Program Technician I - Temporary

Overview

Do you like spending time outdoors and in the forest? If so, here is an amazing opportunity to be an Archaeological Technician working on federal and state forests in Vermont, conducting fieldwork to identify and protect historic and cultural resources. You will perform surveys, shovel testing, artifact analysis, site monitoring, and data management, often working in rugged, remote locations.

The archaeological technician will perform archaeological work as part of a crew under the supervision of FPR and at times seconded to Green Mountain National Forest's Heritage Program Manager & staff.

Major Duties: The selected applicant(s) works individually and as a member of an archaeological crew and conducts archaeological pedestrian surveys and shovel testing in a variety of terrains, landscapes, and elevations in support of timber sales on state lands and in support of the Forest Heritage Program requirements on federal lands for a variety of forest projects; and
Act as an assistant crew lead to a crew of 1-3 members as needed; and
In conducting field searches, identifies and marks archeological sites, prepares site location maps, records findings, photographs artifact findings, and prepares sites sketches as necessary; and
May drive field vehicles in rugged and remote terrain and must have a valid state driver's license.

Computer-related tasks:

• Selects, interprets, and applies technical guidelines to analyze archeological data and prepares site forms to document findings; and
• Assists with the preparation of reports about nature and extent of known cultural resources; and
• Searches for and examines historical records as well as the findings of other archeological experts relative to the history of the area; and
• Utilizes ArcGIS software to analyze data and prepare maps for site forms and reports; and
• Completes artifact cataloguing and curation as needed.Must have a valid driver's license.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Working knowledge of the theories, principles, and concepts of archeology, including reconnaissance, evaluation, and basic field survey procedures to conduct reconnaissance and surveys.
• The ability to work well in a professional team environment.
• Previous relevant field school experience.

Who May Apply

This position, Program Technician I - Temporary (Job Requisition # 54452), is open to all State employees and external applicants. This is a temporary position. Temporary work is typically for variable hours, and is not expected to be full-time. The State does not guarantee 40 hours of work per week.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact oliver.pierson@vermont.gov.
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Environmental Factors

Position involves hiking in rugged environments in varying weather conditions, often carrying equipment including shovels and screens.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent AND two (2) years or more of experience at or above a technical level in program administration support (such as administrating components of a licensing and certification program, or records management).

OR

Two years or more of full-time college coursework OR an associate's degree or higher AND one (1) year or more of experience at or above a technical level in program administration support (such as administrating components of a licensing and certification program, or records management).

Special Requirements

Must have a valid driver's license.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.

Nearest Major Market: Barre
Nearest Secondary Market: Montpelier