Archeology Technician

ID: AAL-032 Location: Auburn Program: ACE

Wage/Hr: $18.50 Hours/Week: 24 Minimum Age: 55

Being Age 55 or Older is Good for The Environment! The Agricultural Conservation Experienced Services (ACES) Program offers unique opportunities in Scientific, Technical, and Agricultural support for individuals aged 55 and over to support the Department of Agriculture?s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) through a grant administered program awarded to National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions). This is a unique program where your talents, expertise, and experience will truly be valued. The ACES program provides an opportunity to work side-by-side with NRCS staff that are doing important work every day. Benefits: Paid Health Insurance Premium for positions budgeted at 60+ hours per pay period, Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave, Paid Federal Holidays, and optional Vision and Dental Insurance available for positions budgeted at 35+ hours per pay period. Positions listed here do not guarantee employment for any definite period. Enrollment in the Experienced Worker Programs administered by NEW Solutions is temporary. The enrollment relationship between NEW Solutions and the Enrollee is an "at-will" relationship. This means that an Enrollee is free to terminate enrollment at any time during the enrollment period, and NEW Solutions and the Agency have the right to terminate the relationship with the Enrollee. PLEASE NOTE: An ?ACES Enrollee? is not a federal employee, nor an employee of NEW Solutions. An ?ACES Enrollee? is a participant in a grant program established through a Cooperative Agreement funded by the USDA-NRCS and administered by NEW Solutions. This opportunity applies to applicants legally eligible to work in the United States.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 10 year(s) of experience in a science, technology, social science, or customer service field. OR BA/BS Degree in Anthropology, Archeology, GIS, Soils, Geography, Social Science, History or other related field

Organizational Skills, Valid State Driver?s license Experience required with Windows, Apple Macintosh, MS Word, MS Excel Duties:

Assist Cultural Resources Coordinator (CRC) and Cultural Resources Specialist (CRS) in performing perform archeological assessments of conservation practices and assist with coordination of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act consultation activities.

Assists the CRS in gathering archeological resource data, analysis of data, communicating findings to Field Offices, and documenting findings. 60% Assists with field surveys and associated technical reports. 15% Assists CRC, CRS, and State Conservationist with coordinating Tribal Consultations. 15% Assists CRS in providing training to NRCS and their Partners concerning Section 106 guidance and responsibilities of the National Historic Preservation Act. 5% Assist with developing Field Office Technical Guide and other supporting materials, such as Guide Sheets, Job Sheets and other Technical Support information. 5%

Other: Annual information system security, anti-harassment, and civil rights training. Travel Requirements: A government vehicle will be provided for official travel or mileage will be paid if POV is used. Overnight travel: Overnight travel would be rare Remote work arrangements are available for this position.

NEW Solutions is committed to promoting equal opportunity and to an environment free from discrimination and harassment in any form administering Experienced Worker Programs under cooperative agreements with federal agencies. It is NEW Solutions' policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equal opportunity and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in enrolling participants in the federal programs.