Archeologist
Reclamation is seeking a mid-career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on his/her expertise as an Archeologist. You can make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment. Would you enjoy providing assistance in a wide range of archeological, cultural resource management, and general environmental activities and tasks? Here is a great opportunity to join a great organization with excellent growth potential!LOCATION:
WESTERN COLORADO AREA OFFICE (WCAO), TECHNICAL SERVICES DIVISION, SOUTHERN ENVIRONMENTAL & PLANNING GROUP, WATER DUTY STATIONED IN DURANGO, COLORADO. View living conditions for DURANGO, CO here.Reviews non-Reclamation archeological reports for compliance with DOI standards and makes recommendations for submission to the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO). Prepares contract specifications for inventory, data recovery, or other work involving cultural resources. Conducts field compliance inspections of inventories conducted by Reclamation and non-Reclamation contractors.Evaluates the impact of proposed construction, operations, and maintenance projects on cultural resources, using the Archeological and Historical Preservation Act, the National Historic Preservation Act, the Archeological Resources Protection Act, the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, and the National Environmental Policy Act. Provides cultural resources input into NEPA documents prepared by staff or outside contractors. Provides input into Resource Management Plans.Conducts archeological inventories and limited testing in support of Reclamation actions; analyzes and evaluates findings; prepares reports using accepted methods and standards of the profession. Makes recommendations as to eligibility of sites for the National Register of Historic Places, assessments of effect, and recommendations for mitigating measures. Prepares consultation letters required for Section 106 of the National Historic Preservatoin Act.Compiles data from reports, maps, and drawings to provide information on effects to cultural resources caused by potential or existing projects.Assists in developing and maintaining archeological site and report records in WCAO. Assists in maintaining the office's archaeological site file records, map records, and report records.Assists in developing public education and outreach initiatives, which may include coordinating outreach projects with the New Mexico State Parks archaeologist and Colorado Parks and Wildlife staff, conducting public tours, giving public presentations, and participating in public archeology programs organized by other state or Federal agencies.Physical Demands - Field assignments involve as much as 40 percent of the incumbent's time and will require considerable walking, climbing, stooping, and bending. The operation of two and four-wheel drive vehicles on primitive roads is also required. Office work may require long periods of sitting and considerable concentration on minute details.Work Environment - The incumbent is required to spend as much as 40 percent of the work time in field and primitive environments. The operation of two and four wheel drive vehicles is required. Temperature extremes are great in both winter and summer. Maximum temperatures of 100 degrees F. are common in July and August. Terrain varies from moderately level to steep; sandy to rocky. High winds, dust, and pollen occasionally present moderate environmental hazards. Approximately 60 percent of the work will be in a modern, air-conditioned office building. Basic RequirementsA. Education1. Degree that includes 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.ANDSix 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/orsurveying;ANDArcheological field school.2. Related Curriculum:
degree in anthropology (with emphasis on ethnology, physical anthropology, or scientific linguistics), history, American studies, or a related discipline may be accepted as satisfying in full the educational requirements, provided the curriculum supplied academic course work is sufficiently similar to the requirements in A.1 (including archeological field school).ORB. Combination of Education and Experience College-level education or training that provided knowledge equivalent to that described in A above, plus appropriate technical experience or additional education.ORC. Experience Four years of archeological work experience that demonstrated a thorough knowledge of the fundamental principles and theories of professional archeology. Work experience must included archeology field experience, which may include that gained in an archeological field school. Field experience should have included a combination of professional experience in archeological survey, excavation, laboratory analysis, and preparation of written materials. Applicants with such field experience should, after additional experience under the direction of a higher-grade archeologist, be able to demonstrate the ability to be a crew chief, directing the work of others at a single location as a part of a larger archeological project.ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT:
In addition to meeting the Basic Education Qualification Requirements, applicants must have additional education and/or specialized experience as follows:
-- To qualify for the GS-9 level, you must have completed 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education or possess a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree in a field of study that is directly related to the duties of this position -OR- possess 1 year of specialized experience (defined below) equivalent in difficulty and complexity to at least the GS-7 level in the federal service -OR- have a combination of graduate level education and specialized experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position.-- Definition of Specialized Experience - To meet specialized experience, your resume must describe experience that demonstrates the particular knowledge, skills and abilities as follows:
Experience conducting archeological field surveys and archeological monitoring; planning and performing field inspections; utilizing computerized systems to process and analyze archeological data; and writing archeological reports on field investigations. Experince utilizing National Historic Preservation Act Section 106 consultation procedures. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.If you do not meet the qualification requirements listed above, you will be determined not qualified for this position.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
