Jason Miller

• Permitted as a field director for the Oregon/Washington BLM Plateau and Great Basin Regions.
• Supervised pedestrian surveys, construction monitoring, and excavation field duties to create detailed site records and field notes.
• Assisted in quality control for post-fieldwork documentation, ensuring accuracy and integrity of archaeological data and artifact preservation.
• Skills and willingness for backcountry camping and extended field excursions.
• Demonstrated skills and willingness for backcountry camping and extended field excursions.
• Proficiency with archaeological applications such as GIS and other software.
• Operated company vehicles in rugged terrain.
• Worked part-time to support operational needs.
• Reports to Kim Johnson

• Led Phase I and Phase II archaeological fieldwork for cultural resource compliance projects.
• Conducted artifact analysis, cataloging, and provenance documentation following established lab protocols to ensure data integrity.
• Conducted artifact analysis, cataloging, and provenance documentation using established lab protocols.
• Prepared technical reports and compliance documentation for client and agency review, facilitating efficient project approvals.
• Proficiency with archaeological applications such as GIS and other software.
• Demonstrated skills and willingness for backcountry camping and extended field excursions.
• Ensured quality control for post-fieldwork documentation and laboratory analysis, enhancing accuracy and preserving archaeological data.
• Worked part-time in various roles, gaining diverse experience and skills.
• Reported to Tim Gerrish

• Conducted archaeological survey in the Northern Sierras, and site recordation with Dr. Chris Morgan and Ph.D. candidate students at the University of Nevada, Reno.
• Improved understanding of prehistoric cultures through the analysis of lithic tools, pottery fragments, and other material culture items.
• Led pedestrian surveys through mountainous wilderness that required backpacking through remote survey areas and campsites.
• Enhanced team efficiency with precise field documentation and thorough record-keeping practices.
• Improved site interpretation by conducting in-depth research on regional history and archaeology.
• Streamlined data collection process via meticulous organization of field notes, photographs, maps, and artifact inventories.
• Reported to Christopher T. Morgan, Ph.D.

• Operated light duty motor vehicles such as pickup trucks, panel trucks, flatbed trucks, etc. on federal, state, and county roads. Loaded and unloaded machines and moderately heavy tools, such as lawn mowers, chainsaws, weed eaters, and other tools.
• Performed daily sanitation of maintenance facility, visitor center, and administration building, adhering to Covid-19 protocols.
• Participated in training sessions and team meetings for continuous improvement, keeping up-to-date with best practices and park maintenance procedures.
• Maintained trails, grounds, and recreation areas through mowing, trimming, and debris removal.
• Worked 40 hours weekly
• Reported to Peter Amerling, contact: (808) 796-1828
• Completed training and certifications CPR certification
• Successfully completed ACE Interp Workbook, covering skills used in the National Parks Service such as how to navigate the ethics and philosophies of the Parks.

• Gained familiarity and skill with compass, GPS, ArcGIS, and monitoring equipment. Worked for the Natural and Cultural Resource division, performing duties such as invasive plant identification and species removal, elk drives, and wetland conservation. Helped a team manage invasive species on 109 acres. Learned and practiced NR protocols.
• Mentored as a virtual Nature and Survival Camp counselor, ensuring that students had a safe and positive environment to engage with the outdoors and each other. Led virtual activities and groups of students in outdoor activities. Delivered directions and provided support to campers as well as assisting fellow counselors during camp prep time and camp weeks.
• Co-lead invasive species removal, at Cape Disappointment State Park, WA. Carried out duties such as native plant identification and seed sample collection to determine effect of insect population on invasive species growth.
• PLC Certificate of Eligibility, served at least 640 hours of conservation projects through the Public Land Corps.
• Worked 40 hours weekly in conservation projects.
• Supervisor: Carla Cole

• Researched and led interpretive hikes and kayak tours, engaging the public on topics like Pacific Northwest ecology and the Lewis and Clark expedition. Developed educational programs based on resources such as the Lewis and Clark Journals and "Plants of the Pacific Northwest Coast." Maintained kayaks for public paddle programs.
• Mentored as a Nature and Survival Camp counselor, ensuring that campers had a safe and positive environment to engage with the outdoors and each other. Led camper activities and groups of campers in recreation, science, art and outdoor skills sessions. Delivered directions and provided support to campers as well as assisting fellow counselors during camp prep time and camp weeks.
• Collaborated on invasive plant identification and species removal, elk drives, and wetland conservation in Natural and Cultural Resource division. Managed invasive species across 109 acres while adhering to NR protocols and gaining skills with compass, GPS, and monitoring equipment.
• Joined the LEWI Youth Program team for the annual MORA Work & Learn trip. Spent three days camping and working in an outdoor setting during fair and inclement weather. Learned MORA maintenance work protocols and performed under MORA leadership to improve public use trails and infrastructure at the park.
• Earned PLC Certificate of Eligibility, completing at least 640 hours of conservation projects through Public Land Corps, allowing non competitive hiring status for two years, August 2020
• Successfully attended park-wide seasonal training, covering skills such as leading and participating in a GAR scenario; leading and participating in a missing hiker scenario; park radio use and protocol; basic first aid administration and CPR.
• Successfully attended and completed kayak paddle leadership and rescue training, Columbia River Kayaking Company, June 2019.

Relevant classes include: Biology (Cells, ecology, general) Archeology, Anthropology (Animals and People, Biological Anthropology, Anthropology Food and Culture, Anthropology Immigrant and Farmworkers) Environmental Geology and Land Development, World History

• Received a two-year Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer degree
• Relevant classes include: mushroom biology, general biology, rocks and minerals geology, national parks geology, cultural anthropology, world anthropology, physical archeology