, founded at the University of Nevada, Reno in 1998, is a mission-driven non-profit organization headquartered in the eastern foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. GBI has been a leader in the conservation stewardship field for over two and half decades, supporting thousands of individuals pursuing a career in public land management or advancing their academic standing. In partnership with Devils Postpile National Monument (DEPO), GBI seeks an Archaeology crew.?
The NPS is responsible for protecting and managing over 420 individual “units”, including 63 National Parks, 74 National Historic Sites, and other designated areas such as battlefields, monuments, nature preserves, and more.
The project will begin in June conducting background research and developing the technical approach for the project. Once the park opens, the crew will serve as the on-site park archeologist.?Duties include conducting archeological site assessments, drafting determinations of eligibility, supervising others in the field and lab, and providing archeological site monitoring as needed to accomplish project goals.?
Additional Duties:?
- Research and compile information on history of work and content of known sites within DEPO.
- Work closely with DEPO superintendent, YOSE CR staff, and other NPS staff as needed. Support the superintendent’s consultation with traditionally associated tribes during all phases of the project, providing opportunities as appropriate for project input, participation, and guidance from interested tribal members.
- Develop and implement a work?plan for archeological evaluation of approximately ten (10) archeological sites known at the park, supervising others in the field and?lab work needed to accomplish goals.
- Develop information to make Determinations of Eligibility under the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) for each site and for the archaeological landscape.
- Construct a technical report needed to document work performed, analysis of data collected, and support arguments of significance as appropriate. Follow standards for archeology as per the State of California and NPS-28. Work in this project will provide experience needed to meet qualifications under the Secretary of Interior’s Standards for Archeology.
During the off-season (typically November-June), this position will focus on report writing and collections management.? Most off-season work may be done remotely from an off-site location, but travel to curation facilities or to the park offices may be required during the off-season to fulfill project goals and park needs.
The necessary skills are as follows:
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Good communication abilities, both written and oral.
- An interest in cultural history and/or archeology and the management of information pertaining to these fields.
- Database management and/or GIS knowledge and experience.
- Cultural history research and writing skills.
- Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and complete archeological research (through to reporting)
The NPS will collaborate with Great Basin Institute in the hiring process to assist in determining the best candidates.?
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