Archeology Technician
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
Open & closing dates
06/10/2021 to 06/16/2021
Service
Competitive
Pay scale & grade
GS 7
Salary
$43,683 to $43,683 per year
Appointment type
Term – NTE 13 Months
Work schedule
Full-time
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Locations
1 vacancy in the following locations:
Dickinson, ND
Watford City, ND
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Telework eligible
No
This job is open to
The public
U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Announcement number
21-R1SVGAOA-11124853-DT-LS
Control number
604078900
This is a term appointment with an initial duration of 13 months. Extensions are possible up to four years.
This position is located on the Northern Region, Dakota Prairie Grasslands, on either the McKenzie or Medora Ranger District, and is responsible for providing technical support to the heritage resources staff as part of the Great American Outdoors Act initiative.
For additional information about the duties of this position, please contact Andrea Kruse at andrea.kruse@usda.gov.
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Responsibilities
Analyze archeological data in preparing reports.
Compile and report information about the nature and extent of known cultural resources.
Adapt ground search strategies as determined by specific project requirements i.e., terrain, vegetation cover, and time frames.
Ensure that archeology work assignments are carried out in safe, timely manner according to established standards and procedures.
Apply scientific methods to survey parcels of land to determine likely sites of archeological interest and prepare Cultural Resource Inventory reports and site forms.
Travel Required
75% or less – Overnight travel will be required throughout western North Dakota and eastern Montana.
Supervisory status
No
Promotion Potential
None
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