Archaeologist

NEW Solutions • Santa Fe, NM

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About The Position

The Archaeologist supports the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) New Mexico State Office through the Experienced Services Program administered by National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions). The work supports BLM field offices with cultural-resource responsibilities, including compliance with Sections 106 and 110 of the National Historic Preservation Act and objectives related to the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The position assists with Section 106 projects in support of Field Office Resource Management Plans, coordinates with partners on NAGPRA cases, maintains cultural-resources GIS databases, and supports oil, gas, and geothermal lease-sale Section 106 work. The role is listed at 24 hours per week and $60.00 per hour. Enrollment in the Experienced Worker Programs is temporary and at will; an enrollee is not a federal employee or a NEW Solutions employee.

Requirements

• At least 20 years of experience in archaeology, or a BA/BS degree in Anthropology or Archaeology.
• Experience with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Teams, MS SharePoint, and ArcGIS Collector.
• Ability to operate four-wheel-drive vehicles.
• Navigation skills using GPS coordinates.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Able to work at a computer for hours at a time.

Nice To Haves

• A master’s degree, with at least 15 additional years of archaeology experience.
• Experience with federal projects.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Sections 106 and 110 of the National Historic Preservation Act and work toward NAGPRA-related objectives within the planning areas of supported field offices.
• Assist with Section 106 projects and activities for BLM New Mexico in support of Field Office Resource Management Plans.
• Coordinate with SHPO, THPO, and tribal partners to further resolution of NAGPRA cases throughout BLM New Mexico.
• Keep cultural-resources management GIS databases up to date and adequate.
• Seek ways to expedite and improve permit processing while complying with applicable laws, policies, and regulations.
• Assist with other work related to the New Mexico State Office.
• Support Section 106 work for oil, gas, and geothermal lease sales.
• Conduct permitting, research, correspondence drafting, meetings, reporting, collaboration, and Teams meetings as needed.
• Travel overnight for 3–5 trips to the State Office and/or museum repositories and anticipate 1–2 air trips for field-site visits lasting 2–3 days.

What This Job Offers

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