Archeology Participant
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Archeology Participant
Position Summary
This position is located on the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland (ARP), a unit of the U.S. Forest Service. The successful candidate will perform cultural resources-related work under the supervision of the ARP Heritage Program Zone Archaeologists. The position requires experience conducting archaeological fieldwork, including field survey and site recording, and proficiency using a compass and GPS.
Location
Idaho Springs, CO
Schedule
May 19, 2025 - October 6, 2025
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The Selected Candidate will lead an archaeological field crew for cultural resource inventories ranging from small-to-large acreage projects. The Candidate selects, interprets, and applies technical guidelines to analyze archeological data and prepares site forms to document findings and make recommendations in determinations of effect and site eligibility; and Adapts ground search strategies as determined by specific project requirements i.e., terrain, vegetation cover, and time frames. Applies scientific methods to survey parcels of land to determine likely sites of archaeological interest; and Compiles and reports information about the nature and extent of known cultural resources; and Conducts research using reference materials such as State and National register files, historic documents, archaeological reports, maps and aerial photos; and Utilizes ArcGIS software (ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online) to analyze data and prepare maps for site forms and reports; and Ensures that archaeology work assignments are carried out in a safe, timely manner according to established standards and procedures; and Advises other interns on methods of cultural resource inventory and provides written instructions.
Marginal Duties
May engage in interpretation and historic preservation projects for historic properties listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in appropriate field (Archaeology, History, Anthropology) and one year of graduate-level education in archeology, along with a completed field school; OR One year of technical archaeological work experience equivalent to the GS-6 level, OR A combination of technical archaeological work experience and education that provided equivalent knowledge or training as above.
This SCA Position is authorized under the Public Land Corps Authority. All participants must be between the ages of 16 and 30, inclusive, or veterans age 35 or younger. Participants must also be a citizen or national of the United States or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States. Hours served can be applied toward the Public Land Corps (PLC) hiring authority.
Preferred Qualifications
GIS experience is desired but not required. On-the-job training will be provided.
Hours
40 per week
Living Accommodations
Government housing may be available. The position is located in Idaho Springs, Colorado where there are additional housing options. Housing allowance of $400/month provided.
Compensation
- Living Allowance - $750/week
- Housing Allowance - $400/month
- Travel Allowance - $1,500 single payment
All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.
Personal Vehicle Information
Recommended
Additional Benefits
Defensive Drive Training
First Aid/CPR
AmeriCorps: Not Eligible
Equal Opportunity Statement
SCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members. SCA is committed to maintaining a work atmosphere in which people of diverse backgrounds and lifestyles may grow personally and professionally. The Student Conservation Association, Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer.
Physical requirements and working conditions specific to the position are available in the full job description.