Seasonal Archeological Technician

Full Job Description

NOTE: OPM has identified this position as eligible for an exception to the typical 1039-hour season.

This exception allows up to 1560 hours which may extend the season(s) reflected in this announcement. See the Additional Information section for details.

The typical season for this position is April - September but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. The anticipated entry on duty is April 2026.

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement 03/03/2026 unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Special knowledge or expertise concerning the park's or preserve's natural and/or cultural resources and the management thereof is required.

Local knowledge of the resources and the typical conditions that affect the work to be accomplished will be applied in the performance of duties.

-AND- To be eligible your application package must clearly show periods of time having lived or worked in or near the area of consideration.

The area of consideration can be found in the below paragraphs.

Areas considered "near" Denali National Park and Preserve include only: Anderson, Cantwell, Chulitna, Clear, Curry, Denali Park, Ferry, Healy, Kantishna, Lake Minchumina, McKinley Village, Nenana, Nikolai, Petersville, Talkeetna, Tanana, Telida, and Trapper Creek.

-ALSO- The following are the competencies identified for this position.

Applicants are not required to address these competencies in a separate document but are encouraged to include in their resumes experience related to these competencies: Knowledge of the principles and theory of archeology.

Ability to complete small archeological projects within the scope and specifications provided by the supervisor.

Skill in using basic tools and equipment common to archeological functions (e.g., topographic maps). Ability to communicate information in a clear and concise manner. Major Duties:

If selected, you will work as an Archeological Technician, GS-0102-05 or 07, Denali National Park and Preserve.

Duties include but are not limited to the following: Works with other members of the cultural resources team to find and document archeological sites.

Uses compass, topographic maps, GPS, and aerial photographs for wayfinding and locating archaeological sites to be investigated.

Prepares extensive and detailed field notes documenting archaeological findings.

Photographs archaeological and historical materials Prepares maps in GIS, charts, graphs and other supporting documents for technical reports.

Digs shovel test pits In addition to the above, at the GS-07 grade level duties include but are not limited to the following: Assign tasks and monitoring status of assignments.

Processes recovered specimens. Prepare recovered specimens for shipment to laboratories. Please visit find a park for additional park information.