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Summary
This is a posting for one full-time Archaeologist for the Tuolumne River Trust (TRT), functioning out of TRT’s Sonora office. This grant-funded position primarily supports the Forest Health Program’s operations and project development. However, the position will be able to support other TRT programs, such as river and meadow restoration, advocacy, and education, as time and funding allow.
Information
The Archaeologist will play a critical program role by working closely with TRT’s Forest Health Program Manager and Project Managers to consult and monitor archaeological resources within forestry treatment units. The Archaeologist will serve as the primary liaison between TRT and the Stanislaus National Forest’s Heritage Program Staff. The position’s primary duties will be coordinating quality control on contracted archeological surveys, providing consultation with project managers and contractors, monitoring forestry treatments within archaeological sites, and assessing damage and any required mitigation to resources. In addition, the Archaeologist will be responsible for training TRT staff on heritage resource protection best management practices. The Archaeologist will help implement projects designed to increase the health and resilience of the Sierra Nevada forests, protecting and advocating for the ecological, social, and economic values that these forests provide. They will collaborate with TRT’s education and advocacy staff frequently. The Archaeologist will spend considerable time in the field from Spring through Fall and will be responsible for conducting work in strenuous, remote, and poor weather conditions.
Equity at TRT
TRT holds a deep commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity as core principles integral to the work we do. As we add new members across all levels of the organization, we seek diverse perspectives and lived experiences that foster learning, creativity, innovation, and equity.
Duties and Responsibilities
The ideal candidate is an experienced field archaeologist with a background in the historic and prehistoric resources of the Sierra Nevadas. In addition, an ideal candidate would have experience working with natural resource management projects and have a basic understanding of abiotic and biotic conditions that influence forest ecosystems. Finally, the ideal candidate has a strong environmental ethic and thrives in collaborative environments with multiple stakeholders. This position is currently funded through grants from state and federal agencies.
Primary duties include:
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have a background and track record that includes:
Travel
Project locations are typically within 1-3 hours of the Sonora office. TRT has multiple offroad capable work vehicles available to staff; however, the archaeologists may be required to provide their own transportation due to resource constraints. They will be compensated for travel according to the current IRS rate. The employees’ private vehicle may sometimes be necessary over roads in various conditions, from paved to rough national forest roads. Proof of a valid US driver’s license and insurance will be requested at the time of employment.
Additional Details
This position will be based in our Sonora, CA office and report to the Forest Health Program Manager. This salaried, grant-funded position will pay $60,000 – $ 80,000 annually and include benefits (see below). Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be at or near the lower end of the range. A candidate will land higher on the range according to the degree to which they exceed the minimum qualifications.
Please send an email with cover letter and resume as attachments with subject heading Archaeologist to jobs@tuolumne.org . Initial review of applicants will be done through an anonymized process with names and addresses removed.
First round deadline for applications is 1/11/2023. Interviews will be scheduled during the week of 1/15/2024. Selected candidates should anticipate a start date in early February. This position may be re-issued if a suitable candidate has not been hired.
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