[ShovelBums.Org] Archaeology Technician, Mojave National Preserve, California

In cooperation with the National Park Service Mojave National Preserve, the

Great Basin Institute is recruiting an Archaeology Technician to support
cultural resource management at Mojave National Preserve. Mojave National
Preserve (MOJA) is rich in cultural, archeological, and historical
resources. The principal objective of this position is to implement a
targeted archeological survey and other activities focused on promoting
cultural scientific research related to MOJA in the area of archeological
field work, historic preservation investigations, stabilization treatments,
archeological surveys, site documentation, determinations of historic
eligibility, national register nominations, and cultural anthropology
within the preserve. Examples of needed assistance include: archeological
field surveys, inventories, site recording, excavations, site condition
assessments, and stabilization (e.g. monitoring, mapping, screening soil
for and cataloguing artifacts when holes are dug on sites for planting
native plants or vertical mulch; conducting minor treatment at damaged
sites); writing sections of draft reports; database entry; file management;
preparation of National Register Nominations and Determinations of
Eligibility; and other routine tasks associated with resource division
functions. In addition, the preserve will be initiating an ethnographic
study of the history of African American homesteading in the large, flat
Lanfair Valley within the Preserve during the early 20th century. The
projects will provide for location, recordation, and assessment of cultural
resources as well as processing the collected field data. Data collected
will be integrated into spatial and relational databases. Additional
opportunities will be provided to participate in other resource science and
stewardship projects.
Completing archaeological surveys in the desert southwest requires the
physical endurance to walk over a variety of terrains and in a variety of
weather conditions, including extreme heat, and carry a heavy pack.
Overnight camping for several days at a time in remote areas, requiring
packing in all supplies and materials, may be required.

Timeline:
o Six month appointment beginning October/November 2016, pending
availability and completion of DOI Background Investigation
o 40 hours per week; some overtime may occasionally be required

Compensation:
o $17/hour
o Health insurance

Location:
Mojave National Preserve (MOJA) is 1.6 million acres, with about 44% of it
designated as Wilderness. While most of MOJA is made up of the Mojave
Desert, components of the Great Basin desert are found in higher elevations
and parts of the southern portion of the park are made up of the Sonoran
desert. Resources of the region include threatened and/or endangered
species habitat, big game habitats, abandoned mine lands, and historic and
prehistoric cultural sites.

Qualifications:
Technical requirements:
o Bachelor’s degree in anthropology, indigenous peoples studies, or closely
related field and/or archaeology coursework and field experience; AND an
Archeological Field School; applicants with advanced degrees are encouraged
to apply;
o Knowledge of historic and/or prehistoric history and artifacts of the
Mojave desert regions of the southwest;
o Ability to understand, implement and adhere to established data
collection, inventory, recording, and monitoring protocols;
o Capacity to collect and maintain field data in an organized manner that
is easily understood and accessible to other resources staff (GBI or NPS);
o Experience completing archeological site forms (or portions of site
forms) and/or entering site form data in to database programs;
o Ability to utilize ArcGIS software to build maps, organize and manage
data, and manipulate data layers;
o Experience operating hand-held GPS equipment for navigation and
electronic field data collection; experience post-processing field data, a
plus;
o Read and interpret topographical maps and navigate using a compass;
o Possess a clean, valid, state-issued driver’s license with ability to
safely operate and maintain a 4WD vehicle on and off paved roads;
o Ability to work productively and cooperatively as part of a team focused
on accomplishing mutual goals and communicate effectively, both written and
orally, with a diverse audience;
o Possess good organizational skills and be detail oriented; and
o 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 in excess of 35-45 lbs, and be
in overall good physical condition; prior experience working in the desert
southwest, or similar desert climates, desirable.
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 position. If you already have a fully adjudicated BI,
please let us know in your application.

Additional requirements:
o Ability to work productively, consistently and cooperatively as part of a
team to accomplish mutual goals;
o Possess strong organizational skills;
o Ability to communicate clearly and efficiently with the public,
coworkers, and Technical Advisors both orally and in writing, and respond
in a professional manner to inquiries from the public regarding work
activities;
o Familiarity with backcountry, low-impact principles preferred; and
o Ability to pass National Sex Offender Public Registry (NSOPR) and federal
criminal background checks.

How to apply: Please follow this link to apply directly through our online
portal:
http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/careers.aspx?rf=SHOVELBUMS&req=2016-RAP-113

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