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Objects Conservator

Objects Conservator
ID:	NPSNEPE-002-001	Location:	Lapwai	Program:	NPS
Wage/Hr:	$140.00	Hours/Week:	20	Minimum 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 National Park Service (NPS). These experienced professionals provide administrative expertise, facilities management, natural and cultural resource planning, and a broad array of other professional skills that support the National Park Service through the Experienced Services Program (ESP). 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 ?Enrollee? is not a federal employee, nor an employee of NEW Solutions. An ?Enrollee? is a participant in a grant program established through a Cooperative Agreement funded by the agency and administered by NEW Solutions. This opportunity applies to applicants legally eligible to work in the United States.
Qualifications: MA/MS Degree in archaeology/anthropology or museum sciences with minimum additional experience of 10 year(s) in Anthropology/Archaeology or Cultural Resources Conservation Knowledge of current acceptable practices of conservation techniques and processes required. Experience conducting conservation on petroglyph and pictograph panels required. Experience documenting archaeology sites via narrative, photograph, GIS, and illustration required. Experience documenting damage to rock art sites required. Experience working in tribal consultation preferred. Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Teams, MS SharePoint Duties: This position supports the National Park Service (NPS) Nez Perce National Historical Park (NEPE) Office carrying out all aspects of conservation treatment and preservation for rock art. Assist the park archaeologist with the documentation and condition assessment of petroglyphs at archaeology sites under the care of Nez Perce National Historical Park 30% Assist the park archaeologist with determining and documenting the extent of damage to and the best course of action for mitigation of that damage to rock art sites impacted by vandalism 30% Assist the park archaeologist with conducting consultation with tribal partners to discuss damage to rock art sites, potential course of action for mitigating damages, and developing collaborative actions with tribes that can be taken to mitigate damages to rock art sites 30% Assist park archaeologist with documenting measures taken to mitigate vandalism damage to rock art sites 10% Other: Overnight travel: One trip anticipated Physical requirements: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Works in a laboratory environment and incurs some physical exertion such as long periods of standing, recurring bending, stooping, stretching, reaching, climbing ladders, lifting, or similar activities. Use of physical strength may be required to move and lift heavy objects. Position demands exceptional manual dexterity when performing delicate conservation treatments

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