What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sequoia National Forest Conservationist position at GREAT BASIN INSTITUTE?
GREAT BASIN INSTITUTE is seeking a motivated and experienced professional to join our team as an Archaeology Crew Lead. This position offers a chance to work on culturally significant projects in the Sequoia National Forest, collaborating with USFS staff, academic institutions, and other partners.
Job Description
The Archaeology Crew Lead will be responsible for leading a team of 2-6 people in conducting field surveys, site recording, and monitoring for various projects within the Sequoia National Forest. The successful candidate will have a strong background in archaeology, excellent leadership skills, and experience working in remote field settings.
Responsibilities
- Lead and collaborate with agency personnel and crew members to support field safety, communication, planning, logistics, quality assurance, field implementation, and reporting efforts.
- Prepare California DPR site records, GIS maps, and photographic records, as well as inputting data to the USFS heritage database.
- Perform literature reviews and project background research.
- Assist with Section 106 and Section 110 reporting, including drafting project maps.
Requirements
To be considered for this position, candidates must have:
- Bachelor's degree in anthropology, archaeology or related discipline, including relevant field methods training coursework.
- At least two years of field leadership experience.
- Previous work experience in the Sierra Nevada region and/or the Great Basin.
- Knowledge of cultural resource management issues in the Western United States.
- Advanced skill using specialized software such as Microsoft Office Suite, ArcPro GIS, and Google Earth.
