The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the USFS, is recruiting Senior Archaeology Crew Leads to complete Section 106 cultural resource project planning, surveys, site recording, and monitoring for various projects within the Eldorado National Forest at three Ranger District locations, including Amador, Georgetown, and Placerville, and one position within the Sequoia National Forest. These projects all serve the Cultural Resources program’s greater mission of helping the USFS in their critical goal of improving forest resilience in the face of worsening climate conditions and increased wildfire threats. The work that you will do directly protects sensitive cultural resources, helping ensure the stories they tell are preserved for generations to come.

The Senior Archaeology Crew Lead position provides professional development and leadership opportunities in cultural resource management including increased exposure and responsibility enacting USFS processes, procedures, and compliance measures; reporting and data entry/quality assurance and control; and increased technical and project planning experience. The Senior Archaeology Lead will also act as liaison between USFS staff and archaeology crews in the field and will serve in a hybrid role that splits time between field and office duties. Expanded opportunities and exposure to additional disciplines (e.g., forestry, wildlife, hydrology, etc.) and projects may exist. These positions will serve USFS vegetation management and fuels reduction efforts, supporting initiatives for healthy, productive, and resilient forest landscapes and resources.

• Wage: $38/hour with overtime at 1.5x hourly rate. Full time, 40 hours per week
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance paid 100% by GBI. Available on the first day of the month following the start of employment.
• Shared housing provided through Airbnb or USFS barracks, saving you ~$1000/month!
• Camping Per Diem: $15/night.
• Uniform Stipend: $150.

Additional information about these positions and information about how to apply can be found by following the link below:

https://www.vscyberhosting.com/greatbasin/Careers.aspx?groupvalue=CR&groupby=OLEVEL5&groupby2=&firstgroup=&type=DRAWSINGLEGROUPLIST