Job Description

Full job description

Position Location

Edwards Air Force Base, CA

Work Location

Position qualifies for hybrid/in-office work

Research Professional Position

Yes

Posting Number

202402040AP

Position Type

Admin Professional/ Research Professional

Classification Title

Prof/Indiv Contrib I

Number of Vacancies

Work Hours/Week

40

Proposed Annual Salary Range

$55,000 - $65,000

Employee Benefits

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Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on

12/23/2024

Description of Work Unit

CEMML is a research, education and service unit within the Warner College of Natural Resources at Colorado State University (CSU). CEMML applies the latest and most appropriate science to promote the sustainable management of natural and cultural resources on Department of Defense (DoD) and other public lands. We provide technical support, conduct applied research, and offer career development and learning opportunities to support resource stewardship. We collaborate with our sponsors and within CSU to resolve complex environmental issues, leaving a legacy of science-based decisions that sustain our resources for future generations.


LOCATION: Edwards Air Force Base (EAFB) is located in the western portion of the Mojave Desert, 100-miles northeast of Los Angeles. EAFB is the Air Force Materiel Command center of excellence for conducting and supporting research, development, and test and evaluation of aerospace systems from concept to combat. From development of the country’s first jet aircraft to the Air Force’s newest fighter, the test forces at EAFB have played a role in the development of nearly every aircraft to enter the Air Force inventory since World War II.

Position Summary

An Archaeologist position is available with the Center for Environmental Management Military Lands to provide on-site support for the Cultural Resources Management Program at Edwards Air Force Base (EAFB). Primary tasks include data and document collection and synthesis, data entry, field verification, GIS attribution, site record updates, and report preparation.


This position requires excellent skills in observation, documentation, and reporting; a positive attitude; strong work ethic; commitment to quality and safety; and experience collating, tracking, reviewing, and commenting on field reports conducted by others.

Required Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or closely related field.
• Candidates must also have a minimum of 3 years of professional/post-graduate field experience.
• Thorough knowledge of the fundamental principles and theories of professional archeology. Resume should demonstrate a combination of post-graduate professional knowledge and field experience regarding application of laws and regulations, field techniques, and survey/investigation processes and procedures.
• Demonstrated experience identifying artifacts and cultural features in the field.
• Proficient with all aspects of archaeological research and reporting, including research design, mitigation plans, fieldwork, and report writing.
• Have a thorough understanding of most standard computer programs, especially MS Windows OS and Office software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Previous work experience in a highly structured, hierarchical workplace with a well-defined chain-of-command.
• Must be in good physical condition, and capable of walking several consecutive miles while carrying gear of up to 25 pounds in a hot desert environment on uneven terrain.
• 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; CEMML will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or closely related field, is preferred.
• Highly qualified candidates will possess prior professional work experience in the Mojave Desert and/or Great Basin regions.
• Meet the Secretary of Interior’s professional qualification standards in Archaeology (36 CFR, part 61), which specifies a Masters Degree and at least 1 year of full-time professional experience at a supervisory level.
• Register of Professional Archaeologist (RPA) certified candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work with a wide range of data.
• Experience performing tasks under tight deadlines and managing shifting priorities
• Excellent technical writing skills.
• Ability to act with diplomacy and discretion at all organizational levels with excellent judgment, interpersonal, and communication skills is highly desirable.
• Experience with GPS data collection and GIS map production, use of other GIS software and technologies (including the full suite of ESRI products such as ArcMap, ArcPro, ArcGIS Online, Collector, Survey123, etc. )
• Demonstrated familiarity with military culture and its established lines of authority, procedures, and protocols is beneficial.

Diversity Statement

Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Essential Duties

Job Duty Category

Data and document collection and synthesis, data entry, and field verification

Duty/Responsibility

• Coordinate with EAFB CRM to identify sites lacking eligibility consensus determinations.
• Gather all necessary documentation to support eligibility recommendation for each site and prepare updated site records on DPR 523 forms.
• Retrieve, review, scan, assemble, and curate documentation in EAFB database with appropriate citations. This shall include hard-copy and electronic records, including reports, correspondence, previous excavations and eligibility evaluations.
• Conduct field visits when documentation is unclear and/or requires ground trothing and testing.
• Prepare updates, when requested, to ensure eligibility documentation is complete and complies with EAFB and SHPO standards and templates.
• Visit appropriate Information Center (ICs) to obtain reports and records for inclusion in EAFB database.

Percentage Of Time

60

Job Duty Category

Reporting and Communications

Duty/Responsibility

• Track and report monthly progress.
• Consolidate and develop Annual Progress Reports each year, and Final Project Reports at the conclusion of the project.
• Participate in meetings with EAFB Environmental Office personnel regarding project tasks and progress.
• Regularly and routinely communicate via in-person meetings, tele/video conferences, and email regarding all aspects of the project.
• Technical Report (draft and final) shall contain the following for each site: discussion of methods used during fieldwork, laboratory processing, and technical analysis; map of all previous excavation units and whether or not each unit contained artifacts; discussion of site structure, including the extent of any analytic units identified and, for eligible sites, contributing versus non-contributing areas within the site and areas needing further study as applicable; discussion of chronometric data as applicable; details of the cultural materials recovered from the site, including a list of artifact collection accession and catalog numbers as applicable; data interpretation as applicable; DPR eligibility codes; DoD eligibility codes; and unequivocal NRHP eligibility recommendation.

Percentage Of Time

25

Job Duty Category

GIS support, data management, and attribution

Duty/Responsibility

• Maintain and provide GIS data and maps that are accurate and up-to-date. All maps shall be georeferenced and have the attribute table populated for submittal in accordance with the Edwards AFB Standards for GIS Deliveries.

Percentage Of Time

10

Job Duty Category

Other Duties as Assigned

Duty/Responsibility

• Other duties as assigned.

Percentage Of Time

5

Application Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in the announcement to be considered for hire. Apply no later than December 23, 2024 for full consideration. Mailed or emailed applications will not be accepted.


Upload each of the items below individually as a Word Document (.doc), PDF (.pdf), or Rich Text Format (.rtf). Please note that incomplete applications cannot be considered. Please remove social security numbers and birth dates from application materials. A complete application consists of:

• Statement of Qualifications (one-page letter addressing each qualification described in the announcement) uploaded in the ‘Cover Letter’ slot.
• Resume
• References – please include within your application contact information for 3 professional references including at least one supervisor. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates.

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Conditions of Employment

Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Valid Driver’s License, Special Requirements/Other - Must be able to comply with all applicable regulations to obtain a Department of Defense Common Access Card (CAC) and public trust clearance. Furthermore, candidates are required at a minimum to complete a NACI/SF85 and successfully pass a federal backgro

Search Contact

Amanda Wallander, amanda.wallander@colostate.edu

EEO Statement

Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services.


The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, titleix@colostate.edu .


The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, oeo@colostate.edu .


The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, oeo@colostate.edu .


Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education .

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

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