- Agency
- Environment for the Americas
- Location
- South Jordan, UT.
- Job Category
- Internships
- Salary
- $650 per week + $1000 monthly for housing
- Start Date
- 06/12/2023
- Last Date to Apply
- 03/24/2023
- Website
- https://environmentamericas.org/job/archeology-technician-onsite-hybrid-uinta-wasatch-cache-national-forest-south-jordan-ut/
- Description
- Conducts inventories of Forest cultural resources in areas of proposed Forest Service projects. Research reference materials such as State and National register files, historic documents, archeological reports, maps and aerial photos, and interviews source individuals concerning project areas. Performs on-the-ground area surveys for surface and subsurface evidence of historic and prehistoric archeological remains. Identifies and records historic and prehistoric cultural resource sites. Performs a variety of computations and assessments of standard archeological data, such as entering archeological artifacts and projects data in appropriate forms and databases. Produces site and survey maps. Transfers GPS data to a GIS Arc View program loaded in a computer to create a map. Conducts cultural resource surveys of areas designated for various projects. Records sites and monitors affected sites during these project activities. Ensures that archeology work assignments are carried out in safe, timely manner according to established standards and procedures. Reviews work in progress to see that standards for pre-field research, survey design, site recording, graphics, and final report are being met. Advises other employees on methods of cultural resource inventory and provides written instructions, research materials and supplies to all involved in planning and operation of natural resource activities. May serve as a crew work leader.
- Qualifications
- Knowledge of established methods and techniques for archeological field survey, recording historic and prehistoric cultural resources, and testing archeological sites. Ability to perform library and archival research and oral interviewing to locate and obtain information. Practical knowledge of the local geography, archeology, ethnography and history of the area within and adjacent to the Forest. Knowledge of technical report writing to prepare reports. Skill using compass, aerial photos, topographic maps and GPS units to locate sites and survey areas. Knowledge of accepted safety practices to prevent injury or loss of life.
- Contact Person
- Vincent Jones
