The Klamath National Forest-Goosenest Ranger District is hiring for GS 05/06/07 Archaeological Technicians.
Duties (GS 05)
- Conducts inventories of Forest cultural resources in areas of proposed Forest Service projects.
- Researches reference materials such as State and National register files, historic documents, archeological reports, maps, and aerial photos, and interviews source individuals concerning project areas.
- Performs on-the-ground area surveys for surface and subsurface evidence of historic and prehistoric archeological remains. Identifies and records historic and prehistoric cultural resource sites.
- Performs a variety of computations and assessments of standard archeological data, such as entering archeological artifact and projects data in appropriate forms and databases. Produces site and survey maps.
- Transfers GPS data to a GIS Arc View program loaded in a computer to create a map. Conducts cultural resource surveys of areas designated for various projects. Records sites and monitors affected sites during these project activities.
- Insures that archeology work assignments are carried out in safe, timely manner according to established standards, and procedures.
- Reviews work in progress to see that standards for pre-field research, survey design, site recording, graphics, and final report are being met.
- Advises other employees on methods of cultural resource inventory and provides written instructions, research materials and supplies to all involved in planning and operation of natural resource activities.
- May serve as a crew work leader.
Please note: duties vary based upon GS level
The Goosenest District Ranger Office is located in the beautiful Butte Valley, 4 miles south of Macdoel, California on State Highway 97 in Siskiyou County, California. The office is 35 miles south of Klamath Falls, Oregon and 15 miles south of Dorris, California. Most of the district staff commute from Klamath Falls. OR, Dorris, CA, Lake Shastina, CA, Weed, CA or Yreka, CA as there is little housing available in Macdoel. The total population of Butte Valley is about 2,500 and the population of Klamath County, Oregon is around 63,000. The cost of living in this area is lower than the national average making this area very appealing to potential residents and businesses.
The Goosenest Ranger District does have housing available for seasonal federal employees!
These positions are open on USAJOBS 1/12/2023-1/19/2023, below are the links to the GS05, GS06, and GS07
Please come join our team!
