EnviroSystems is seeking to fill one permanent full-time position in our cultural resources department and seeking candidates for the 2024 Field Season.

PROJECT DIRECTOR – Fulltime/Permanent – $52,000 to $65,000/year commensurate with experience

The successful candidate either will be currently permitted or meet the qualifications to be immediately permitted as a Project Director/Field Director with a variety of public land managing agencies at the Federal and state level with particular emphasis the on U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management, and in Arizona, Utah, Nevada, and New Mexico. Experience in California, Idaho, west Texas, and western Colorado is also beneficial but not necessary. The position requires the ability to supervise cultural resources surveys and other archaeological projects in remote locations and over steep terrain, and often requires camping for a week or more at a time. Therefore, a clean driving record and the ability to work out-of-town for multiple sequential field sessions are also essential. The successful candidate will provide demonstrable expertise supervising all aspects of cultural resources survey, site recording and site significance evaluations, as well as technical report writing. Experience with archaeological, monitoring, testing and data recovery is a plus but is not required. Candidates should be well-versed with the completion of survey forms (from a variety of states and federal agencies, but particularly those noted above), operating GPS units with a data recorder, and conducting quality control/quality assurance reviews of data. The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of Federal cultural resources regulations (particularly National Historic Preservation Act Section 106 compliance), the ability to coordinate and communicate with agencies and clients and manage budgets and schedules. The candidates also should be motivated, resourceful, dedicated, and organized. Applicants must have at least a master’s degree in Anthropology or Archaeology and a minimum of five years of work experience as a supervisory archaeologist (e.g., Crew Chief, Project/Field Director). This position also has potential for advancement to Principal Investigator/Project Manager, if or when the candidate meets the necessary requirements. The ideal candidate is someone who desires a long-term career in archaeology/CRM (preferably with EnviroSystems) with advancements in responsibilities and commensurate compensation based on demonstrable abilities and competence.

Project Director Responsibilities

• Managing cultural resource projects of various scopes and sizes
• Supervising archaeological field crews
• Directing cultural resources inventories with in-field analyses and documentation of prehistoric and/or historic artifacts and archaeological features
• Authoring and editing site documentation forms and writing technical reports
• Completing projects within schedule and on budget
• Effectively and accurately communicating with agency compliance personnel, clients, and coworkers

Project Director Qualifications

• Graduate degree in archaeology or anthropology
• At least 5 years supervisory archaeology and fieldwork experience
• Ability to be listed on EnviroSystems’ various federal and state cultural resource permits
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills
• Good technical writing skills with a record of completing, editing, and producing cultural resource compliance reports, and meeting deadlines
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment requiring multitasking, task prioritization, and responsibility/task delegation without strict supervision

Project Director Employment Status / Benefits

• Permanent
• Full-time
• Employer-paid medical insurance (includes Dental, Vision, and Long-term Disability), Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions, 401(k) plan with employer match up to 3%, paid sick leave, and paid vacation.

If interested in any of the above positions, please submit a cover letter and detailed curriculum vitae with references to: jwhiting@esmaz.com and dhart@esmaz.com

https://esmaz.com/mesmerize/careers/

Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Archeologist. Make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment.

Duty Location: Duty Location: Lower Colorado Basin, Phoenix Area Office, Environmental Resource Management Division located in Glendale, AZ.

Full time telework and remote work not available; housing not provided

Salary: $62,635 - $98,515 per year

Pay scale & grade GS 9 - 11

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/777378400

SWCA Environmental Consultants is actively seeking to fill hire two Cultural Resources Project Managers to support our Phoenix Office and out Flagstaff Office, as well as general Arizona Cultural Resources team. These are a regular, full-time, salaried positions. Candidates local to each office are strongly preferred.

Application deadline: Our team will begin reviewing applications immediately, and interviews will be scheduled with qualified candidates on a rolling basis. The application process will remain open until we have received a robust pool of qualified candidates. Once we have identified suitable individuals, we may close the application process without prior notice. We appreciate the time and effort invested by all applicants and will carefully consider each submission.

