[ShovelBums.Org] No longer accepting applications: 1- Archaeological Technician, Nevada, AmeriCorps

--- In ShovelBums@yahoogroups.com, Bridget Walden <bwalden@...> wrote:
>
> Archaeological Technician
>
> Description:
> Working cooperatively with the National Park Service's Lake Mead National
> Recreation Area (LAKE) and Parashant National Monument (PARA), the Great
> Basin Institute is recruiting an Archaeological Technician to join our
> AmeriCorps program and assist NPS archaeology staff with archaeological
> field work, lab analysis, and data processing throughout the Parks. Field
> work includes surveying for cultural resources, recording and documenting
> cultural resources, and testing and excavation of archaeological sites. Lab
> analysis and data processing duties include analysis and cataloging of
> artifacts, updating of databases, and filling out site forms in support of
> SHPO and NHPA reporting requirements. Completing archaeological surveys in
> the southwest requires the physical endurance to walk over a variety of
> terrains and in a variety of weather conditions, including extreme heat.
> Overnight camping for several days at a time in remote areas is required.
>
> Compensation:
> o    Living Allowance: $23,520
> o    AmeriCorps Education Award*: $5,350
> o    Student loan forbearance and interest accrual payment**
> o    Medical and dental benefits
> o    Field per diem while camping
>
>
> Timeline:
> o    September 01, 2010 – August 31, 2011
> o    Full time, 40+ hours per week with some weekend work required
>
>
> Location:
> o    Lake Mead NRA and Parashant National Monument encompass over 1.5
> million acres in southeastern Nevada and northwestern Arizona
>
>
> Qualifications:
> Required:
> o    Educational and field experiences related to archaeology, anthropology,
> or indigenous peoples studies;
> o    Ability to work in harsh and rapidly changing environments, camp in the
> backcountry for consecutive days, work in all types of weather conditions,
> traverse uneven terrain, and be in overall good physical condition;
> o    Ability to work productively and cooperatively as part of a team to
> accomplish mutual goals and communicate effectively with a diverse public;
> o    Posses a valid, state-issued driver's license and clean driving record;
> and
> o    Meet AmeriCorps eligibility requirements: (1) U.S. citizenship or legal
> resident alien status, (2) eligible to receive an AmeriCorps Education Award
> (limit of two in a lifetime, regardless of award amount), and (3) pass
> National Sex Offender Public Registry (NSOPR) and federal criminal
> background checks.
>
> Helpful but not required:
> o    Knowledge of historic and/or prehistoric history and artifacts of the
> Mojave desert regions of the southwest;
> o    Read and interpret topographical maps and navigate using a compass;
> o    Experience operating hand-held GPS equipment for navigation and
> electronic field data collection;
> o    Experience driving 4WD vehicles on paved and un-paved roads;
> o    Posses good organizational skills and be detail oriented; and
> o    Experience working in the desert southwest, or similar desert climates.
>
>
> How to Apply:
> Qualified and interested applicants should forward a cover letter, their
> résumé, and a list of three professional references to Bridget Walden, at

>
> This program is available to all, without regard to race, color, national
> origin, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or
> religion. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
>