Archaeology Technician (AmeriCorps, USFS Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest)

The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the USFS, is recruiting three (3) AmeriCorps Archaeology Crew Members to complete Section 106 Cultural Resource surveys required in order to perform thinning and other wildfire mitigation activities, site recording and monitoring for various projects within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. These projects all serve the Cultural Resources program’s greater mission of helping the USFS in the fulfillment of their work on the National Priority Landscape / Wildfire Crisis Strategy, and more specifically within the Wildland Urban Interface. The work that you will do directly improves the quality of these forests helping ensure they continue to thrive for generations to come.

This work provides professional development and leadership opportunities in cultural resource management including increased exposure and responsibility enacting USFS processes, procedures and compliance measures; assisting in reporting and data entry/quality assurance and control. Expanded opportunities and exposure to additional disciplines (e.g., forestry, wildlife, hydrology, etc.) and projects may exist.

Archaeology technicians perform a variety of activities to support all stages of project implementation. Crew size will range between 3-8 people. Primary archaeology field duties will include:

• Collaborate with Archaeology crew leads and agency staff to support field safety, communication, planning, logistics, quality assurance, field implementation and reporting efforts;
• Complete field surveys to document, assess and characterize the status of new cultural resources;
• Monitor existing sites and complete site updates and condition assessments;
• Prepare Nevada IMACs site records, GIS maps, and photographic records in addition to potentially adding data to the USFS heritage database;
• Digitize paper site records as needed;
• Complete Section 106 training.

Location: Mountain City, Ruby Mountains, Jarbidge Ranger District, Elko, NV

The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest offers a setting of classic Western beauty and is known for its many recreational opportunities, scenic vistas, and wild places where visitors can still find solitude. The Forest does not resemble most other National Forests in that it has numerous fairly large but non-contiguous sections scattered across most of the state of Nevada and a portion of eastern California. It is divided into seven uniquely different administrative units. Six of the units are referred to as “ranger districts” and one is a “national recreation area.” Located in northeastern Nevada, the Ruby Mountains area is composed of rocky peaks, glacier-formed lakes, steep narrow canyons, and rolling hills.

Term of Service:

• Anticipated project timeline of August-November
  • Position start date will vary, contingent on successfully completing an AmeriCorps background check
• 450 minimum required service hours
• Projects are dependent on the local weather, and there is always a chance the season will end earlier if weather prevents safe field operations.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Biweekly Living Allowance of $1,296.00
• Biweekly Housing Allowance of $624.00
• Shared housing provided may be provided;
• Camping Per Diem: $15/night as necessary;
• Uniform stipend;
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance premiums are covered 100% by GBI. Available on the first day of the month following the start of employment;
• $25,000 Basic Life & AD&D insurance covered 100% by GBI

Segal Education Award:
After successfully completing an AmeriCorps term of service members are eligible to receive a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $1,527.45. You can use the award to repay qualified student loans and to pay current educational expenses at eligible institutions of higher education and training programs.

Student Loan Forbearance:
If you are currently paying on any federal student loans you have the option to put those loans into forbearance during your