Cultural Resources Technician - Early Career Development Program-Tyndall Air Force Base, FL
Colorado State University
Job Description
Position Summary
One Cultural Resources Technician (Seasonal Worker, Full-time, 40 hours/week) position is available with the Colorado State University (CSU) Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML). This position will provide entry-level training and experience on a range of cultural resources projects supporting the Cultural Resources Management (CRM) program at Tyndall Air Force Base, FL.
This position is not-to-exceed 195 working days.
Potential work activities may include but are not limited to the tasks below:
Organize and enter survey data into CRM database systems
Support the CRM Program in composing consultation letters to the Florida Division of Historical Resources and tribes
Review undertakings for applicability under Sections 106 and 110
Review projects and other preplanning documents for potential impacts on cultural resources
Review reports such as survey and evaluation or Environmental Assessments for accuracy and compliance
Assist with (bi)annual reports (Data calls to Congress)
Support updates to Installation Plans such as ICRMP and ITRP
Provide CRM monitoring support for projects requiring archaeological monitor
This position is onsite, and the Cultural Resources Technician must have reliable transportation to the site. The ECDP is unable to provide relocation or housing stipends.
Full Consideration Date is 16 March at 12:00am.
Position Location: Tyndall Air Force Base, FL
Tyndall AFB is a 30,000-acre United States military installation based on a peninsula along the Gulf of Mexico. Over 23,350 acres of this land is undeveloped, which provides unique opportunities for sea-to-land airspace training and operations.
For more information on Tyndall Air Force Base’s mission and vision, visit https://www.tyndall.af.mil
Essential Job Duties:
Fieldwork
Conduct field work, which can include archaeological inventories and assessment, historic building inventories and evaluations, GPS data collection, field mapping, photography, public outreach and/or education, etc.
Administrative
Office-based tasks can include data entry and management, public outreach, preparing site forms, writing technical reports, compliance documents, database and data management, spatial analysis, and/or preparing correspondence and other documentation.
Research
Conduct and organize background, literature reviews, and archival research.
Conditions of Employment
Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires).
Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license by the employment start date.
The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. by proposed start date; the department will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
Must be able to pass a federal background investigation to obtain a Department of Defense Installation Access Pass. You will need to possess a Real ID or passport
Must be able to work long hours independently in remote, rugged field conditions under harsh weather conditions.
Supervision:
None
Minimum Qualifications
Pursuing a Bachelor’s in archaeology-, history-, anthropology-, historic preservation-, or cultural resources-related field (at least a sophomore standing)
At least 3 months and no more than 3 years of relevant experience, which may include internships, fieldwork, seasonal jobs, volunteer work, or applied coursework.
Basic field data collection skills (eg. Vegetation surveys, wildlife monitoring, GPS-based mapping; academic or field school experience would
Preferred Qualifications:
Currently enrolled or holder of a Graduate Degree in archaeology-, history-, anthropology-, historic preservation-, or cultural resources-related field.
Familiar with the basic principles of the NHPA and Section 106 compliance
Experience conducting research and compiling background information.
Experience organizing and planning historical/archival/archaeological research projects.
Experience inventorying and assessing cultural properties
Prior experience photographing archaeological sites/properties or historic buildings and structures.
Experience with cultural resources database entry (eg. tDAR).
Experience using GPS equipment to collect field data and/or familiarity with GIS software (eg ArcGIS Pro)
Required Application Documents
Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position.
Salary Range
$43,000 to $49,000Required Application Documents
To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
Cover Letter, Resume/CVEmployee Benefits
Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
EEO
Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

