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Enrollee will serve as an archaeologist. Projects will be conducted on an ?as-needed? basis in response to technical assistance requests from individual parks or the regional archaeology program.

• Critically evaluates the results of high-profile archaeological research in national parks. Authors publishable reports, ?White Papers,? or similar documents summarizing results. Advises and makes recommendations to parks and regional programs on archaeological issues, projects, interpretation and education.   45%
• Provides significant coordination to all phases of archaeological projects, including inventories (often called surveys), test excavations, or small scale data recovery projects; authors and/or edits research designs and technical completion reports of those projects. May conduct archaeological research on museum collections.   45%
• Develops research designs and other planning documents for archeological inventory/survey and excavation projects. Enters relevant information into appropriate state archaeological or cultural resources databases (such as Compass in Colorado and NMCRIS in New Mexico).   5%
• Mentors new and existing archaeology professionals.   5%

• Required Certifications: Meets the Secretary of Interior?s Professional Qualifications for Archaeology.
• Overnight travel: Overnight travel will be infrequent, but archaeological work in some parks may be remote and will require overnight stays. Anticipated overnight travel is two nights per month.
• Air travel anticipated: Travel by air will be infrequent, perhaps only once per year.
• Health and Safety Considerations: Review of and adherence to NPS Job Hazard Assessments related to specific archaeological activities will be required. Guidance and training will also be provided on-site to ensure that enrollee is fully aware of health and safety considerations (every site is different and will involve different safety precautions and equipment). PPE will be provided, where necessary.
• Required Safety Gear: PPE may include, but is not limited to hard hats, face masks, gloves, safety glasses, fall protection, ear plugs, safety vest, and other gear necessary to ensure that the enrollee is prepared to work in varied environments.
• Physical requirements: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Ability to work in varied and extreme environments and climates; hike or walk in rugged terrain, and work in confined spaces. May require heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs).