Cultural Resources Technician - Tyndall Air Force Base, FL

Towson; Tyndall Air Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A military environmental management organization seeks a Cultural Resources Technician for a seasonal role at Tyndall Air Force Base, FL. This full-time position involves data management, archaeological assessments, and compliance documentation. Candidates should be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in fields such as archaeology or history. The role requires field data collection, research skills, and familiarity with GPS and GIS tools. Unique training opportunities available on cultural resources projects in a military setting.

Qualifications

• Pursuing at least a sophomore standing in relevant academic field.
• 3 months to 3 years of related experience, including internships or coursework.
• Familiarity with NHPA and Section 106 compliance.

Responsibilities

• Organize and enter survey data into CRM database systems.
• Conduct archaeological inventories and assessments.
• Support the CRM Program in correspondence and documentation.

Skills

Basic field data collection skills

Research skills

Communication skills

Education

Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in archaeology, history, anthropology, historic preservation, or related field

Tools

GPS equipment

GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS Pro)

Job description

Cultural Resources Technician - Tyndall Air Force Base, FL

One Cultural Resources Technician (Seasonal Worker, Full-time, 40 hours/week) position is available with the Colorado State University (CSU) Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML). This position will provide entry-level training and experience on a range of cultural resources projects supporting the Cultural Resources Management (CRM) program at Tyndall Air Force Base, FL.

This position is not-to-exceed 195 working days.

Potential work activities may include but are not limited to the tasks below:

• Organize and enter survey data into CRM database systems
• Support the CRM Program in composing consultation letters to the Florida Division of Historical Resources and tribes
• Review undertakings for applicability under Sections 106 and 110
• Review projects and other preplanning documents for potential impacts on cultural resources
• Review reports such as survey and evaluation or Environmental Assessments for accuracy and compliance
• Assist with (bi)annual reports (Data calls to Congress)
• Support updates to Installation Plans such as ICRMP and ITRP
• Provide CRM monitoring support for projects requiring archaeological monitor

This position is onsite, and the Cultural Resources Technician must have reliable transportation to the site. The ECDP is unable to provide relocation or housing stipends.

Full Consideration Date is 23 March at 12:00am.

Position Location: Tyndall Air Force Base, FL

Tyndall AFB is a 30,000-acre United States military installation based on a peninsula along the Gulf of Mexico. Over 23,350 acres of this land is undeveloped, which provides unique opportunities for sea-to-land airspace training and operations.

Potential Field Work

• Conduct field work, which can include archaeological inventories and assessment, historic building inventories and evaluations, GPS data collection, field mapping, photography, public outreach and/or education, etc.

Administrative

• Office-based tasks can include data entry and management, public outreach, preparing site forms, writing technical reports, compliance documents, database and data management, spatial analysis, and/or preparing correspondence and other documentation.

Research

• Conduct and organize background, literature reviews, and archival research.

Conditions of Employment

• Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires).
• Must have a valid driver's license or the ability to obtain a driver's license by the employment start date.
• The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. by proposed start date; the department will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
• Must be able to pass a federal background investigation to obtain a Department of Defense Installation Access Pass. You will need to possess a Real ID or passport.
• Must be able to work long hours independently in remote, rugged field conditions under harsh weather conditions.

Supervision: None

Minimum Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s in archaeology-, history-, anthropology-, historic preservation-, or cultural resources-related field (at least a sophomore standing)
• At least 3 months and no more than 3 years of relevant experience, which may include internships, fieldwork, seasonal jobs, volunteer work, or applied coursework.
• Basic field data collection skills (e.g., Vegetation surveys, wildlife monitoring, GPS-based mapping; academic or field school experience would be beneficial).

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently enrolled or holder of a Graduate Degree in archaeology-, history-, anthropology-, historic preservation-, or cultural resources-related field.
• Familiar with the basic principles of the NHPA and Section 106 compliance.
• Experience conducting research and compiling background information.
• Experience organizing and planning historical/archival/archaeological research projects.
• Experience inventorying and assessing cultural properties.
• Prior experience photographing archaeological sites/properties or historic buildings and structures.
• Experience with cultural resources database entry (e.g., tDAR).
• Experience using GPS equipment to collect field data and/or familiarity with GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS Pro).

Required Application Documents

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