[ShovelBums.Org] [update] EMERGENCY HIRE ARCHAEOLOGICAL TECHNICIANS - BLM NEVADA ELKO DISTRICT

EMERGENCY HIRE ARCHAEOLOGICAL TECHNICIANS  - BLM NEVADA ELKO DISTRICT

In response to abnormally late season fires the BLM Nevada Elko District seeks to hire up to 8 archaeological technicians (GS-5/7). All applicants must meet Department of Interior Office of Personnel Management (OPM) standards for job series 0193 (Archaeologist) and the grade (GS-5 or GS-7) for which they are applying. Please submit vita and three references (include contact phone number and email addresses for references) to jill_jensen@blm.gov jill_jensen - at - blm.gov by COB 10-31-2011.

Field work must be completed within a 30 day window, therefore:

*  the applicants should be in good physical condition and capable of walking 10-15 miles per day over rough terrain carrying a pack containing items needed for performance of field work and personal subsistence and comfort (approximately 20 pounds total)

*  camping on-project may be requiredâ•œapplicants should anticipate camping in tents (equipment and per diem will be provided)

*  overtime will be requiredâ•œapplicants should anticipate 12 hour work days with a ╲10 day on/4 day off╡ schedule

Applicants should be aware of the following field conditions:

*  The Elko District is considered ╲high desert╡, days can be quite warm and nights quite cold (e.g. typical forecast for this week is a high of 60 and a low of 25)

*  The project area consists of severely burned areas. Dust storms and sooty conditions are prevalent, and severe dust storms commonly result in zero visibility

Compensation details:

*  GS -5 wages: $15.00/hr (regular); $22.50/hr (overtime)

*  GS-7 wages: $18.59/hr (regular); $27.89/hr(overtime)

Per diem details:

*  Per diem not provided if basing out of Elko

*  Per diem not provided on days off

*  Government housing may be available

*  Camping per diem rate: $34 

*  Hotel per diem rate: $77 lodging, $46 M&E (M&E pro-rated for first and last days)

Duration of Position:

These positions are expected to last approximately 30 days (between November 7th and November 30th, 2011), but may be extended up to an additional 30 days (60 days total).

For questions or further information please contact: Jill Jensen at 775-753-0378 or jill_jensen@blm.gov jill_jensen - at - blm.gov