JOB SUMMARY: This Interdisciplinary (Archeologist/Landscape Architect) position is located in the Resource Managment Division at New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, in Glen Jean, West Viriginia. MAJOR DUTIES: Some of the duties you will perform will include, but are not limited to: Works closely with the park's NEPA Planner to coordinate National Historic Preservation Act Section 106 compliance with the NEPA compliance process for three NPS units: New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, Gauley River National Recreation Area, and Bluestone National Scenic River. Provides technical assistance, direction, and training to park project managers and other staff on meeting Section 106 requirements for a wide variety of park plans and actions. Develops and maintains working relationships with the West Virginia State Historic Preservation Office, tribal governments, and cultural resource professionals in the NPS Northeast Region Office and other associated parks. Takes a leadership role in consulting with affiliated tribes and nations on NPS projects and other undertakings. Inventories, evaluates, and monitors cultural resources for three NPS units. Documents threats to resources and recommends actions to avoid, minimize, and mitigate threats and impacts. Area Information: The duty station of this position will be located at the headquarters complex in Glen Jean, West Virginia. Glen Jean is a small rural community located approximately 10 miles north of Beckley, WV. Beckley offers a wide range of educational (K-12 and small colleges) opportunities, medical, dental, hospital, and banking services, entertainment, shopping, and other amenities common in a small city, including passenger air, rail, and bus services. Major medical, shopping, educational, and other services can be found in the Charleston, WV (60 miles north of Beckley). Housing for rent or purchase is readily available in cities and towns surrounding the park with a reasonable 15-to-30-minute commute. Housing rental and purchase prices are considered moderate. There are outstanding recreational opportunities available in the local area including hiking, varied water-based activities, camping, rock climbing, snow skiing, horseback riding, mountain biking, fishing, and hunting. In addition to the three National Park Service units, there is easy access to other public lands, including State Parks, Wildlife Management Areas, public lakes, National Forests, and designated wilderness. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.
