Archeological Technician
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Park Service
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Open & closing dates
04/23/2021 to 05/03/2021
This job will close when we have received 50 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
Service
Competitive
Pay scale & grade
GS 7
Salary
$43,683 to $56,790 per year
Appointment type
Multiple Appointment Types
Work schedule
Full-time
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Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Gatlinburg, TN
1 vacancy
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Telework eligible
No
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This job is open to
Recent graduates
Individuals who have graduated from an accredited educational institute or certificate program within the last 2 years or 6 years for Veterans.
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Recent Graduates
Announcement number
SE-1630-GRSM-21-11073563-DE
Control number
599393700
Great Smoky Mountains National Park located in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, in the Southeast Division.
Open to the first 100 applicants or 05/03/2021whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.
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Responsibilities
The primary duties of this job include serving as a Project Lead for archeological projects associated with compliance with Sections 110 and 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act Act (54 U.S.C. 300101 et seq.) in national park units across the southeastern United States and the Caribbean. Incumbent will also assist in the excavation of archeological resources in the parks, and sometimes provide technical assistance rendered to other non-NPS partners. Additional fieldwork includes locating and recording sites, creating and maintaining essential field documentation, collection of archeological and environmental data, and collecting and processing spatial and geophysical data, especially as they pertain to prehistoric and historic sites in the Southeast and Caribbean. Laboratory work includes processing and analysis of artifacts, spatial data, and field data, database entry, and cataloging. Duties also include the production of summary and trip reports, field catalogs and inventories of archeological data, maps, drawings, and figures for reports, and the completion of Cultural Site Inventory forms. Selectee may also be asked to provide general assistance in a variety of areas related to other federal preservation laws and policy.
Travel Required
25% or less – You may be expected to travel for this position.
Supervisory status
No
Promotion Potential
None
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