Historic Preservation Archaeologist Iii

This posting is for the State of Hawaii, Department of Land and Natural Resources, State Historic Preservation Division.

Geographic Notation:
This position’s current geographic location is on Hawaii Island. Applicants from all islands are encouraged to apply. The position’s geographic location will be determined based on the selected candidate’s proximity to the closest available Division office on the island which they reside.

Salary:
Commensurate with training and experience.

If you have any questions regarding this non-civil service exempt position, please contact Alexis Seto at  Monday - Friday, 7:45 a.m.

- 4:30 p.m. (HST).

The State Recruiting Office will refer all inquiries regarding this exempt position to the Department of Land and Natural Resources.

This position is located within the Archaeology Branch and reports to the Hawaii Island Lead Archaeologist (Historic Preservation Archaeologist IV) and, through the Hawaii Island Lead Archaeologist, to the Archaeology Branch Chief. As a Historic Preservation Archaeologist III, this position will perform archaeological activities and duties and daily archaeological operations of an assigned island or islands, including routine analyses and reviews, and preparation of routine documents, under the direct supervision of the Hawaii Island Lead Archaeologist.

This position properly documents in writing all determinations, recommendations, and investigations; maintains records and files in an orderly fashion to ensure public access; and performs other duties as assigned.

Citizenship Requirement:
Applicants must be citizens, permanent resident aliens, or nationals of the United States. Non-citizens with unrestricted employment authorization from the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service may also apply.

Knowledge of:
Must be familiar with State and Federal burial and historic preservation laws, rules and regulations. Must have knowledge of archaeological field standards and the ability to independently identify adherence to these standards. Must also be familiar with Microsoft Office, GIS, and Arc View.

Skills/Abilities to:
Must be able to interpret and apply laws and regulations. Must be able to participate fully in rough terrain work which includes working in dusty, hot and confined areas. Must also have the ability to determine appropriate archaeological methods and procedures and implement them; prepare correspondence and reports; identify and evaluate Hawaiian archaeological resources; coordinate work with other professionals on staff and other government agencies;

and deal effectively with government entities and the general public.

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in archaeology or anthropology. A master’s degree from an accredited college or university, or enrollment in an accredited college or university master’s degree program, in archaeology or anthropology is preferred.

One (1) year of work experience in reviewing various archaeological reports for compliance with State and Federal laws and/or conducting archaeological field work.

Excess work experience as described below may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis provided that the knowledge, skills, and abilities are comparable to those acquired in six years of successful study while completing a college or university curriculum leading to a master’s degree. To be acceptable, the experience must have been of such scope, level and quality as to assure the possession of comparable knowledge, skills and abilities.

Applicants must possess a valid license, type 3 or higher, to drive in the State of Hawaii.

Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant’s overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that they have the ability to perform the duties of the position for which they are being considered.

Applicants must be able to perform the…