USDA-Forest Service, 5162 Valleypointe Parkway, Roanoke, VA 24019

R -- ARCHAEOLOGIST POSITION SOL 37-08-97 DUE 063097 POC Sheila Ratcliff, (540) 265-5115/Contracting Officer, Lawrence H. Logan, (540) 265-5111. The George Washington and Jefferson National Forests proposes to award a contract for professional archaeological services. This position will provide support in archaeological survey, artifact analysis, and other tasks involved in the management of heritage resources on the Forest. The major duties of the incumbent that is selected for this position will include but may not be limited to: Participating in and perhaps leading inventories of Forest heritage resources in areas of proposed Forest Service projects. Researching reference materials for information pertinent to project areas. These reference materials may include Forest files, maps, Heritage Resources reports, professional archaeological reports, and historic documents. Performing with or leading a crew in on-the-ground surveys for surface and subsurface evidence of historic and prehistoric archaeological remains. Incumbent will identify and record sites that are discovered during the surveys. Participating in Phase II evaluation excavations and perhaps mitigation excavations if the necessity arises. Processing artifacts that are collected during the surveys, evaluations, and/or mitigation excavations. Preparing archaeological reconnaissance reports and maps. Drafting maps and/or artifact drawings for inclusion in archaeological reports. The position will be located at the Forest Supervisor's Office, 5162 Valleypointe Parkway, Roanoke, VA. (0126)

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