The Environmental Management Participation Program for the U.S. Army Environmental Command (USAEC) provides opportunities to participate in USAEC on-going applied research and development projects, and environmental technology demonstration projects at Army installations worldwide. Project areas include Environmental Compliance and Planning, Cultural Resources, Natural Resources, Range Management, and Geographical Information Systems.

PROJECT DETAILS

An appointment is available at the Directorate of Public Works, Environmental Division, Cultural Resource Management at Fort Hood, Texas.

This appointment includes, but is not limited to, the following:

￀ﾃ Assist the cultural resources team with responsibilities as directed.

￀ﾃ Field tasks may include: archeology site and historic property inventory and monitoring, site documentation and research, manually dug or mechanically monitored test excavations, GIS/GPS data collection, ARPA investigations and damage assessments, and educational tours.

￀ﾃ Laboratory and office tasks will include: maintenance and organization of archived and collected data and materials within appropriate databases and storage facilities, dig permit coordination, data generation for reporting requirements, research, and assistance with public education and outreach events.

￀ﾃ Create an individual development plan with specified training and schedule of expectations and goals and select a personal research project that will benefit both the experience of the participant and the management of cultural resources at Fort Hood.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Applicants should have received a bachelor's degree in Anthropology, Archeology, or related discipline within three years of the desired starting date, or completion of all requirements for the degree should be expected on or about the starting date. Other applicants will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

The program is open to all qualified U.S. citizens without regard to race, sex, religion, color, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, or status as a Vietnam era or

disabled veteran.

The participants will be selected based on academic records, recommendations, applied research interests and compatibility of background with applied research programs and projects at Fort Hood and/or the host Installation.

The initial appointment is for one year and may be renewed for up to two additional years based upon recommendation of USAEC and subject to availability of funds. The appointment is full time at Fort Hood.

The participant will receive a monthly stipend. The stipend rate is determined based upon level of education, training, and experience. Inbound travel and moving expenses are reimbursed according to established policies. Travel and other costs will also be reimbursed for training related to the project and approved by ORISE and the host installation.

The participant must show proof of health and medical insurance. Health plans are available through the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education for Postgraduate Internship participants. The appointment is full time at the host installation.