist with a variety of cultural resource projects, including archeological surveys and site documentation, condition assessments and site monitoring, maintaining related site records and databases including Cultural Resources Inventory System (CRIS) and GIS database management.
At Chaco Culture National Historical Park and Aztec Ruins National Monument, selectees will assist in a variety of culture resource projects, including archeological surveys, site condition assessments and monitoring, graffiti remediation, preservation projects, GIS database management, and data entry into Cultural Resources Inventory System (CRIS), the New Mexico Cultural Resources Inventory System (NMCRIS) and internal park databases. Additional work may include monitoring ground disturbance for park facilities improvement projects and escorting tribal members or researchers into backcountry sites.
At Colorado National Monument, selectees will assist with a variety of cultural resource projects including archeological surveys and site documentation, condition assessments and site monitoring, inventorying un-surveyed lands, removing graffiti from CR sites, maintaining related site records and databases including Cultural Resources Inventory System (CRIS) and GIS database management.
At Flagstaff Area National Monuments, selectees will primarily be performing archeological site assessments (monitoring), preservation maintenance of maintained archeological sites, and maintaining related site records and databases.
At Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, selectees will assist with a variety of cultural resource projects, including archeological surveys and condition assessments, maintaining related site records, Cultural Resources Inventory System (CRIS) and GIS database management, and assisting with preservation projects. Work will include camping and backpacking field work in remote locations.
At Mesa Verde National Park, selectees will assist with a variety of cultural resource projects, including archeological surveys and site documentation, condition assessments and site monitoring, maintaining related site records and databases including Cultural Resources Inventory System (CRIS) and GIS database management. Sites are predominately Ancestral Pueblo, but also include historical sites related to Ute, Diné (Navajo), and early park uses.
At Rocky Mountain and Glacier National Park, selectees will assist with a variety of projects including Cultural Resources Inventory System (CRIS)/geodatabase management, monitoring, archeological survey and site documentation and post-fire recovery efforts.
At Valles Caldera National Preserve, selectees will assist with a variety of cultural resource projects, including archeological surveys and condition assessments, inventorying un-surveyed lands, maintaining related site records, Cultural Resources Inventory System (CRIS) and GIS database management, and assisting with infrastructure improvement, trail maintenance, and preservation projects. Work will include field work in remote locations accessible by foot, bike, UTV, and/or electric truck.
At Yellowstone National Park, selectees will assist with a variety of cultural resource projects, including archeological surveys and condition assessments, maintaining related site records, Cultural Resources Inventory System (CRIS) and GIS database management, and assisting with preservation projects. Work will include camping and backpacking field work in remote locations.
Positions will be filled at one grade level and have no promotion potential.
Starting at $18.96 Per Hour (GS 5-7)