Heritage Resources Technician: Field & Lab Support

United-States-Forest-Service; Alaska; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Forest Service within a National Forest is seeking technical support for heritage resources staff. The role focuses on compiling and presenting archaeological information, processing artifacts, and maintaining accurate site records. Experience with field GIS tools is valued.

You must meet qualification requirements by the closing date; transcripts may be required for education-based qualifications. Volunteer experience is counted toward qualifying experience.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience at GS-04 level or equivalent.
• Or a 4-year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor's degree with related coursework.
• Or a combination of education and experience as listed above.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to heritage resources staff.
• Assist in computing, compiling, and presenting archaeological information in site records/reports.
• Assist in processing and cataloging recovered archaeological artifacts and related materials.
• Use compass, topographic maps, and GPS to locate and record survey areas and archaeological sites.

Skills

Archaeology knowledge

Site records experience

Communication of findings

Education

Bachelor’s degree with related coursework

Tools

Compass

Topographic maps

GPS

Job description

United States Forest Service within a National Forest is seeking technical support for heritage resources staff. The role focuses on compiling and presenting archaeological information, processing artifacts, and maintaining accurate site records. Experience with field GIS tools is valued.

You must meet qualification requirements by the closing date; transcripts may be required for education-based qualifications. Volunteer experience is counted toward qualifying experience.