Archaeologist 2 - Long-Term Non-Permanent

Job Description

The Department of Natural Resources, Division of

Parks & Outdoor Recreation,

is recruiting for multiple long-term, non-permanent Archaeologist 2 positions in Anchorage.

This position is open to Alaska Residents only.

Please check our

residency definition

to determine if you qualify.

What You Will Be Doing:

The individual will work in the Review/Compliance Unit of the Office of History and Archaeology and will report to the unit's lead to review development or improvement projects that are federally and/or state licensed, funded, permitted, or on federal and/or state land for potential impacts to properties eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. The position will draft written recommendations to the state/federal agencies on what action is necessary to avoid, minimize, or mitigate adverse effects to historic properties. The position will represent the office in consultation meetings and provide technical assistance to the office, agency partners, consulting parties, and members of the public. The position may serve as a Cultural Resource Liaison with one or more state agencies. As applicable, the individual will serve as the office point of contact for one or more designated agencies and will review agency projects for potential effects on historic properties and/or significant cultural resources. The position will also provide technical and planning assistance to agency staff through early project planning, reviewing survey scopes of work, and participating in environmental public meetings.

Mission and Values/Culture:

The Office of History and Archaeology (OHA) is Alaska's primary office with knowledge and expertise in historic preservation, dedicated to preserving and interpreting Alaska's past, and it serves as Alaska's State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). OHA administers programs authorized by both the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and the Alaska Historic Preservation Act of 1971. The office works with federal and state agencies, tribes, local governments, the public, and educational and not-for-profit organizations to identify, preserve, protect, and interpret the state's cultural, historic, and archaeological resources, ensuring that our heritage is passed on to future generations.

Benefits of Joining Our Team:

This position is part of a team of cultural resource professionals working together to protect Alaska’s heritage. The position and the nature of the projects reviewed increase an individual's understanding of historic preservation guidelines, standards, and regulations to a mastery level. Other skills useful for career development include agreement document development and implementation, project management, public speaking, and dispute resolution. The office hosts many subject matter experts and actively supports mentorship and knowledge sharing. The position helps shape historic preservation policy, offers insight into federal-state cultural resource programs, and helps local communities preserve Alaska's historic and culturally significant places. Work schedules may be flexible, especially during episodes of inclement weather.

The Working Environment You Can Expect:

The Office of History and Archaeology has an open office environment in the Atwood Building, Suite 1310, in downtown Anchorage. The incumbent will complete digital scanning, copying, filing, and computer work; attend in-person and virtual meetings; and have access to desk space and a computer, as well as conference rooms available by appointment. The position may involve travel for project meetings or fieldwork, including travel to cities, towns, communities, and remote locations throughout Alaska.

We are looking for a candidate who possesses the following position-specific competencies.

History and Archeology: Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and impact on particular civilizations and cultures, and of preservation and archival techniques.

Technical Expertise: Effectively applies technical knowledge to solve a range of problems; develops technical solutions to new or highly complex problems that cannot be solved using existing methods or approaches; is sought out as an expert to provide advice or solutions in the technical area.

Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.

Customer Service: Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.

Standards: Knowledge of standards that either are compliant with or derived from established standards or guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree from an accredited college in archaeology, or anthropology with course emphasis in archaeology, including or supplemented by two field seasons experience, of at least two months duration each, in archaeology site location, identification and excavation. One field season must have been as a team supervisor.

Substitution: Two years of professional archaeological research which included field experience, beyond the specified bachelor's degree, may be substituted for the required master's degree.

Additional Required Information

** Please read the information below carefully. **

If invited to interview

,

please bring the following materials. Failure to do so may result in loss of consideration. Required documents include:

Cover letter - see below for further instructions.

Educational transcripts.

Resume with professional references, including former employer.

Driver's license.

SPECIAL NOTICES

Experience in archaeological work, preferably in Alaska.

Experience in working with federal and/or state Cultural Resource Management laws, regulations, and guidelines, especially Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.

Experience in applying the National Register of Historic Places criteria for determinations of eligibility or listing in the National Register of Historic Places.

Preferred: a graduate degree in Anthropology/Archaeology or meeting the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualifications for Archaeology or History.

Application Notice

You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or by submitting a paper application. Instructions for applying are available on the Workplace Alaska

How to Apply

webpage

. We must receive your application by 5:00 p.m. Alaska Standard Time on the closing date.

Cover Letter

If invited to an interview, you will be required to provide a cover letter. It should be two to three paragraphs (no longer than one page) and address your knowledge and experience related to the desired position-specific competencies listed above. Your cover letter will serve as a writing sample

and will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment.

Supplemental Questions

For your application to be evaluated, you must answer the Supplemental Questions. The State of Alaska (SOA) uses four proficiency levels to measure and describe an applicant’s competence in applying specific behaviors, knowledge, skills, and abilities to accomplish a specific task. The four proficiency levels are Mastery, Fluency, Literacy, and Discovery. You must rate your proficiency level for each competency listed in the supplemental questions.

Education

If post-secondary education is required to meet th