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Archaeologist

National Experienced Workforce Solutions
  • Death Valley, California
  • Quick Apply
30+ days ago

Job Description

Archaeologist
ID:NPSDEVA-003-003Location:Death ValleyProgram:NPS
Wage/Hr:$65.00Hours/Week:10Minimum Age:55

The NPS Experienced Services Program is a unique partnership created to help solve the workforce issues facing government agencies. The program connects experienced workers (age 55+) to the NPS to provide scientific, technical, and administrative support.

NPS ESP positions are meant to provide temporary, project-based support. This position is currently funded for an estimate of 48 weeks.

A background security investigation may be required prior to the start date.? Only those positions with 30+ hours per week are eligible for health insurance benefits; all positions will accrue sick leave.?

The experienced workers participating in the Program are referred to as ?Enrollees? and are not employees of the NPS or NEW Solutions. NEW Solutions is the ESP non-governmental organization responsible for administrative aspects of the program, and the Enrollees work under NPS direction to assist the Agency staff in carrying out their mission.? NPS ESP Enrollees benefit from the opportunity to keep technical skills current; to access new training opportunities; to engage in gainful project-based positions; and to undertake meaningful tasks using their experience and talent to contribute to the environment, the national economy, and their own financial security.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 20 year(s) of experience in Section 106 of the NHPA OR PhD Degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, Environmental Compliance, Project Manager

  • Project management, archaeology, experience with Secretary of Interior?s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties
  • Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Teams, MS Outlook, MS SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat
Duties:

Enrollee will support Death Valley National Park on flood recovery, abandoned mine land, and park priority compliance activities related to archaeological, historical, and traditional cultural properties. Enrollee may provide compliance assistance to other parks as funded, needed, and time allows.

  • Review of NEPA and NHPA analysis and other cultural resource related reports prepared by park staff or third parties, including CalTrans and NPS contractors.   40%
  • Provide authoritative recommendations on NHPA compliance work related to mining sites and precontact sites associated with abandoned mine land work, unpaved roads, campgrounds, and related to other park projects.   20%
  • Work with park staff to develop a flood model for assessment for the purposes of planning Section 110 and 106 survey work.   20%
  • Assist with the development of a data recovery plan or Programmatic Agreement with SHPO to define areas of major cultural resources concerns related to abandoned mine land work or flood recovery work and prepare correspondence with State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO).   20%

Other:
  • Travel Requirements: 3 to 4 trips over the 30 week time frame
  • Overnight travel: Approximately 2 to 3 3-day trips
  • Air travel anticipated: 2 to 3 trips
  • Rental cars: 3 to 4 three-day trips
  • Health and Safety Considerations: Review of appropriate Job Hazard Analyses for defensive driving, field work, working on construction sites, etc. During field work Enrollee may be required to wear a half-face respirator or PAPR for hantavirus mitigation in certain areas and buildings.
  • Required Safety Gear: A fit-tested respirator or PAPR hood will be supplied to the Enrollee during field work in buildings. If the Enrollee is unable to wear a respirator or PAPR hood, there may be certain areas where the Enrollee would not be allowed to enter.
  • Physical requirements: Work is generally performed in an office setting, with occasional field work visits. Limited travel to project sites is expected. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
  • Remote work arrangements are available for this position.

NEW Solutions is committed to promoting equal opportunity and to an environment free from discrimination and harassment in any form administering Experienced Worker Programs under cooperative agreements with federal agencies. It is NEW Solutions' policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equal opportunity and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in enrolling participants in the federal programs.

Numbers & Facts

LocationDeath Valley, California

Skills

  • Administrative Skillsunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Anthropologyunmatched
  • Archaeologyunmatched
  • Car Rentalsunmatched
  • Constructionunmatched
  • Data Recoveryunmatched
  • EEO Regulationsunmatched
  • Environmental Complianceunmatched
  • Federal Governmentunmatched
  • Governmentunmatched
  • Hazard Analysisunmatched
  • Physical Demandsunmatched
  • Prepare Correspondenceunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Project/Program Managementunmatched
  • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
  • Technical Supportunmatched
  • Willing to Travelunmatched
  • Work From Homeunmatched

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