Archaeologist I (SS-49167)

CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF THE COLVILLE RESERVATION • Coulee City, WA

11d • $25 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Non-Exempt position. Archaeologist I is a professional level position in the History/Archaeology Program. This position is complex and deals with a variety of Cultural Resource Management (CRM) tasks. The incumbent participates on crews conducting archaeological fieldwork (i.e., survey/inventory, evaluative testing, and mitigation/treatment activities) on a project-by-project basis conducting all aspects of cultural resource investigations. The Incumbent will assist with or conduct the documentation of archaeological sites from beginning through report preparation following field work. The Archaeologist I may serve as Crew Chief on specified projects and be required to supervise or assist in the training of less experienced staff in field procedures and methodologies. The incumbent reviews and conducts standard archaeological Global Position System (GPS) duties and Geographic Information System (GIS) manipulation. The Archaeologist I may assist with gathering, compiling, evaluating and analyzing relevant feature attribute data and provides graphic support for reports for various projects and assists with data base maintenance. [All work dependent on federally funded contracts with no guarantees of continuous employment].

Requirements

• BA in Anthropology, or Archaeology, or American History, or Native American Studies with a focus in archaeology
• 24 months of experience in archaeological fieldwork
• 6 months as a crew chief
• Exceptional work experience can substitute for some education
• Valid State Driver’s license
• Eligibility for the Tribes vehicle insurance
• Active understanding of anthropological ethics
• Ability to respect and support the sovereignty of the Colville Confederated Tribes
• Comfortable in the presence of human remains
• History of good work attendance and punctuality
• Reliable transportation
• Willingness to work non-standard work schedules (e.g., 10 days on, 4 days off)
• Ability to perform a variety of outdoor work in inclement weather and rugged field situations
• Ability to lift at least 40 pounds
• Ability to travel out-of-the area for overnight stays
• Demonstrated organizational skills
• Knowledge in the geography of the Upper Columbia River Plateau
• Experience using hand tools (shovels, trowels, hatchet, and clippers)
• Knowledge and ability to utilize Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and Access and computer graphics
• Familiarity with the process of implementing Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act as described in 36CFR800
• Adherence to strict Confidentiality
• Knowledge in Metadata development and maintenance
• Knowledge of ArcView or ArcGIS command language and system architecture
• Knowledge and demonstrated skill in cartographic production
• Knowledge of history and language of the CCT, including an understanding of the twelve Tribes comprising the Confederated Tribes of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation
• Knowledge of other cultural resources laws and regulations, i.e., NEPA, ARPA, NAGPRA and AIRFA
• Working experience with native cultures, tribal sovereignty, and tribal government structure and protocol
• Ability to understand and represent the cultural resource interests of the CCT
• Ability to camp out as necessary
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to multi-task and perform tasks in a timely manner and meet deadlines
• Ability to acquire appropriate fieldwork attire (hat, gloves, works boots, etc.)
• Ability to get along with co-workers, elders, and take direction from supervisors
• Ability to apply professional work standards at all times
• Ability to take clear and concise notes
• Ability to maintain good judgement and common sense
• Knowledge of appropriate writing style, layout, citation procedures, map preparation, and preparation of final and published documents

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and familiarity of CRM contracting, i.e., writing, implementing contract SOWs, budgets, and maintaining project administrative paperwork

Responsibilities

• Conducting archaeological fieldwork (i.e., survey/inventory, evaluative testing, and mitigation/treatment activities)
• Conducting all aspects of cultural resource investigations
• Assisting with or conducting the documentation of archaeological sites from beginning through report preparation
• Serving as Crew Chief on specified projects and supervising or assisting in the training of less experienced staff
• Reviewing and conducting standard archaeological Global Position System (GPS) duties
• Performing Geographic Information System (GIS) manipulation
• Assisting with gathering, compiling, evaluating and analyzing relevant feature attribute data
• Providing graphic support for reports for various projects
• Assisting with data base maintenance
• Becoming a certified boat operator for reservoir fieldwork
• Giving professional and public presentations in support of project work
• Conducting background research
• Writing and producing technical reports to professional standards
• Reading and interpreting aerial photographs, maps, and charts of different scales and projections

Benefits

• Full Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• 401k with employer contributions
• Short- and Long- Term disability for Full-Time employees
• Generous leave package includes paid holidays, sick leave, and annual leave for Full-Time and Part-Time employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level