What you will accomplish

• Manage and participate in all aspects of cultural resources projects successfully, including budgeting, scheduling, research, fieldwork, report writing, curation.
• Collaborate with other project managers across offices and disciplines to successfully meet client and agency needs.
• Work with clients and agency representatives for successful project implementation.
• Prepare and create technical, high-quality proposals, work plans, reports, and literature reviews with little supervisory oversight.
• Oversee fieldwork and deliverables, adhering to SWCA’s Quality Assurance/ Quality Control (QA/QC) program.
• Work independently in a responsible manner, resolving project challenges.
• Work within defined schedules and meet deadlines.
• Follow all health and safety procedures.

Experience and qualifications for success

• Bachelor's degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a related field.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in Cultural Resource Management or environmental consulting, including at least two years in a supervisory capacity, whether in the field or in the office.
• Demonstrated expertise in federal, state, and local cultural resources laws and regulations.
• Ability to travel and conduct fieldwork for long hours will be required on certain projects.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Currently reside in the greater Phoenix metropolitan area or plan to relocate there in the immediate future.
• Must have a valid driver's license, the ability to pass a Motor Vehicle background screening, and have access to reliable transportation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a related field.
• Able to be listed on federal and state permits in Arizona.
• Primary report authorship and experience providing quality control review of field documents.
• Project management experience includes working on a variety of project types and sizes, on all project aspects (from pre-field tasks through final report preparation), in multiple regions, and with a variety of regulatory agencies.
• Experience supervising junior staff.
• Experience leading archaeology crews on a variety of project types and sizes, regions, and agencies.
• Experience collecting field data utilizing modern mobile technology (tablets, Bluetooth GPS receivers, mobile software) and Trimble GPS units (Terrasync and/or ArcPad).
• Experience with computer-based programs such as Pathfinder Office, ArcGIS Desktop, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and others.
• CPR and First Aid certified.

Why Work at SWCA:

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full-spectrum of environmental services.  Our Vision (the North Star) is to make SWCA the best workplace and industry leader in sustainability, bringing sound science and creative solutions to global environmental challenges while maintaining a dedication to employee-ownership. We live our core values: we collaborate as #OneSWCA; we are #AlwaysLearning, we #NeverSettle, and we #GiveBack.

We are 100% employee-owned, and we build our success together. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms. We offer a supportive, team-oriented work environment and competitive wages and benefits, including an 100% employee stock ownership plan (retirement).

At SWCA, we support our team members in developing their careers to make them leaders in their industry. Our Career Landscape initiative is a process and guide designed to help develop chart rewarding career paths for employees at SWCA. We encourage professional conference attendance, internal and external professional development and training programs, education reimbursement, a Science and Leadership Program, and bonuses for publications meeting certain criteria. All regular status employees are eligible to participate in SWCA medical, dental, vision, employee assistance, wellness, life and disability plans, and are eligible to participate in the SWCA 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and Trust. In addition, a technical (i.e., cell phone) allowance is offered.

If you would like to contact SWCA regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the online application process due to a disability, please email accommodations@swca.com or call 1-480-581-5378. This contact information is for disability accommodation requests only. All other inquiries will not receive a response. 

EOE - women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.  At SWCA Environmental Consultants, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including those with diverse experiences and veterans, to apply. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enhances creativity, innovation, and overall organizational success.

SWCA is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for all its employees.  In alignment with this commitment, SWCA posts good faith pay ranges in all its advertised job postings to promote pay equity and transparency.

An employee in this Phoenix, Arizona-based position can expect an annual salary of $70,200.00 - $91,000.00/year. Actual pay within this range may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client requirements where applicable, and other factors permitted by law.  Regular-status employees are also eligible for performance bonuses. Candidates are also encouraged to consider SWCA’s Total Rewards package, which includes a competitive benefits package, forward-thinking workplace flexibility, outstanding corporate culture, award-winning career development, and more.

SWCA continues to invest deeply in career development programs, delivering our award-winning Career Landscape support resources to accelerate the growth of our staff. We recognize the valuable skills and experiences our internal team members bring to SWCA’s continued success. Qualified internal candidates are encouraged to apply and will be seriously considered for this position. We believe in promoting from within, where possible, providing our existing employees with compelling opportunities to advance their careers.

https://careers.swca.com/jobs?categories=Cultural%20Resources%20%2F%20Archaeology&page=1&location=Arizona&woe=8&stretchUnit=MILES&stretch=10&locations=Flagstaff%2CArizona%2CUnited%20States%7CPhoenix%2CArizona%2CUnited%20States%7CTucson%2CArizona%2CUnited%20States%7C%2CArizona%2CUnited%20States

Logan Simpson is seeking applicants for three positions:

Logan Simpson has an immediate openings for full-time Temporary Archaeological Field Technicians for survey projects in Arizona and neighboring states, reporting to the Flagstaff, Tempe, or Tucson offices.

