Archaeologist- Guam

Colorado State University • Santa Rita, GU

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Archaeologist will be stationed in Guam and provide on-site technical support to the Joint Region Marianas (JRM) Cultural Resources Manager for activities related to Programmatic Agreements between JRM and the Guam State Historic Preservation Officer. The work includes research and assessment of potential effects of military training and testing on cultural resources in the JRM Area of Responsibility, as well as participation in annual stakeholder meetings. The Archaeologist provides cultural-resource inventory and evaluation support, assesses effects on archaeological sites and historic properties, and coordinates with project proponents and managers, CEMML archaeologists, GIS specialists, technicians, and other project representatives. The role works in coordination with the JRM Cooperative Agreement Technical Representative, CEMML Cultural Resources Project Director, and CEMML Principal Investigator.

The position conducts quarterly impact assessments and, when required, archaeological inventory and survey, testing, National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) eligibility evaluations, and data recovery ahead of military training, construction, and land-management activities. It involves research into local prehistory and history, developing and overseeing field investigations, and ensuring project records are properly documented and stored according to Department of Defense standards and protocols. The Archaeologist uses GPS and Survey123 to collect data and maintain site forms, and is responsible for field equipment and conservation supplies.

The position follows the Project Director’s procedures, plans, schedules, and deadlines, and is accountable for completing assigned contract tasks. It requires professional, respectful interaction with Navy personnel and stakeholders, sound communication and conflict-resolution skills, and the ability to work independently in remote, rugged conditions. The employee must be able to deploy from Guam to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, sometimes on short notice, and may supervise temporary field or laboratory technicians. Relocation expenses may be available subject to conditions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in anthropology, archaeology, or a closely related field.
• At least three years of post-graduate professional archaeological work experience, or completed field school demonstrating thorough knowledge of the fundamental principles and theories of professional archaeology.
• Experience combining professional knowledge and work with applicable federal and state regulations, such as Sections 106 and 110 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
• Proficiency in archaeological research, including research design, mitigation plans, fieldwork, artifact analysis and processing for curation, data entry, report production, and site-form preparation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to deploy from Guam to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, sometimes on short notice.
• Ability to walk several consecutive miles over rough, uneven terrain and perform light manual labor in a hot tropical environment, including windy or rainy conditions.
• Physical ability to hike while carrying equipment weighing up to 25 pounds, and to stand for long periods and repeatedly bend, stoop, lift, reach, and dig.
• Ability to work long hours independently in remote, rugged field conditions and harsh weather.
• Valid driver’s license, or ability to obtain one by the employment start date.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; visa sponsorship is not provided.
• Must pass a federal background investigation to obtain a Department of Defense Installation Access Pass and possess a Real ID or passport.
• Must complete a pre-employment criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in anthropology, archaeology, or a related field.
• Meets the Secretary of the Interior’s professional qualification standards in Archaeology (36 CFR Part 61).
• Expertise in federal historic-preservation laws and regulations governing cultural-resource management, including NHPA, NEPA, ARPA, and NAGPRA.
• Expertise applying NRHP evaluation criteria for eligibility under 36 CFR 60.4.
• Experience in artifact analysis, inventory management, and processing artifacts for final curation.
• Previous archaeological field experience in the Pacific region, particularly the Mariana Islands; experience in Guam and/or CNMI is especially desirable.
• Experience consulting with and obtaining data from a State Historic Preservation Office.
• Experience conducting or supervising Phase IA, IB, and II field investigations and authoring reports and documentation for state and local review.
• Familiarity with military culture and its lines of authority, procedures, and protocols.
• Working experience with ESRI ArcGIS or ArcGIS Pro, Survey123, and ArcGIS Online for data development, spatial analysis, and geodatabase management.
• Sound GIS dataset-management skills.
• Familiarity with Programmatic Agreements and/or Memoranda of Agreement.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cultural-resource management actions specified by the JRM Cultural Resources Manager and related to Guam Programmatic Agreements.
• Conduct quarterly impact assessments of historic properties potentially affected by military training and testing.
• Conduct archaeological inventory and survey, testing, NRHP eligibility evaluations, and data recovery when required before military training, construction, and military land-management activities.
• Conduct literature searches and consult primary and secondary research materials to improve understanding of local prehistory and history in regional context.
• Develop and oversee archaeological field investigations, including inventory surveys, National Register site testing, and data recovery at prehistoric and historic sites.
• Record and store project documentation—including field notes, photographs, GIS data, and site forms—in accordance with DoD standards and protocols.
• Collect data using GPS and Survey123 and complete, maintain, and update archaeological site forms.
• Operate and maintain cultural-resource field equipment and maintain accountability for conservation supplies and equipment.
• Coordinate with project proponents and managers, CEMML archaeologists, GIS specialists, technicians, and project representatives.
• Work with the JRM Cooperative Agreement Technical Representative, CEMML Cultural Resources Project Director, and CEMML Principal Investigator.
• Follow Project Director procedures, plans, work schedules, and deadlines, and remain accountable for assigned contract tasks.
• Interact professionally and respectfully with Navy personnel and stakeholders and use effective communication and conflict-resolution skills.
• Deploy from Guam to locations in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, sometimes on short notice.
• May supervise temporary field or laboratory technicians.

Benefits

• The posting describes a robust benefits package, a collaborative atmosphere, and a focus on work-life balance; it refers applicants to CSU benefits information and additional perks.

What This Job Offers

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