Archaeology Crew Member (NPS, Southeast Utah Group)
$45,136–$45,136 year
On-siteMoab, Utah, United States
Job Summary
Maintain and improve cultural resources GIS datasets, including site polygons, survey coverage, and project APEs, while cleaning attribute data and updating the SEUG master geodatabase. Assist with field documentation, site monitoring, and pedestrian inventory, ensuring GPS/GNSS data collection aligns with NPS standards. Create basic cultural resource maps and GIS deliverables for site forms, NEPA/NHPA reviews, and SHPO submissions, then package and quality-check shapefiles. This 52-week position begins in October 2026 with a wage of $21.70/hour and includes housing provided by the NPS. The role offers professional development in GIS-based cultural resources management and archaeological field methods within the Southeast Utah Group, which comprises Arches, Canyonlands, Natural Bridges, and Hovenweep National Park units.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in anthropology, archaeology, GIS, geography, history, environmental studies, or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education, field experience, and technical GIS experience
- GIS experience, including use of ArcGIS Pro and/or ArcGIS Online to edit spatial data, manage attributes, organize layers, and create basic maps
- Experience or coursework using mobile field data collection tools such as Field Maps, Survey123, GPS/GNSS units, or comparable platforms
- Ability to learn cultural resources data standards, NPS data management procedures, Utah SHPO GIS submission requirements, and project-specific workflows
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain organized, accurate, and clearly documented digital files, GIS data, photographs, field forms, and project records
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, including managing assigned tasks, asking clear questions, communicating progress, and following through on data cleanup and mapping projects
- Ability to work safely and productively in remote field settings, including hiking, navigating, collecting field data, working in desert conditions, and occasionally camping or working overnight in the field
- Must be able 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 40lbs, and be in overall good physical condition
- Must be able to lift 40lbs (implied by 'carry a heavy pack in excess of 40lbs')
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with cultural resources GIS data, archaeological site records, survey coverage layers, APE mapping, SHPO/THPO submission packages, or related cultural resource compliance datasets
- Experience creating, editing, or managing ArcGIS Pro projects, ArcGIS Online web maps, Field Maps layers, Smart Forms, geodatabase schemas, metadata, domains, or other GIS data collection workflows
- Familiarity with Section 106/110 NHPA, NEPA/NHPA review, archaeological inventory, site monitoring, condition assessments, or cultural resource management in the western United States
- Prior experience working in similar backcountry settings
- Ability to safely operate or travel in 4WD vehicles, navigate with GPS/topographic maps, and work outdoors under variable conditions
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