WESTERN COLORADO AREA OFFICE (WCAO), TECHNICAL SERVICES DIVISION, SOUTHERN ENVIRONMENTAL & PLANNING GROUP, WATER DUTY STATIONED IN DURANGO, COLORADO. View living conditions for DURANGO, CO here.Reviews non-Reclamation archeological reports for compliance with DOI standards and makes recommendations for submission to the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO). Prepares contract specifications for inventory, data recovery, or other work involving cultural resources. Conducts field compliance inspections of inventories conducted by Reclamation and non-Reclamation contractors.Evaluates the impact of proposed construction, operations, and maintenance projects on cultural resources, using the Archeological and Historical Preservation Act, the National Historic Preservation Act, the Archeological Resources Protection Act, the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, and the National Environmental Policy Act. Provides cultural resources input into NEPA documents prepared by staff or outside contractors. Provides input into Resource Management Plans.Conducts archeological inventories and limited testing in support of Reclamation actions; analyzes and evaluates findings; prepares reports using accepted methods and standards of the profession. Makes recommendations as to eligibility of sites for the National Register of Historic Places, assessments of effect, and recommendations for mitigating measures. Prepares consultation letters required for Section 106 of the National Historic Preservatoin Act.Compiles data from reports, maps, and drawings to provide information on effects to cultural resources caused by potential or existing projects.Assists in developing and maintaining archeological site and report records in WCAO. Assists in maintaining the office's archaeological site file records, map records, and report records.Assists in developing public education and outreach initiatives, which may include coordinating outreach projects with the New Mexico State Parks archaeologist and Colorado Parks and Wildlife staff, conducting public tours, giving public presentations, and participating in public archeology programs organized by other state or Federal agencies.Physical Demands - Field assignments involve as much as 40 percent of the incumbent's time and will require considerable walking, climbing, stooping, and bending. The operation of two and four-wheel drive vehicles on primitive roads is also required. Office work may require long periods of sitting and considerable concentration on minute details.Work Environment - The incumbent is required to spend as much as 40 percent of the work time in field and primitive environments. The operation of two and four wheel drive vehicles is required. Temperature extremes are great in both winter and summer. Maximum temperatures of 100 degrees F. are common in July and August. Terrain varies from moderately level to steep; sandy to rocky. High winds, dust, and pollen occasionally present moderate environmental hazards. Approximately 60 percent of the work will be in a modern, air-conditioned office building. Basic RequirementsA. Education1. Degree that includes 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.ANDSix 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/orsurveying;ANDArcheological field school.2. Related Curriculum:
degree in anthropology (with emphasis on ethnology, physical anthropology, or scientific linguistics), history, American studies, or a related discipline may be accepted as satisfying in full the educational requirements, provided the curriculum supplied academic course work is sufficiently similar to the requirements in A.1 (including archeological field school).ORB. Combination of Education and Experience College-level education or training that provided knowledge equivalent to that described in A above, plus appropriate technical experience or additional education.ORC. Experience Four years of archeological work experience that demonstrated a thorough knowledge of the fundamental principles and theories of professional archeology. Work experience must included archeology field experience, which may include that gained in an archeological field school. Field experience should have included a combination of professional experience in archeological survey, excavation, laboratory analysis, and preparation of written materials. Applicants with such field experience should, after additional experience under the direction of a higher-grade archeologist, be able to demonstrate the ability to be a crew chief, directing the work of others at a single location as a part of a larger archeological project.ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT:
In addition to meeting the Basic Education Qualification Requirements, applicants must have additional education and/or specialized experience as follows:
-- To qualify for the GS-9 level, you must have completed 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education or possess a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree in a field of study that is directly related to the duties of this position -OR- possess 1 year of specialized experience (defined below) equivalent in difficulty and complexity to at least the GS-7 level in the federal service -OR- have a combination of graduate level education and specialized experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position.-- Definition of Specialized Experience - To meet specialized experience, your resume must describe experience that demonstrates the particular knowledge, skills and abilities as follows:
Experience conducting archeological field surveys and archeological monitoring; planning and performing field inspections; utilizing computerized systems to process and analyze archeological data; and writing archeological reports on field investigations. Experince utilizing National Historic Preservation Act Section 106 consultation procedures. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.If you do not meet the qualification requirements listed above, you will be determined not qualified for this position.
- Department:
0193 Archeology - Salary Range:
$51,440 to $66,868 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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