Archeology Technician

This Archeology Technician position is with Forest Service (Department of Agriculture) in Mesa, AZ. This position is located within a National Forest. The incumbent is responsible for providing technical support to the heritage resources staff. Key duties: • Conducts inventories of Forest cultural resources in areas of proposed Forest Service projects. • Researches 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 artifact 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: In order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management's General Schedule Qualification Standards. Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education. Provide course descriptions as necessary. GS-05: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-04 level; OR successful completion of a 4-year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor's degree with course work directly related to the position. OR a combination of education and experience listed above. Examples of specialized experience include: Assisted in computing, compiling, and presenting archeological information in site records and/or reports using designated, well-established guidelines. Assisted in processing and cataloging recovered archaeological artifacts and related materials. Used a compass, topographical maps, and/or GPS unit to find boundaries of archeological survey areas and for recording archeological survey areas and for recording archaeological sites. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. To receive consideration for this position, you must provide updated required documents and meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. View the full announcement and apply on USAJOBS.gov.