Archaeologist (Natural Resource Specialist 4)

State of Oregon • Bend, OR

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of State Lands (DSL) is seeking an experienced Archaeologist to join their Real Property Program. This permanent, full-time position, based in the Bend office, will serve as the agency's technical and scientific expert on cultural resource management. The role involves conducting archaeological records research, field surveys, and testing, as well as submitting technical reports to the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). The Archaeologist will also evaluate applications for authorizations related to school lands or Oregon-owned waterways and provide cultural resource evaluations for agency land sales or exchanges. This position is eligible for a hybrid remote schedule, requiring 3-4 days in the office per week, with frequent travel and fieldwork expected.

Requirements

• A master’s degree in archaeology, anthropology, history, classics or a closely related discipline with a specialization in archaeology.
• Twelve weeks of supervised experience in basic archaeological field research, including both survey and excavation and four weeks of laboratory analysis or curating.
• Successful design and execution of an archaeological study, as evidenced by a Master of Arts or Master of Science thesis, or report equivalent in scope and quality, dealing with archaeological field research.
• Have the qualifications of an Oregon Qualified Archeologist and be in good standing with SHPO to access confidential records and apply for permits upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of environmental, rangeland, forestland and natural resource issues and conflicts.
• Demonstrated expertise in state and federal cultural resource laws.
• Skill and experience in reading and interpreting topographic maps and aerial photos.
• Demonstrated experience working with tribal governments.
• Working knowledge of geology, pedology and rangeland plant identification.
• Have or obtain a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record to operate state vehicles for site visits prior to hire.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a variety of terrains.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills to communicate with a variety of interested parties, government agencies and the public.
• Knowledge or experience using GPS and GIS.
• Experience in identifying and recording pre-contact & historic resources.
• Knowledge of Pacific Northwest archaeology, history, and regional artifact types.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain the cultural resource program for the agency.
• Perform background research of SHPO confidential records prior to ground disturbing projects, land sales/exchanges, or proprietary authorizations.
• Perform cultural resource field surveys and testing as needed to ensure agency related ground disturbing projects avoid, minimize or mitigate impacts to all pre-contact cultural resource properties.
• Prepare technical and scientific reports with maps, photos, tables, sites, and isolate forms that discuss project scope, results, resource analysis and provide recommendations to SHPO for concurrence.
• Provide oversight on multiagency cultural resource projects involving DSL lands to ensure projects are in compliance with cultural resource laws.
• Communicate with DSL management and staff on cultural resource issues and provide guidance and recommendations for land sales, exchanges and ground disturbing activities.
• Represent DSL at interagency cultural resource meetings and committees, serving as a technical expert on cultural resources.
• Update GIS database with records from surveys conducted on DSL ownership from SHPO’s OARRA’s database.
• Maintain confidential records of all cultural resources and associated documentation for surveys completed on DSL ownership.

Benefits

• 95% to 99% of medical insurance premiums paid by the agency for full-time employees, including mental health and alternative care coverage.
• Accrue 8 hours of sick leave per month.
• Accrue at least 8 hours of vacation leave per month, with accruals increasing every 5 years.
• 11 paid holidays.
• 1 floating holiday.
• 3 personal business days.
• Optional insurances.
• Flexible spending plans.
• Automatic enrollment into the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) after 6 months of full-time service.

What This Job Offers

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