Watershed Project Archaeologist

Watershed Project Archaeologist
ID:ADC-151Location:WashingtonProgram:ACE
Wage/Hr:$63.00Hours/Week:30Minimum Age:55

For over 25 years, National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) has specialized in connecting experienced workers (ages 55+) with full-time and part-time job opportunities that support the critical missions of Federal Agencies across the United States.

NEW Solutions connects experienced workers (ages 55+) with the Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS). These are experienced professionals who provide technical and professional assistance to the Department of Agriculture for the Agriculture Conservation Experienced Services (ACES) Program.

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 20 year(s) of experience in Historic Preservation, Archeology, Cultural Resources, or related field of study. OR MA/MS Degree in Agriculture, Natural Resources, Agronomy or related field of study.

  • Experience with NRCS Watershed Programs. Expert in producing documents. Valid Driver's License. Required.
  • Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint
  • ARCView (GIS)
Duties:

Assist the state watershed programs staff technical guidance and review of plans and associated documents. Provide assistance for scientific administration of the watershed programs on archaeological data, archeological resources, and historical preservation.

  • Conducts analyses of issues associated with watershed policies, synthesizes data and information and provides advice and recommendations on resource problems to management and conservation districts including providing guidance on Watershed Programs, Plans, reviews, and assessments; aid conservationists in planning a variety of practices; policy interpretation.   30%
  • Provides a review of the watershed and technical services provided by NRCS staff and contractors.   30%
  • Provides analytical support for regulatory and policy actions, changes in programs, and specific conservation projects, including contributing work on impact assessments.   20%
  • Provide support to NRCS staff in managing watershed projects. Coordinate with local project sponsors to aid in managing project schedules.   18%
  • Other tasks as assigned related to programs implementation.   2%

Other:
  • annual information system security, anti-harassment, and civil rights training.
  • Travel Requirements: occasional travel to satisfy the duties of the position.
  • Overnight travel: For activities that require inspections or obtaining materials/visualizations of the physical areas or meeting sites or to obtain documents.
  • Air travel anticipated: Travel requirements will vary, but on average 2 weeks per year.
  • Rental cars: Travel requirements will vary, but on average 2 weeks per year.
  • Health and Safety Considerations: PPE equipment will be required in any case whether the candidate is expected to meet with or exposed to others.
  • Safety Gear Use: PPE equipment will be required in any case whether the candidate is expected to meet with or exposed to others.
  • Physical requirements: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of 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.