This position is paid on an hourly basis between $22–$24 per hour, depending on experience and education. Per diem is $59/day, and single-occupancy lodging will be provided. Logan Simpson offers a retention bonus program for eligible temporary staff.

https://logansimpson.bamboohr.com/careers/111

Logan Simpson has an immediate opening for a regular full-time Archaeological Field Director to be based out of any of our Arizona offices in Tempe, Flagstaff, or Tucson.

Responsibilities Include:

• Managing fieldwork on cultural resources surveys and excavation projects throughout Arizona and adjacent states and taking the lead on preparing technical survey and excavation reports.
• Accurately and efficiently record cultural resources in the field, manage a field crew, operate GPS units with a data recorder, prepare site records, and conduct quality control/quality assurance reviews of all digital and paper field data.
• Proficiently and independently prepare complex technical reports for a full range of cultural resources projects.

Compensation:

This is a full-time position paid on a salaried basis between $58,240 to $74,880 annually, depending on experience and education.

https://logansimpson.bamboohr.com/careers/116

Logan Simpson has an immediate opening for a regular full-time Senior Archaeologist / Project Manager to be based out of any of our Arizona offices in Tempe, Flagstaff, or Tucson.

Responsibilities Include:

• Planning and managing all phases of cultural resources projects including survey, archaeological monitoring, testing, and data recovery.
• Technical report production.
• Preparing scopes of work and cost estimates.
• Meeting project scope, schedule, and budget obligations.
• Opportunity for occasional fieldwork.

Compensation:

This is a full-time position paid on a salaried basis between $68,640 to $95,680 annually, depending on experience and education.

https://logansimpson.bamboohr.com/careers/117

Canacre is a consulting company specializing in services that support the successful development of large-scale infrastructure projects across Canada and the United States. Canacre has cultivated a team of professionals with unmatched expertise in land and right-of-way, environment, project management, GIS and geomatics, and project development services.

We are currently hiring for Cultural Resources Field Lead (Salary $60,000 to $80,000 USD/year) and Cultural Resources Field Monitor (Salary $44,000 to $60,000/year) to support projects in the Southwest. The links below outline the positions in more detail:

Cultural Resources Field Lead

https://canacre.applytojob.com/apply/IcF9D7iPaJ/Cultural-Resources-Field-Lead

Cultural Resources Field Monitor

https://canacre.applytojob.com/apply/CJ51jPQN8x/Cultural-Resources-Field-Monitor

ARCHAEOLOGY TECHNICIAN AT LAKE TAHOE BASIN MANAGEMENT UNIT

Job Code: 2024-CRS-004 Location: South Lake Tahoe State: California Program: Cultural Resources Contract Length: 7 Months

Job Description:

The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the USFS, is recruiting Archaeology Crew Members to complete Section 106 Cultural Resource surveys, site recording and monitoring for various projects within the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit in the Sierra Nevada mountain range (USFS Region-5 locations). These projects all serve Cultural Resources Services 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 improves the quality of these forests helping ensure they continue to thrive for generations to come. This work provides professional development and leadership opportunities 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 2-6 people. Primary archaeology field duties will include: Collaborate with Archaeology crew lead 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 California DPR site records, GIS maps, and photographic records in addition to inputting data to the USFS heritage database.

Contract Timeline:

Start and end dates may vary according to local conditions: Tentatively mid-May through mid-November. Projects are weather dependent and there is always a chance the season will end earlier if weather prevents safe field operations.

