Archaeology Crew Lead LTBMU
Great Basin Institute
ApplyOpportunity summary
Term length
5/6/2024 - 11/17/2024
Application window
2/1/2024 - 5/31/2024
Location
Reno, Nevada
Hourly pay equivalent
$24.50
Project summary
Archaeology Crew Leads will complete Section 106 and Section 110 cultural resource surveys, site recording, and monitoring for various projects within the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit. These projects all serve the Cultural Resources program's greater mission of supporting the USFS in their critical goal of improving forest resilience in the face of worsening climate conditions and increased wildfire threats.
Opportunity description
The Archaeology Crew Lead will lead an archaeology crew in completion of field surveys in areas planned for USFS vegetation management and fuels reduction efforts in order to document, assess and characterize the status of new and previously recorded cultural resources, supporting initiatives for healthy, productive, and resilient forest landscapes and resources.
Benefits
- Education benefit
- Workforce credential or certificate
- Housing
- Healthcare
- Mental and behavioral health benefits
Requirements and qualifications
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in anthropology, archaeology or related discipline, including relevant field methods training coursework AND two 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 sites.
Preferred qualifications
At least one year of field leadership experience. Previous work experience in the Sierra Nevada region and/or the Great Basin. Familiarity with Section 106/110 of the NHPA and California SHPO and Nevada SHPO compliance procedures. Knowledge of cultural resource management issues in the Western United States. Advanced skill using specialized software such as Microsoft Office Suite. ArcPro GIS. and Google Earth.
Opportunity details
Focus area
- Natural resource preservation and conservation
- Biodiversity protection and restoration
- Wildfire prevention and fuels reduction
- Environmental education and training
- Environmental research and citizen science
Work environment
- Individual placement
- Rural
- Urban
- Outdoor