The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the National Park Service is recruiting one (1) Archaeologist to complete Section 106 cultural resource surveys, site recording and monitoring.

Primary archaeology field duties will include:

- Assist and sometimes lead an archaeology crew to conduct and complete field surveys to document, assess and characterize the status of cultural resources in the project area;
- Monitor existing sites and complete site updates and condition assessments;
- Technical report writing (i.e. archaeological clearance reports, Section 110 reports, and other cultural resource related reports such as Historic Resource Studies);
- Prepare Nevada site records, GIS maps, and photographic records; and
- Lead and collaborate with agency personnel and all other crew members to support field safety, communication, planning, logistics, data management, quality assurance, field implementation, and reporting deliverables.

Compensation & Benefits:

- Wage: $25.89/hour Full time, 40 hours per week.
- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance premiums 100% paid by GBI through Cigna Insurance. Available on the first day of the month following the start of employment.
- Paid Federal Holidays off
- Personal Leave Time accrued at 4 hours per 80 hours pay period

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in anthropology, archaeology or related discipline (including relevant field methods training coursework and/or an accredited archaeological field school);
- Two years of fieldwork experience including archaeological survey, site recording, monitoring, GPS data collection, and associated reporting;
- Ability to recognize and record prehistoric and historic artifacts and features;
- Possess a clean, valid, state-issued driver’s license with the ability to safely operate and maintain a 4WD vehicle on and off paved roads;
- Strong organizational skills and ability to work cooperatively as well as independently;
- Strong written and oral communication skills with diverse audiences;
- Ability to work effectively in a team setting with NPS staff, GBI staff, academic, state, and federal partners; and
- Ability to work safely and productively in remote field settings under adverse conditions.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree in anthropology, archaeology or related discipline and at least one year of field leadership experience;