Archaeologist II (BD-45446)

CLOSING DATE: 1/30/2026

POSITION: Archeologist II 

SALARY: $28.32 - 32.84

REPORTS TO: Program Manager 

LOCATION: Nespelem 

Basic Functions: .Archaeologist II is a professional level position in the History/Archaeology Program. The position will entail both office and field work. The incumbent will prepare scopes of work and budgets for projects. The incumbent will conduct archaeological fieldwork (i.e., survey/inventory, evaluative testing, and mitigation/treatment activities) on a project by project basis. Incumbent is expected to work in all phases of archaeological projects and understand site recording, mapping, photography, site interpretations and GPS and GIS Technology. At least one specialty area in graphic programs, lithic analysis, historic-era artifact analysis, etc. preferred. The ability to identify human remains (as opposed to faunal remains) is preferred. Incumbent will conduct documentation of archaeological sites, including site mapping, preparation of all field forms, screening of artifacts during testing projects, and post-field artifact processing. The incumbent will prepare reports following the end of fieldwork. Incumbent will serve as a Field Director or Crew Chief on specified projects if necessary. Incumbent will review Section 106 compliance letters and documents. Required to supervise and/or assist in the training of less experienced staff in field procedures and methodologies. Incumbent will complete other tasks pertaining to this position as assigned. There is a chance that forest fire work, or fire rehabilitation, will be available. (Work dependent upon funded contracts with no guarantees of continuous employment; however this is expected to be a full time position)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Training: 

• BS/BA in Anthropology, Archaeology, Cultural Resource Management; (minimum of 20 Qtr. Hrs. in listed fields) 

• AND 36 months of archaeological field experience in prehistoric archaeology, with an emphasis in cultural resource management contract work, (6 months of which must be at a supervisory level).

• Must possess and maintain a valid State Driver’s license and be eligible for the Tribe’s vehicle insurance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Familiarity with the process of implementing Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act as described in 36CFR800 and has a working knowledge of other cultural resource laws and regulations, including NEPA, ARPA, NAGPRA, AIRFA, etc.

• Knowledge of the methods, principles and techniques associated with the profession.

• Familiarity with Global Positioning System (GPS) technology.

• Ability to maintain professional behavior during all encounters with Tribal employees the public, and agency staff.

• Experience conducting various CRM tasks (inventory, evaluation, artifact processing).

• Experience using micro-computers and associated software, (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Trimble Pathfinder, ArcView, or ArcGIS and Corel Draw

• Ability to prepare scopes of work and budgets as needed.

• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

• Ability to prepare project documentation and develop monthly reports from project activities.

• Ability to communicate well with co-workers, other Tribal employees, and outside agencies both verbally and in written format.

• Knowledge/familiarity with the Grand Coulee, Columbia Basin, Lower Snake River

• Experience with a tribal cultural resources program (preferred).

• Be physically able to perform survey and excavation in all weather conditions – walk for miles, shovel for hours

• Have the stamina to work at a computer, stand at a copier, etc. for extended periods of time. 

• Must have the manual dexterity to keyboard, use fine instruments and do delicate excavations.

• Must be comfortable in the presence of Human Remains

• Extreme Confidentiality

Note: Pursuant to Tribal Policy, if this position is safety sensitive it is subject to pre-employment drug testing. In addition, this position is subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug testing.

TRIBAL MEMBER AND INDIAN PREFERENCE WILL APPLY; PREFERENCE WILL ALSO BE GIVEN TO HONORABLY DISCHARGED VETERANS WHO ARE MINIMALLY QUALIFIED.

If required of this position, you must possess and maintain a valid Washington State driver’s license and be eligible for the Tribes’ Vehicle Insurance.  In addition, this position may be subject to pre-employment background clearances.  If applicable, these clearances must be maintained throughout employment.

INFORMATION: Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Human Resources Office, P. O. Box 150, Nespelem, WA  99155

Salary : $28 - $33