Components of the online application are as follows:

• Profile Information
• Educational and Employment History
• Essay Questions (goals, experiences, and skills relevant to the opportunity)
• Resume (PDF)
• Transcripts/Academic Records - Click here for detailed information about acceptable transcripts
• Recommendation

Submitted documents must have all social security numbers, student identification numbers, and/or dates of birth removed (blanked out, blackened out, made illegible, etc.) prior to uploading into the application system.

If you have questions, send an email to ARMY@orise.orau.gov. Please list the reference code of this opportunity in the subject line of the email.

All documents must be in English or include an official English translation.

Piñon Canyon Maneuver Site is a 236,000-acre training site associated with U.S. Army Garrison (USAG) Fort Carson.  It is located approximately 150 miles southeast of Colorado Springs in Las Animas County near Model, Colorado. The closest city is Trinidad, which is approximately 35 miles from PCMS. The USAG Fort Carson manages approximately 373,000 acres in southeastern Colorado.  Approximately 93% of PCMS has been surveyed, resulting in the documentation of over 6,000 cultural resources. The Fort Carson Cultural Resources Management Program is responsible for the management of these resources, and ensures compliance with cultural resource-related laws and regulations, such as the National Historic Preservation Act, Archaeological Resources Protection Act, Native American Graves and Repatriation Act, American Indian Religious Freedom Act, Antiquities Act of 1906, etc.  For more information about USAG Fort Carson, visit: https://carson.army.mil

Under the guidance of a mentor, the participant will assist with the management of cultural resources in compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA).  Participant will draw upon current and learned skills and participate closely with the PCMS Archaeologists to perform the following: record and evaluate archaeological resources, analyze artifacts, and report findings; inspect and monitor protected resources; records management tasks; and assist with public outreach initiatives. Participant will be part of a dynamic, highly motivated team, often operating under tight time lines to help accomplish critical Army requirements. 

Appointment Length

This ORISE appointment is for a six-month period.  Appointments may be extended depending on funding availability, project assignment, program rules, and availability of the participant.

Participant Benefits

Participants will receive a stipend to be determined by US Army-ECBC. Stipends are typically based on the participant’s academic standing, discipline, experience, and research facility location.  Other benefits may include the following:

• Health Insurance Supplement. Participants are eligible to purchase health insurance through ORISE.
• Relocation Allowance
• Training and Travel Allowance

Nature of Appointment

The participant will not enter into an employee/employer relationship with ORISE, ORAU, DOD, or any other office or agency.  Instead, the participant will be affiliated with ORISE for the administration of the appointment through the ORISE appointment letter and Terms of Appointment.

The preferred candidate should currently possess or be pursuing a Masters degree in Archaeology, Anthropology with an emphasis in archaeology, or similar field.  A candidate who possesses a Bachelors degree in Archaeology, Anthropology with an emphasis in archaeology, or similar field is acceptable.  A qualified candidate should have working knowledge of archaeological field techniques and artifact analysis, as well as experience with MS Windows Operating System and Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) .  Experience in southeastern Colorado archaeology is preferred, but not required.  Experience with relational, archival, and geospatial databases (e.g., MS Access, PastPerfect, ArcGIS) is preferred, but not required.  Experience with utilizing Global Positioning Systems (GPS) units is preferred, but not required.

Must have a current driver's license.

Must be able to pass a government background check to access a military installation and obtain a Common Access Card. 

Must be able to lift 50lbs. 

Must be able to hike several miles a day in a high altitude, semi-arid environment with uneven terrain.

• Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Only
• Degree: Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree received within the last 60 months or currently pursuing.
• Discipline(s):
  • Chemistry and Materials Sciences (12 )
  • Communications and Graphics Design (2 )
  • Computer, Information, and Data Sciences (16 )
  • Earth and Geosciences (21 )
  • Engineering (27 )
  • Environmental and Marine Sciences (14 )
  • Life Health and Medical Sciences (45 )
  • Mathematics and Statistics (10 )
  • Other Non-Science & Engineering (5 )
  • Physics (16 )
  • Science & Engineering-related (1 )
  • Social and Behavioral Sciences (28 )
• Veteran Status: Veterans Preference, degree received within the last 120 month(s).