Working cooperatively with the National Park Service’s Joshua Tree National
Park (JOTR), the Great Basin Institute is recruiting to hire one (1)
Historic Structure Technician/Exhibit Specialist. The principal objective
of this position is to implement activities focused on promoting cultural
scientific research related to JOTR in the area of historic preservation of
structures and cultural landscapes. Examples of needed assistance include:
assisting with timber and masonry stabilization efforts; repairing dry laid
masonry; treating a variety of historic timber mining and homesteading
related structures including preventative treatments and replacement of
deteriorated elements; writing sections of draft reports; database entry;
file management; preparation of National Register Nominations and
Determinations of Eligibility; and other routine tasks associated with
resource division functions. Completing historic preservation projects in
the desert southwest requires the physical endurance to walk over a variety
of terrains and in a variety of weather conditions, including extreme heat,
and carry a heavy pack. Overnight camping for several days at a time in
remote areas requiring packing in all supplies and materials may be
required.

Compensation & Timeline:
o Rate of Pay: $20.00/hour
o Health, dental and vision benefits provided at no cost
o $20 field per diem while camping
o Paid holidays and personal leave
o 38-week appointment beginning March 6, 2017 (or upon on availability and
completion of DOI Background Investigation)
o Full time, 40 hours/week (some weekend work may be required); potential
for extension pending funding and favorable performance review

Location:
Joshua Tree National Park is located in southern California, just off I-10,
and is a 2- to 3-hour drive from Los Angeles, Phoenix and Las Vegas. Aside
from the outdoor recreation opportunities and natural wonders within the
park, Death Valley and Grand Canyon National Parks, the Mojave Preserve, as
well as Lake Mead and Spring Mountains National Recreation Areas are nearby
and afford a diversity of outdoor activities ranging from hiking, mountain
biking and rock hounding to fishing, boating and skiing/snowboarding.




Qualifications:
o Bachelor’s degree in architecture, history, landscape architecture, or
closely related field and/or historic preservation coursework and field
experience; applicants with advanced degrees are encouraged to apply;
o Knowledge of historic structures, standard treatments for historic
properties, and historic artifacts of the Mojave desert regions of the
southwest;
o Ability to understand, implement and adhere to established data
collection, inventory, recording, and treatment protocols;
o Capacity to collect and maintain field data in an organized manner that
is easily understood and accessible to other resources staff (GBI or NPS);
o Experience completing historic archeological site forms (or portions of
site forms), treatment documentation records, and entering form data in to
database programs;
o Ability to utilize ArcGIS and/or AutoCAD software to build maps, organize
and manage data, and manipulate data layers;
o Experience operating hand-held GPS equipment for navigation and
electronic field data collection; experience post-processing field data, a
plus;
o Read and interpret topographical maps and navigate using a compass;
o Possess a clean, valid, state-issued driver’s license with ability to
safely operate and maintain a 4WD vehicle on and off paved roads;
o Ability to work productively and cooperatively as part of a team focused
on accomplishing mutual goals and communicate effectively, both written and
orally, with a diverse audience;
o Possess good organizational skills and be detail oriented; and
o Ability to work in harsh and rapidly changing environments, camp in the
backcountry for consecutive days, work in all types of weather conditions,
traverse uneven terrain, carry a heavy pack in excess of 35-45 lbs, and be
in overall good physical condition; prior experience working in the desert
southwest, or similar desert climates, desirable.
o Successful applicant must complete a Department of Interior (DOI)
Background Investigation (BI) or submit paperwork to NPS human resources
indicating an active and fully adjudicated BI has already been completed
prior to beginning position. If you already have a fully adjudicated BI,
please let us know in your application.

How to Apply:
Please follow this link to apply directly through our online portal:
http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/careers.aspx?rf=MUSE&req=2017-RAP-007

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