Archaeology Member- Bryce Canyon National Park

Archaeology Member- Bryce Canyon National Park

Summary American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with [agency or partner name], is seeking One Member to contribute to archaeology projects alongside NPS Staff.

For more information about ACE, please visit: www.usaconservation.org.

Start Date: September 11, 2023 Estimated End Date: December 30, 2024 *a [8-week] minimum commitment is required *

Location Details/Description: Bryce Canyon National Park. For more information about the park, please visit

https://www.nps.gov/brca/index.htm.

Position Overview: This individual placement is meant to facilitate professional development and promotes

exposure to land management agencies and networking with professionals. This could

include gaining experience in different conservation fields and shadowing different work

groups.

Primary Duties: Assess, monitor, and update the dendroglyph sites located within the park. Member will relocate existing sites through existing records data and prepare data sheets to resurvey these sites, references used include site maps, photographs, analysis forms, field notes. Maintains related databases, forms, maps, and files. Enters archeological project data including site information, catalog records, field notes, site records into automated systems, appropriate forms, and archival records.

Schedule: This position is subject to the Member working from 10 to 40 hours per week. These hours can be accrued through working remotely to organize the documentation and field needs. Once that has been completed the member would be required at the park to conduct monitoring of these sites. Once the site monitoring and field needs have been completed the Member can work remotely to finish the project.

Position Benefits

Living Allowance: The ACE Member is expected to contribute 10 to 40 hours/week and will receive a living allowance of up to $900 for every 40 hours worked to offset the costs of food and incidental expenses, dispersed bi-weekly.

Public Land Corps Hiring Authority: Members serving under this agreement may be eligible for a federal hiring authority upon completion of their term of service. PLC projects also include specific eligibility requirements such as age and citizenship. Please contact ACE staff with questions about eligibility, or view general information online https://www.usaconservation.org/epic/#eligibility-requirements.

Housing: ACE members will be responsible for providing their own housing while working remote. While the Member is conducting on site monitoring within the park housing will be at the expense of the ACE EPIC Member.

Provided Training/Orientation: ACE members will receive position specific training and an orientation outlining ACE policies and procedures, clear guidance on prohibited activities, and networks for support.

Qualifications

Required:

• Members must be a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident, as required by U.S. government contracts
• Willing and able to represent ACE and the partner organization in a professional, positive, and enthusiastic manner.
• Ability to be both self-directed/work alone, and be a positive, contributing member of a group.
• A valid driver's license and an insurable driving record (documentation to be provided upon request).
• Willing to undergo and must pass the required two-part criminal history check
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• ACE Members will need to complete bi-weekly timesheets, beginning of term feedback forms, end of term evaluations and for longer terms, a mid-term evaluation.
• Member may not participate in any prohibited activities as listed in the Member Service Agreement
• To learn more about eligibility requirements, please visit our website https://www.usaconservation.org/epic/#eligibility-requirements.

Preferred:

• Competitive applicants for this position can hold or be pursuing a BA, BS, or Master's degree in Anthropology/Archaeology.
• Knowledge of Southern Utah Archaeology.
• Physical Demands, Work Environment and Working Conditions:
• Physical Demands: Requires While retrieving or entering project data the Member will frequent sit or stand at a desk or table, while conducting project site monitoring the Member will be required to walk and hike in steep wooded areas of the park. Some areas can be remote and require several hours to get to the specific location.
• Environmental: Both outdoor and indoor conditions will be encountered. Work outdoors, environment conditions can change frequently, working under adverse weather conditions and in various climates. Indoor conditions typical office environment.

Environmental Conditions/Hazards: The ACE member may encounter environmental conditions/hazards including extreme heat or cold, rocky terrain, swamp or wetland conditions, biting insects, and potentially dangerous wildlife. The member is expected to conduct duties in a safe and orderly manner so as not to endanger self, fellow staff/members or resources.

Vehicle and Equipment Use/Safety: While conducting on site tasks all required equipment including a vehicle will be provided by Bryce Canyon NPS. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE), typically provided by the NPS will be mandatory for any activity that requires it. Strict adherence to NPS and ACE equipment training, certification and safety protocols is required.

To Apply: Please submit your resume, a cover letter demonstrating your interest and experience, and contact information for three professional/academic references to the online application page for this position here: https://usaconservation.applicantpool.com/jobs/. Early consideration will be given as resumes are received. This position may close at any time. If you have any questions regarding this position please feel free to contact Western Program Manager, Deanna Stark at 719-822-8178 or dstark@usaconservation.org. EEO: American Conservation Experience provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, American Conservation Experience complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

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