Job opening: Archeological Technician
Salary: $18 - 29 per hour
Published at: Nov 27 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
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Two positions are located in Monticello, Utah.
One position is located in Salt Lake City, Utah.
One position is located in Vernal, Utah.
We expect to fill few vacancies.
Duties
This position serves as a seasonal Archeological Technician for the Canyon Country, Green River, or West Desert District.
Assist with on-the ground field studies.
Prepare description of artifacts found.
Identify and package artifacts to be removed from the site.
Prepare information such as reports, maps, and photographs.
Participate in cultural resource inventories to identify cultural, historic and/or paleontological resources.
Plan and carry out non-complex cultural resource field inventories.
Determine inventory methods to use, identify area to be inventoried and schedule inventory.
Compile, summarize, and interpret data obtained during inventories.
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- Be sure to read the 'How to Apply' and 'Required Documents' Sections.
- You cannot hold an active real estate license: nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Lands.
- Direct Deposit Required.
- Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination.
- Your resume must contain enough information to show that you meet the qualification requirements as defined in the announcement. In addition, your responses to the questions must adequately reflect in your resume.
Qualifications
In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirements - please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience.
To qualify at the GS-05 level you must meet the following:
Specialized Experience: To qualify at the GS-05 level you must meet the following:
Specialized Experience: Applicants must possess (1) one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-04 level equivalent in difficulty and complexity. Examples of specialized experience include: assisting in gathering cultural site inventory; preparing reports, maps, and photographs for submission to team members; assembling site data in a logical sequence for review; assisting in monitoring cultural resources.
OR Education: To qualify based on education you must have completed a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with courses related to archeology.
OR Combination of Education and Experience: Applicants may also use an equivalent combination of the type and level of experience and education described above. Transcripts must be provided with your application packet.
To qualify at the GS-06 level you must meet the following:
Specialized Experience: Applicants must possess (1) one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 level equivalent in difficulty and complexity. Examples of specialized experience include: working with a professional archeologist, planning and carrying out field studies to identify cultural, historic and/or paleontological resources and writing reports based on findings; and applying and adapting a wide range of established data analysis methods to fit a variety of circumstances.
OR Education: To qualify based on education you must have completed (1) one full year of graduate study directly related to the work of the position.
OR Combination of Education and Experience: Applicants may also use an equivalent combination of the type and level of experience and education described above. Transcripts must be provided with your application packet.
To qualify at the GS-07 level you must meet the following:
Specialized Experience: Applicants must possess (1) one year of specialized work experience at or equivalent to GS-06 level equivalent in difficulty and complexity. Examples of specialized experience include: conducting archaeological field surveys; performing searches for archaeological features and artifacts and recording survey results through field notes, site maps, or photographs; and/or conducting independent excavation and testing of archaeological sites. You must include hours per week worked.
OR Education: To qualify based on education you must have completed (1) one full year of graduate education directly related to the work of the position.
OR Combination of Education and Experience: Applicants may also use an equivalent combination of the type and level of experience and education described above. Transcripts must be provided with your application packet.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
Physical Demands: Work requires some physical exertion such as bending and walking in terrain that is rough, rocky, mountainous and densely vegetated. Required to lift and carry equipment necessary to efficiently perform the work of the position, and to provide for personal comfort and safety. This can include tools, personal protective equipment, food and water for extended periods of work away from vehicles sometimes in remote locations.
Work Environment: Office work is performed in an adequately lighted, ventilated, cooled and heated area. During fieldwork is subject to cuts and bruises, extreme and adverse weather conditions, and injuries and discomforts from pests and animals. Employee will adhere to all safety rules and regulations.
Education
Applicants may qualify for these positions based on experience, education, or an equivalent combination as described in the Qualifications section of this announcement.
Graduate education or an internship meets the specialized experience required above GS-5 only in those instances where it is directly related to the work of the position. One full year of graduate education meets the requirements for GS-7.
If using education to qualify, you must submit copies of all transcripts or a list of college courses that include hours and grades from an accredited U.S. college/university. See Required Documents section for more information.
Contacts
- Address BLM Utah State Office
BLM Utah State Office, UT-953
400 West 200 South
Suite 500
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
US
- Name: BLM Utah HR Recruitment Team
- Email: [email protected]