Location:

We are hiring for multiple positions in the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit. The Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit encompasses over 154,000 acres of National Forest lands around beautiful Lake Tahoe! These positions will be based in South Lake Tahoe, California. Compensation and Benefits: Wage: $21/hour with overtime at 1.5x hourly rate. Full time, average 40 hours per week.  Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance premiums are covered 100% by GBI. Available on the first day of the month following the start of employment. Shared housing provided. Camping Per Diem: $15/night as necessary. Uniform Stipend. Job Qualifications: At Least one of the Following: Bachelor’s degree in anthropology, archaeology or related discipline (by position start date);  Six months of professional fieldwork experience; An accredited archaeological field school and relevant field methods training coursework. Other Required: Possess a clean, valid, state-issued driver’s license; 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 includes occasionally overnight camping in remote areas for consecutive nights; Strong organizational skills and ability to work cooperatively as well as independently; Proficiency in navigation using GPS, topographic map and compass. Preferred Qualifications: Fieldwork experience & familiarity with the cultural history and forested habitat of the Sierra Nevada region;  Familiarity with Section 106/110 NHPA and California and/or Nevada SHPO compliance procedures; Advanced skill using specialized software such as Microsoft Office Suite, ArcMap GIS, and Google Earth; Ability to safely operate and maintain a 4WD vehicle on and off paved roads.

https://www.vscyberhosting.com/greatbasin/Careers.aspx?req=2024-CRS-004&type=JOBDESCR

• Salary $45,000 - $50,000 per year, DOE
• Location School of Human Evolution and Social Change, Arizona State University
• Job Type Full-Time
• Job Number 98192BR
• Opening Date 1/16/2024
• Closing Date 1/31/2024 3 PM AZ

The School of Human Evolution and Social Change at Arizona State University seeks to hire a qualified NAGPRA Project Lead to manage, under the guidance of the Assistant Director of Repatriation in the Center for Archaeology and Society Repository, tasks associated with curation and Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) compliance for Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR)collections. The NAGPRA Project lead will oversee the locating, documenting, and preparing of ABORNAGPRA collections. Additional duties include conducting background research to determine archaeological and cultural context through archival documents, and assisting with the creation of relevant documents for curatorial management and NAGPRA compliance.

To prepare these collections in accordance with Center for Archaeology and Society Repository processes, relevant collections must be located, documented, assigned artifact types for cultural affiliation, cataloged according to contemporary archaeological and museum collection management standards and best practices, assessed for removal provenience and context, and the collection information entered into relevant databases.

Essential Duties

• Oversees and assists with the transformation of record inventory data.

• Oversees the locating and transport of archaeological objects for inventory.

• Identifies and matches potential NAGPRA objects with information in field notes, collections databases, and other archival records.

• Organizes site materials (including archaeological collections and associated documents).

• Prepares reports (both preliminary and final) to confirm/update existing Notices of Inventory Completion/Notices of Intent to Repatriate and document transfer.

• Supervises funerary object documentation activities of student interns and workers.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a field appropriate to the area of assignment AND three (3) years of related experience; OR, Seven (7) years of related experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience eand/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience working with NAGPRA related collections documentation (1-2 years)

• Demonstrated knowledge of the archaeology and material culture, history, and ethnography of the American Southwest

• Evidence of a Bachelor’s degree with a focus in archaeology, anthropology, or museum studies

• Demonstrated knowledge of appropriate handling of curated archaeological collections

• Experience with archival research

• Supervisory experience with students

• Experience in using organizational and project management skills

• Evidence of effective communication skills

• Experience working independently and collaboratively in a team

https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?partnerid=25620&siteid=5494&PageType=JobDetails&jobid=4877270

Salary - $45,044.69 - $62,942.88 Annually

Location - Mesa, AZ

Job Type - Full Time

Job Number - 13206A

Department - (H400)Arts and Culture

Opening Date - 12/22/2023

Closing Date - Continuous

Description/Duties

First review of applications will be Monday, January 8, 2024 and weekly thereafter as needed. 

A Museum Collections Specialist performs a variety of specialized assignments involving the care and documentation of a diverse collection of museum specimens.  Duties may include the management of one or more subject areas of the collection.  The Museum Collections Specialist is responsible for handling, preparing, installing, transporting, and storing specimens according to accepted museum principles; recording information concerning specimens and inventory; maintaining files; photographing and digitizing the collections; monitoring expenses, maintaining collection storage areas; performing minor conservation of specimens.  Compliance with state and federal rules and regulations including reports.  This class indexes, catalogs and numbers specimens, writes condition reports, performs data entry, scans photographs and enters them into the database, edits catalog information to summarize and standardize terminology, records information concerning specimens and inventory, and produces reports from a computerized database.  The Museum Collections Specialist also assists with updating policies and procedures, training and supervising volunteers, working with donors, and packing/unpacking loaned objects.  This class performs related duties as required.

