Archeological Technician

Summary

These positions may be filled for a six month seasonal period, but can vary due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: May-July 2024.

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Duties

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At the GS-6 level, in addition to the GS-5 duties:

• Processes specimens in the field
• Conducts record searches and interviews, and synthesizes information collected for scientific, historical, and interpretive values.

At the GS-7 level, in addition to the GS-5 and 6 duties:

• Retrieves and compiles data as required for resource management reports, interpretive exhibits, etc.
• Provides leadership to field crews by assigning tasks and monitoring the status of those assignments.
• Prepares specimens for specialized analysis to be sent to dating and other laboratories. Identifies, labels and packages artifacts for curation.

At Capitol Reef and Glacier National Park, selectees will assist with a variety of cultural resource projects, including archeological surveys and site documentation, condition assessments and site monitoring, maintaining related site records and databases including Cultural Resources Inventory System (CRIS) and GIS database management.

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