Archaeologist

Description

The Office of Species, Minerals, and Energy Coordination is currently recruiting for a Compliance Archaeologist for the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) located in Boise, .

The SHPO Compliance Archaeologist reviews federal projects under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. The incumbent evaluates historic and pre-contact sites for eligibility to the National Register of Historic Places and project impacts, reviews reports, writes comment letters and technical documents, and provides technical assistance to agencies, tribes, consulting firms and the public. The Archaeologist may occasionally conduct field work and give public presentations on Idaho archaeology.

This position is eleigible for flexible work arrangements after 90 days, subject to supervisor discretion.

• Represents the interests of the State of Idaho in Section 106 consultation with federal agencies.
• Interprets and applies federal laws and regulations.
• Reviews archaeological reports, cultural resource studies, environmental documents, and programmatic agreements for technical adequacy, compliance with federal law, and SHPO standards.
• Evaluates archaeological properties for National Register eligibility and determines project effects under Section 106, including direct, indirect, visual, and auditory effects.
• Coordinates Section 106 consultation among agencies, tribes, consulting parties, and other stakeholders.
• Provides technical assistance and recommendations to federal and state agencies, Tribal Historic Preservation Offices, local governments, consultants, and the public.
• Conducts site visits as needed to evaluate project impacts and support compliance reviews.
• Develops and negotiates Memoranda of Agreement, Programmatic Agreements, and mitigation measures to resolve adverse effects.
• Develops, recommends, and implements policies, procedures, guidance, and process improvements.
• Develops and delivers training and public presentations on Section 106, Idaho archaeology, and cultural resource management.
• Conducts both project-specific and programmatic Section 106 reviews.
• Participates in project siting discussions to avoid or minimize impacts to historic properties.
• Assists federal agencies in defining the scope of undertakings, areas of potential effects, and appropriate survey methodologies.
• Assists and advises internal colleagues with plan and context document review and analysis.
• Advises Compliance Manager and SHPO Administrator on issues of federal project compliance.

• Some statewide travel will be required.
• May conduct archaeological field work.
• May supervise volunteers and/or vocational archaeologists.
• Some weekend and/or evening hours will be scheduled.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Must have an advanced degree in anthropology/archaeology, OR, a bachelor's degree in anthropology/archaeology and at least three years professional experience in the field in Accordance with 36 CFR Part 61.

Contemporary archaeological methods and theory;

Federal laws pertaining to cultural resources and antiquities on public lands;

Archaeological survey and site excavation techniques.

Some knowledge in North American Archaeology.

Identifying, mapping, and laying out archaeological sites;

Delineating and mapping geological and ecological units or deposits;

Cleaning and cataloging objects and materials;

Determining value of potential excavation sites;

Directing joint professional/amateur archaeological field and laboratory research;

Writing for professional archaeological publications and /or presentations.

Experience is typically gained by an advanced degree in anthropology/archaeology, OR, a bachelor's degree in anthropology/archaeology and at least three years professional experience in the field in Accordance with 36 CFR Part 61.

We have one of the Nation's best state retirement systems (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit.

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and…