The Museum Collections Specialist is supervised by a Museum Curator who reviews work through conferences, meetings, and results achieved.  This class is FLSA nonexempt.

Please refer to the link below for the full job description and additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions. 

Qualifications & Requirements

Employee Values:  All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City’s shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.

Minimum Qualifications Required.  Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Museum Studies, Archaeology, Anthropology, Paleontology, or another related field in Social or Natural Sciences.  Good (1 - 3 years) museum collections or equivalent experience.  

Preferred/Desirable Qualifications.  Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s Degree and experience working with museum collections, databases, or equivalent.

Link to Job Description

http://apps.mesaaz.gov/JobDescriptions/Documents/JobDescriptions/cs3883.pdf

PROGRAM COORDINATOR - CULTURAL RESOURCES SERVICES

Job Code: 2023-CRS-059 Location: Reno State: Nevada Program: Cultural Resources Contract Length: Over 12 Months

Job Description:

Great Basin Institute, founded at the University of Nevada Reno in 1998, is a mission-driven non-profit organization headquartered in the eastern foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. GBI has been a leader in the conservation stewardship field for over twenty-five years, supporting thousands of individuals pursuing a career in public land management and/or working to advance their academic standing. As an interdisciplinary field studies organization, GBI promotes environmental research, education, and conservation throughout the West.  The Institute advances ecological literacy, professional development, and natural/cultural/recreation resource management through educational outreach and direct service programs. Partnering with federal, state and local governments, as well as other NGOs and researchers, GBI supports projects in a dozen western states ranging from Alaska to New Mexico, and southern California to northwestern Wyoming. Program Team Background: GBI’s Cultural Resource Services Program (CRS) seeks to add an additional Program Coordinator to support program logistics, operations, and management of GBI Research Associates and AmeriCorps Members. Our participants work with federal, state and local land management agencies on a wide variety of field-based projects including: survey; testing; artifact analysis; environmental documentation; processing archival, museum and library collections; tribal consultation; and report preparation. The CRS Program Coordinator works under the direction of the Cultural Resources Program Manager and with other GBI staff to ensure a safe and successful program experience for CRS seasonal and field-based employees.  The CRS Program Coordinator will encounter a variety of opportunities for professional development, including gaining insight to the operational policies and procedures of a regional conservation non-profit organization, exposure to a spectrum of environmental resource management positions and approaches for supporting them, strengthening interactive skills through communication with diverse professional staff, and ability to effectively support the success of a mission-driven enterprise. Essential Job Functions may include the following: Coordinate recruitment and logistical planning for new and existing projects/positions by understanding scopes of work, reviewing application materials, conducting interviews, procuring equipment, and supporting orientation/training;  Communicate regularly with program participants and agency partners via phone and written correspondence regarding position status, performance, work satisfaction, and administration; Collaborate with Program staff and agency project partners to develop and enhance new and existing projects, including developing scopes of work and project cost estimates; Maintain databases for tracking program members, project deliverables, and performance measures; Gather, manage and process data needed to satisfy quarterly and annual reporting requirements; Develop, adapt, and apply systems that enhance the success and satisfaction of participants in the program; Collect, review, and process GBI administrative forms, including timesheets, payroll and expense reports, project invoices, and time-off requests; Collaborate extensively and assist program staff with program operations, maintenance and expansion; and Follow and enforce policies detailed in the GBI Personnel Handbook.

