Archeologist

National Park Service • Dinosaur, CO

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About The Position

Serve as an Archeologist at Dinosaur National Monument in Dinosaur, Colorado. At the GS-11 full-performance level, the position leads cultural-resource compliance and management work for park projects and advises park management on cultural resources. The work includes archeological monitoring, surveys, research, collections management, and multi-phase projects involving documentary and archival research, field investigations, and laboratory analysis. The position uses GPS, GIS, and other computer software to support data collection and reporting. Work is performed indoors and outdoors in all types of weather; duties may involve strenuous activity and potentially hazardous terrain and settings. Telework may be allowed with supervisor approval.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national.
• Must meet the mandatory basic archeology education or experience requirements, including the applicable coursework and archeological field-school requirements, or qualify through an accepted combination of education and experience or four years of qualifying archeological work experience.
• Must meet the GS-11 specialized-experience requirement: at least one year equivalent to GS-09 performing qualifying archeological and cultural-resource work; alternatively, three years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent in archeology, anthropology, or a closely related field; or an equivalent combination.
• Qualifying specialized experience includes archeological investigations, surveys, testing, excavation or monitoring; field inspections, research, and resource assessments; cultural-resource permit and fieldwork-plan review; computerized archeological data processing and analysis; long-range cultural-resource protection and management; or preparation of determinations of eligibility and National Register nominations.
• Submit transcripts to support education used to qualify; transcripts must contain the specified identifying and academic information. Foreign education must be evaluated as equivalent to U.S. education.
• Resume must state the nature of duties, employment dates by month and year, and hours worked per week; developmental positions must show duties and dates by grade level.
• Must pass a background investigation and favorable adjudication, participate in Direct Deposit, and pass E-Verify employment verification.
• Must wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards.
• Must be at least 18 years old to operate government vehicles and hold a valid state driver's license.
• Must serve a one-year probationary period.
• Must meet all qualifications by the announcement closing date of 11/10/2026.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monument’s Section 106 compliance processes under the National Historic Preservation Act and related laws, policies, and cultural-resource management guidelines for planning, infrastructure, and other projects.
• Conduct field monitoring and archeological surveys, and prepare compliance documentation for park undertakings.
• Coordinate consultation with Colorado and Utah State Historic Preservation Offices, 36 traditionally associated Tribes, and other state and federal agencies as needed.
• Advise park management on cultural resources; identify, evaluate, and monitor resources and potential threats; and recommend resource-status and impact-mitigation actions.
• Determine research needs and coordinate research through programs, grants, and contracts.
• Review archeological research proposals, scopes of work, and task directives prepared for planning and management purposes.
• Manage archeological collections according to established museum procedures.
• Design, implement, and supervise multi-phase archeological projects with staff, researchers, and partners, including documentary, archival, and collections research; field survey and excavation; and laboratory analysis.
• Use GPS, GIS, and other computer software to support data collection and reporting.

Benefits

• A uniform allowance will be provided.
• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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