Cultural Resources Technician - Maxwell-Gunter AFB, AL

APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED THROUGH THE WORKDAY LINK PROVIDED.

Position Summary

One Cultural Resources Technician (Seasonal Worker, Full-time, 40 hours/week) position is available with the Colorado State University (CSU) Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML). This position will provide entry-level training and experience on a range of cultural resources projects supporting the Cultural Resources Management (CRM) program at Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base, AL.

This position is part of CEMMLs Early-career Development Program (ECDP) which bridges academic training and professional practice by providing hands‑on, mentored internships and early‑career positions supporting federal lands management. To learn more, please visit  https://cemml.colostate.edu/ecdp/ 

 This position is not-to-exceed 90 working days.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for history and archaeology and a desire to learn the multifaceted duties of a cultural resource manager; provides opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the core functions of cultural resource management, with a primary focus on the rehabilitation of both historic and pre-contact archaeological collections.

Potential work activities may include but are not limited to the tasks below:

Archaeological Collections Rehabilitation

Potential Fieldwork and Site Evaluation

Collaboration and Program Support

This position is onsite, and the Cultural Resources Technician must have reliable transportation to the site. The ECDP is unable to provide relocation or housing stipends.

Full Consideration Date is 29 May at 11:59 pm.

Position Location: Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base, AL

Maxwell AFB and Gunter Annex are located in Montgomery, the Alabama state capitol, and Alabama's historic River Region. Montgomery's Tri-County area is rich in history and combines a small town atmosphere with big city features.

Conditions of Employment

Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires). 

Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license by the employment start date.

The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. by proposed start date; the department will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Must be able to pass a federal background investigation to obtain a Department of Defense Installation Access Pass. You will need to possess a Real ID or passport

Must be able to work long hours independently in remote, rugged field conditions under harsh weather conditions.

Supervision:

None

Minimum Qualifications

Pursuing a Bachelor’s in archaeology-, history-, anthropology-, historic preservation-, or cultural resources-related field (at least a sophomore standing).

At least 3 months and no more than 3 years of relevant experience, which may include internships, fieldwork, seasonal jobs, volunteer work, or applied coursework.

Basic field data collection skills (eg. Vegetation surveys, wildlife monitoring, GPS-based mapping; academic or field school experience would count)

Preferred Qualifications

Currently enrolled or holder of a Graduate Degree in archaeology-, history-, anthropology-, historic preservation-, or cultural resources-related field.

Familiar with the basic principles of the NHPA and Section 106 compliance

Experience conducting research and compiling background information.

Experience organizing and planning historical/archival/archaeological research projects.

Experience inventorying and assessing cultural properties

Prior experience photographing archaeological sites/properties or historic buildings and structures.

Experience with cultural resources database entry (eg. tDAR).

Experience using GPS equipment to collect field data and/or familiarity with GIS software (eg ArcGIS Pro)