Contract Timeline:

Full Time Staff Position

Location:

Based at GBI offices in Reno, NV - the “Biggest Little City in the World” - the greater Reno-Sparks metropolitan area has a population of over 435,000. The city is a high desert landscape ~4,500 feet above sea level, at the foot of the Sierra Nevada Mountains along the Truckee River, as it flows from Lake Tahoe to Pyramid Lake. Weather is mild, but with distinct four seasons. Reno offers easy access to world-class outdoor recreation including driving distance to Yosemite and Death Valley National Parks, the Pacific Ocean, and California redwood forests. Closer to home, Nevada offers more natural hot springs than any other state in the country, over 150 named mountain ranges, and 30 peaks over 11,000 feet. Recreation and entertainment includes eight major ski resorts in proximity to the Reno-Tahoe airport; fishing and boating on Lake Tahoe, the Truckee River, and Pyramid Lake; cultural festivals throughout the summer along the banks of the Truckee River; a thriving food scene and more.

Compensation and Benefits: Starting annual salary is $41k to $44k DOE. In addition to a competitive base salary, this full-time, onsite position includes comprehensive medical (100% covered by GBI for employees: zero premium, zero deductible), dental, and vision insurance, as well as mental health support resources, 401(k) retirement savings with up to 4% GBI match, competitive PTO accrual, paid holidays (10 per year), and family leave. Total compensation package is $48k to $55k per year, DOE. This exciting role contributes to GBI’s significant positive impacts within the fields of environmental research, education, and conservation.

Job Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, employees must be able to satisfactorily carry out each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Degree and/or field experience in Anthropology, Archaeology, Museum Studies, or closely related field;  Demonstrated experience with project management or related activities, such as scheduling, logistics, personnel management, recruitment and retention support, or training; Familiarity and alignment with mission-driven nonprofit organizations strongly preferred; Ability to learn new database systems and follow procedural documents (e.g., payroll review procedures); Attention to detail, and ability to audit extensive data systems; Proficiency in the Microsoft Office and Google suite of productivity software to manage, present and track program information; Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal, with diverse audiences; Strongly developed organizational skills and ability to self-motivate; Willingness and ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic office environment, and to consistently enact high performance standards and a strong work and team ethic in support of programmatic goals and objectives and the mission of GBI; Willingness to travel occasionally to conduct site visits at service locations; Valid, state-issued driver’s license and familiarity with safe-driving practices, preferred; and Ability to pass an FBI criminal background and National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) check. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands, stand, walk, bend, and have specific vision abilities to include close and distance vision, and ability to adjust focus working with computer business equipment and other job/industry specific equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually low. The overall nature of the position is sedentary, requiring little physical effort and occasional light exertion. There is occasional exposure to environmental conditions such as heat, cold, and temperature changes. NOTE:  This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the organization's ongoing needs. https://www.vscyberhosting.com/greatbasin/Careers.aspx?req=2023-CRS-059&type=JOBDESCR

ARCHAEOLOGY ASSOCIATE AT DEATH VALLEY NP AND WITHIN REFUGES IN THE US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE DESERT NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE COMPLEX

Job Code: 2023-CRS-025 Location: Death Valley State: California Program: Cultural Resources Contract Length: Over 12 Months

Job Description:

Working cooperatively with the National Park Service’s Death Valley National Park (DEVA) and US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), the Great Basin Institute is recruiting an (1) Archaeology Associate to join our Research Associate (RA) program and assist DEVA and FWS archaeology staff with archaeological field work, report review, NHPA compliance, meeting attendance, and data processing. The Associate will support a variety of cultural resource projects including: conducting monitoring, completing archaeological surveys and site recordation, producing archaeological survey reports, reviewing contractor submissions and fieldwork, and assisting the DEVA staff (Park Section 106 Coordinator, Park Archaeologist and/or Cultural Resource Manager) and FWS staff (Regional Archaeologist, Refuge Manager) with compliance documentation and review for major water and wastewater infrastructure and other projects at Death Valley National Park and additional projects in the units within the Desert National Wildlife Refuge Complex (Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge (NWR), Desert NWR, Moapa NWR and Pahranagat NWR).  Ninety percent (90%) of work will be DEVA projects and ten (10%) will be USFWS projects giving the RA experience with two different agencies within the Department of the Interior. The Archaeology Research Associate will implement all stages of the archaeological compliance process, including: Pre-field review – search of archaeological databases to determine if the area had been surveyed before and if there are any known archaeological sites in the area; archival research at the Park or FWS archive collection; Intensive archaeological pedestrian surveys to inventory and record cultural properties working independently or as a crew lead; Site and isolated find documentation in both California and Nevada; Development of final reports; Review of contractors’ draft and final archaeological and cultural landscape inventory reports and site forms; Attendance and participation in project meetings; Archaeological monitoring; Evaluation of cultural resources for inclusion on the National Register; Site condition assessment and revisit and evaluation; and Review and creation of Section 106 compliance documents.

