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Archeological Technician (Seasonal)
National Park Service · Posted 64 days ago
On-site Van Buren, MO $24.2 – $31.4/hr Apply by Jul 20, 2026 Social Science Aid and Technician ESTJESTPISFPISTP Trades
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This is an Archeological Technician Seasonal Position at Ozark National Scenic Riverways. The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is October - March, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: October 2026 Open to the first 50 applicants or until 07/20/2026 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.
What You'll Do
- →Archeological Technician Standard Duties: Conducts archeological activities including record searches, document research, site inventories, test excavations, limited data recovery, laboratory analysis, information synthesis, and technical reporting.
- →Works independently in both field and office with limited supervision.
- →Participates in excavation and testing of sites, including careful recovery of sample materials.
- →Records data and prepares survey records (e.g., site maps, photographs, surface artifact analysis forms, field notes, etc.).
- →Maintains related databases, forms, maps, and files.
- →Process specimens recovered in the field.
- →Prepares specimens to be sent to dating laboratories.
- →Identifies, labels, and packages artifacts for curation.
- →Maintains related databases, forms, maps, and files.
- →Maintains field equipment and supplies.
- →Performs data entry related to archeological artifact and project data (e.g., artifact information, catalog records, field notes, site records, etc.) into automated systems, appropriate forms, and archival records.
Requirements
- ✓Citizenship required.
- ✓Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
- ✓Males must meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement.
- ✓Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
- ✓Occupancy of government quarters may be required.
- ✓Government housing may be available but is not guaranteed.
- ✓Use find a park to contact specific parks for more information on government housing.
- ✓You may be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards.
- ✓A uniform allowance will be provided.
- ✓You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and/or shift work.
- ✓You may be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties.
- ✓You will also submit a photocopy of your valid State issued driver's license prior to your first official motor vehicle operation, and again every year, or more frequently if management determines such need exists.
- ✓Lastly, you may be required to submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that discloses all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you.
- ✓Please indicate in your application whether you possess a valid State driver's license.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 64690ba0-1a4f-41eb-bfd7-89af8fe2f33f
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