Student Trainee (Archeology Technician)
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Park Service
HOPEWELL CULTURE NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK
Summary
Overview
Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
01/20/2023 to 01/27/2023
This job will close when we have received 100 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
Salary
$18.80 – $18.80 per hour
Pay scale & grade
GS 5
Location
4 vacancies in the following location:
Chillicothe, OH
4 vacancies
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Internships –
Work schedule
Full-time –
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
0199 Social Science Student Trainee
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Credentialing
Announcement number
MW-1544-HOCU-23-11799975-PA
Control number
700475000
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Requirements
How you will be evaluated
Required documents
How to Apply
Summary
These positions are located at Hopewell Culture National Historical Park. If you have questions regarding the AREA or the DUTIES of these positions, please contact Supervisor Bret Ruby at bret_ruby@nps.gov or 740-774-1126.
Open to the first 100 applicants or until 01/27/2023. Applications submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) closing day will receive consideration.
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Students
Current students enrolled in accredited educational institutions from high school to graduate level. Includes internships, pathways and other student programs.
Clarification from the agency
Students eligible to apply must be accepted for enrollment or enrolled in a degree or certificate seeking program, attending at least half-time and in good standing (minimum overall Grade Point Average of 2.0). Enrollment must be with an accredited educational institution or state-approved home school.
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Duties
Major Duties:
Incumbent will participate in basic archeological field surveys by walking over the landscape and searching for archeological features and artifacts. Records data and prepares survey records such as site maps, photographs, field notes, etc. Conducts limited supervised excavation and testing of sites, including the careful recovery of sample materials. Processes specimens recovered in the field and prepares specimens to be sent to dating laboratories. Identifies, labels, and packages artifacts for curation. Maintains field equipment and supplies. Maintains related databases, forms, maps, and files. Performs data entry into GIS systems, databases, spreadsheets and archival records.
Works cooperatively in a team environment. Field work is performed outdoors with exposure to heat, sun, insects, allergens, and other hazards. Work requires physical exertions such as bending, crouching, stooping, and lifting.
Area Information:
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park is located 2 miles north of the town of Chillicothe, Ohio on State Highway 104. Hopewell Culture is 50 miles south of Columbus, Ohio.
The park’s location at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains has a moderate climate with seasonal weather. Summers are generally hot and humid with occasional thunderstorms. Daytime temperatures in the summer average between 80 to 90 degrees F. Winters are cold with occasional, moderate accumulations of snow generally less than six inches. Daytime temperatures in the winter average between 30 to 40 degrees F.
Chillicothe (population 22,000) provides K-12 schools, a branch campus of the Ohio University, a regional hospital, and a variety of stores, restaurants, motels, and banks. Columbus provides all modern amenities, collegiate opportunities, and cultural features of a major metropolitan area. Park housing is not available.
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