Contract Timeline:

Anticipated 52-week appointment beginning July 2023 (duration depends on start date availability and available funding), or upon completion of a Department of Interior background investigation; potential for extension pending available funding and positive performance review 40 hours per week; some overtime and weekend work may occasionally be required

Location:

Death Valley National Park is located in Nevada and California and boasts some of the hottest and driest climates, and lowest elevation in North America. The park includes a superlative desert of streaming sand dunes, snow-capped mountains, multicolored rock layers, water-fluted canyons and three million acres of wilderness. Death Valley is home to the Timbisha Shoshone people and to plants and animals unique to the harshest desert environment. The closest cities are Pahrump and Beatty, Nevada (both approximately 1 hour away). Las Vegas is a little over 2 hours away. Field conditions include hot, arid days with high exposure to the sun, as well as cold, winter weather. Resources of the region include threatened and/or endangered species habitat, big game habitats, abandoned mine lands, and historic and prehistoric cultural sites. Housing in park is very limited currently and applicants should look for housing surrounding area. Nearby gateway communities to consider for housing include Pahrump, NV; Amargosa Valley, NV; Beatty, NV; Tecopa, CA; or Shoshone, CA. Office space may be available in Pahrump, Amargosa Valley or Death Valley and/or there may be some flexibility with office work being performed via telework with the associate commuting to Death Valley or a National Wildlife Refuge for fieldwork. This position is expected to be 70% office time and 30% field time. A commuter van serves the Park from Pahrump, Nevada.

Compensation and Benefits:

Wage: $30 per hour Medical, dental, and vision insurance available at no cost Participation in a commuter van from Pahrump, Nevada, may be available for DEVA projects. Paid time off Paid federal holidays Training opportunities

Job Qualifications:

Degree in Archaeology or related field, Master's degree desirable; Field experiences related to archaeology, anthropology, or indigenous peoples studies – in particular, historic and prehistoric Mojave Desert archaeology and/or Great Basin archaeology; Ability to understand, implement and adhere to established data collection, inventory, recording, and monitoring protocols; Ability to work well independently and on a team in both office and field environments; Capacity to collect and maintain field data in an organized manner that is easily understood and accessible to other resources staff (GBI or NPS or FWS); Experience completing archeological site forms (or portions of site forms) and/or entering site form data into database programs; Experience preparing, reviewing and writing reports; Experience preparing, reviewing and writing site forms and isolated find forms, California and Nevada experience, a plus; Ability to utilize ArcGIS software to build maps, organize and manage data, and manipulate data layers; Experience operating hand-held GPS equipment for navigation and electronic field data collection; experience post-processing field data and experience with tablets, Field Maps, and ArcGIS Pro, a plus; Read and interpret topographical maps and navigate using a compass; Possess a clean, valid, state-issued driver’s license with ability to safely operate and maintain a 4WD vehicle on and off paved roads; Ability to work productively and cooperatively as part of a team focused on accomplishing mutual goals; Communicate effectively, both written and orally, with diverse audiences; Understands the requirements of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and cultural and tribal consultation aspects of NEPA and is able to communicate those requirements to a diverse audience including lay people, colleagues, tribal staff, and project managers; experience with compliance documentation or SHPO consultation desirable; Flexibility and capability to meet the demands of rapidly changing plans and schedules; Possess good organizational skills and be detail oriented; and Ability to work in harsh and rapidly changing environments, camp in the backcountry for consecutive days, work in all types of weather conditions, traverse uneven terrain, carry a heavy pack more than 35-45 lbs, and be in overall good physical condition; prior experience working in the desert southwest, or similar desert climates and heat tolerance, desirable. The successful applicant must complete a Department of Interior (DOI) Background Investigation (BI) or submit paperwork to NPS human resources indicating an active and fully adjudicated BI has already been completed prior to beginning this position. https://www.vscyberhosting.com/greatbasin/Careers.aspx?req=2023-CRS-025&type=JOBDESCR