Archeologist.

About the role

Design, initiate, administer, and participate in cultural resource surveys and excavations. Consult with the Washington State Historic Preservation Officer, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, Tribes and the Department of Interior regarding the direction of the program. Prepare and/or review documentation on properties for nomination to the National Register of Historical Places. Provide archeological expertise in locating, inventorying, evaluating, and protecting historic properties. Maintain records of compliance efforts including general information and specific information for each project.

Requirements

• Conditions of employment: Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Tier 1, Non-sensitive, Low Risk background is required throughout the appointment.

Qualifications

• Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job.
• Basic Requirement: Archeologist have a bachelor's degree (or higher degree) that included 3 semester hours each in the following course areas: History of archeology, Archeology of a major geographical area such as North America or Africa, Regional archeology, archeological cultures, or sites in a specific part or portion of a major geographical area to acquire or develop a foundation for regional specialization for professional development, Theory and methods of archeology, Methods include, but are not limited to, typology, classification, sampling, cultural evolution, diffusion, dating, and analytical techniques, Archeological field school, to provide a basic understanding of theoretical and practical approaches to research design implementation, field preservation techniques, and report preparation by participation in actual field work. AND Six Semester Hours Of Related Course Work In geography, geology, or cultural geography; history, historiography, or historical archeology; environmental studies; scientific writing (nonfiction English composition); and/or surveying. AND Archeological field school.
• Specialized Experience: Have one year of specialized experience which includes the following: 1) Conduct field investigations to collect archeological and cultural environmental data to locate or preserve historical locations; 2) analyze fieldwork data or generate reports to assess environmental compliance for large areas such as a military base; and 3) assist Archeologist in assessing proposed projects or permits to ensure compliance with things such as environmental or archeological laws, regulations, policies and procedures.

Pay

Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.

Schedule

Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.