Archeological Technician

1 month ago


Homestead, United States National Park Service Full time

This is a term position (more than 1 year) with an initial appointment expecting to last at least 13 months but may be extended up to a total of 4 years, or more based on any changes to regulations governing the number of years term appointments may last, without further competition. Term positions do not convey permanent status in the Federal service.

The National Park Service retains the right to extend the duration of this appointment after selection and/or appointment, based on changes to the regulation governing the number of years term appointments may last. This change, which may be made at the agency's sole discretion and without further competition, shall not be construed or interpreted as the granting of a right to a selectee or employee to such an extension. No extension to a term appointment shall be granted to a selectee/employee to an amount of time that exceeds the maximum number of years authorized under any present or current regulation, unless such regulation expressly allows such action.

Some of the duties you will perform will include, but are not limited to:
Assists the Cultural Resources Program Manager & Supervisor to execute duties related to Historic Preservation actions, Section 110 & 106 reporting requirements for the National Register of Historic Places.
Provides assistance in monitoring and execution of facilities maintenance and deferred maintenance projects, public dissemination of information related to historic preservation and cultural resources.
Performs basic archeological field work necessary to assess potential impacts to cultural resources resulting from proposed undertakings.
Performs archeological inventory, site documentation and condition assessments, preparation of survey records and publication-ready reports.
Conducts excavation and testing of archeological sites, including the careful recovery of sample materials.
Communicates with and assists project leads to support compliance, monitoring and consultation requirements.