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The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the USDA Forest Service, is recruiting two (2) Archaeology Crew Leads to complete Section 106 cultural resource surveys, site recording and monitoring for impact assessment of forest health projects along the Ruby Mountains front range. Surveys support NEPA requirements for permitting of fuels reduction treatments currently under consideration in the region. The Archaeology Crew Lead will perform a variety of activities to support all phases of project work. The lead will be responsible for crew safety and oversight, provide or assist in training, and offer project coordination with agency and GBI staff. Crew size will be comprised of a team of ten (10). Primary archaeology field duties will include:
This physically demanding work, often in remote locations, will provide the Archaeology Crew Lead with rewarding exposure to some of eastern Nevada’s backcountry forested landscapes. These positions require extensive hiking in steep terrain with heavy packs on a daily basis, possibly during extreme or inclement weather conditions such as heat or rain. Work schedules, generally four 10-hour days (Monday-Thursday) with 3 days off each week, are subject to change depending on weather and project needs. Limited camping may be required in remote locations to meet project objectives.
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
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