| ARCHAEOLOGY CREW LEAD-LASSEN NF (EAGLE LAKE RANGER DISTRICT) Job Code :2021-RAP-040 Location: Susanville State: California Program: Research Associate Program Contract Length: 5 Months |
Job Description: |
| Description:The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the USFS is recruiting one Archaeology Crew Lead to complete Section 106cultural resource surveys, site recording and monitoring for the Harvey Project within Eagle Lake Ranger District on the Lassen National Forest. This work provides professional development and leadership opportunities in cultural resource management including increased exposure and responsibility enacting USFS processes, procedures, and compliance measures; assisting in reporting and data entry/quality assurance and control; and increased technical experience.Expanded opportunities and exposure to additional disciplines (e.g. forestry, wildlife, hydrology, etc.) and projects may exist. These positions will serve USFS fuels reduction efforts, supporting initiatives for healthy, productive, and resilient forest landscapes and resources.Archaeology Crew Leads will perform a variety of activities to support all stages of project work. Leads will be responsible for crew safety and oversight, provide or assist in training, and converse with agency and GBI staff as needed. Crew size will be four people. Primary archaeology field duties will include: – Lead archaeology crew to conduct and complete field surveys to document, assess and characterize the status of new cultural resources; – Monitor existing sites and complete site updates and condition assessments; – Prepare California DPR site records, GIS maps, and photographic records in addition to inputting data to the USFS heritage database – Lead and collaborate with agency personnel and all other crew members to support field safety, communication, planning, logistics, quality assurance, field implementation, and reporting efforts.This physically demanding work, often in remote locations, will provide the Archaeology Crew Lead with rewarding exposure to some of California’s backcountry forested landscapes. These positions require extensive hiking in steep terrain at high altitudes(5,000-9,000 ft.) with heavy packs on a daily basis, possibly during extreme or inclement weather conditions such as heat, snow or rain. Work schedules, generally four 10-hour days with 3 days off each week, are subject to change depending on weather and project needs. Camping near a work site for several days may be required to meet project objectives. |
Contract Timeline: |
| Timeline: ASAP – November 2022 Full time, minimum 40 hours per week |
Location: |
| Location Descriptions: Northern California provides many opportunities for recreation and travel. Lassen National Forest is a total of 1.2 million acres or 1,875 square miles. The Forest lies at the heart of one of the most fascinating areas of California, called the Crossroads. Here the granite of the Sierra Nevada, the lava of the Cascades and the Modoc Plateau, and the sagebrush of the Great Basin meet and blend. It is an area of great variety, greeting visitors and residents alike with a wide array of recreational opportunities and adventures. Fishing, hunting, camping, hiking, bicycling, boating, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, and just exploring and learning about nature are among the many popular pastimes. Within the Lassen National Forest, you can explore a lava tube or the land of Ishi, the last survivor of the Yahi Yana Native American tribe; watch pronghorn antelope glide across sage flats or an osprey snatch fish from lake waters; drive four-wheel trails into high granite country appointed with sapphire lakes or discover spring wildflowers on foot. |
Compensation and Benefits: |
| Compensation: Wage: $26/hour with overtime at 1.5x hourly rate Camping Per Diem: $15/night as necessary Health Insurance: The Great Basin Institute will cover 100% of the premium for Health, Dental and Vision Insurance for each Crew Lead effective on the first day of the month following the start of their employment. Great Housing provided |
Job Qualifications: |
| Qualifications:Required Qualifications – Bachelor’s degree in anthropology, archaeology or related discipline (including relevant field methods training coursework and/oran accredited archaeological field school); -Two years of fieldwork experience including archaeological survey, site recording, monitoring, GPS data collection, and associated reporting; -Ability to recognize and record prehistoric and historic artifacts, features, and architecture; -Possess a clean, valid, state-issued driver’s license with the ability to safely operate and maintain a 4WD vehicle on and off paved roads; -Strong organizational skills and ability to work cooperatively as well as independently; – Strong written and oral communication skills with diverse audiences; – Ability to work effectively in a team setting with USFS staff, GBI staff, interns, volunteers, academic, state, and federal partners; -Ability to work safely and productively in remote field settings under adverse conditions. This includes the possibility of overnight camping in remote areas for consecutive nights.Preferred Qualifications – Master’s degree in anthropology, archaeology or related discipline and at least one year of field leadership experience; – Completion of an accredited archaeological field school; – At least six months of field leadership experience in California, the Sierras,and/or the Great Basin; – Familiarity with Section 106/110 NHPA and California and/or Nevada SHPO compliance procedures; -Knowledge of cultural resource management issues in the Western United States; – Familiarity with cultural history and forested habitat of the Sierra Nevada region; -Proficiency in navigating using a GPS, topographic map and compass; – Ability to exercise quality control in data collection and management; -Advanced skill using specialized software such as Microsoft Office Suite, ArcMap GIS,and Google Earth. |
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