JOB SUMMARY: The incumbent serves as a cultural resources specialist for one or more parks where archeological resources comprise a major part of the park story. The park may be one where archeological resources are predominant, or where natural resources are predominant but where significant archeological resources are present. Professional fields of study must be pertinent to the park's resources and themes. MAJOR DUTIES: This position is in the Cultural Resources Management Program of the Resources Stewardship and Planning Division for Gettysburg NMP working under the direction of the Cultural Resources Program Manager. The incumbent is responsible for a broad range of archeological duties, including work in the field, lab and office. The incumbent will perform archeological surveys (pedestrian, shovel testing, metal detecting), small-scale excavations, and site condition assessments. The incumbent will participate in Section 106 project reviews as a member of an interdisciplinary team, providing expertise on archeological resources and potential effects. The incumbent will be responsible for processing, analyzing and preparing artifacts for curation. The incumbent will utilize GPS technology to record field data, GIS software to record spatial data, and specialized databases for cataloged artifacts, site records and project files. The incumbent will participate in occasional outreach and education activities and conduct archeological research. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.
