Renewable Energy Archaeologist ​/ Project

* This project position is expected to last thru June 30, 2027*

Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Flexible and compressed schedules will be allowed.

The cultural and historic resources of a community tell the story of its past, a past that makes any single community distinct from all other places. From lumber mills to schools, sacred landscapes to archaeological sites, rustic cabins to office towers, our historic and cultural resources provide everyone with a tangible link to persons and events that have shaped our communities and ourselves.

Preserving these physical reminders of our past creates a sense of place, the result being an environment that instills civic pride and community spirit.

By preserving significant cultural and historic resources, we are able to learn from past achievements (as well as mistakes) in order to improve, enrich, and even enliven, the Washington state that is passed to future generations. To learn more about the vision and role of historic preservation in the State of Washington, download our current Statewide Historic Preservation Plan (Download PDF reader)

You will make determinations of eligibility for the National Register of Historic Places for archaeological sites related to renewable energy projects. You are also expected to work closely with Tribal governments on Tribal concerns and apply mediation skills in situations involving disputing parties for renewable energy projects. Additionally, you will also be developing and teaching various training courses including Section 106, cultural resources training, and lectures on archaeological topics.

• Use independent judgment to make determinations as to whether archaeological sites are eligible to the National Register of Historic Places
• Make determinations as to the effects of federal undertakings (licenses, permits, projects, under the direct or indirect jurisdiction of a federal agency) on archaeological sites as per 36 CFR Part 800
• Conduct reviews of project impacts for the purposes of Executive Order 21-02 State Environmental Policy Act and the National Environmental Policy Act
• Attend scoping meetings, planning meetings, and conduct field visits
• Act as mediator between tribal governments, developers, and archaeologists when the various parties are unable to agree on solutions
• Provide training as needed on Section 106, EO 21-02, and archaeological issues and topics as needed/requested
• Attend archaeological unit meetings and offer opinions and advice to other archologists on archaeological issues affecting projects
• Assist the GIS and Records unit with questions about site forms, reports, or other questions that require archaeological expertise

Travel is estimated to be up to 20% of the work schedule.

Will be in the DAHP office, outdoors on construction sites, or in the field and you may be exposed to construction or road project conditions. Safety equipment will have to be worn as the conditions dictate. Working hours may vary due to the project being examined.

• Valid Driver's License, free from serious traffic violations
• Must meet minimum Professional Qualifications for Historic Preservation Professionals as defined in 36
  
  CFR Part 61 that includes:
• A graduate in archaeology/anthropology
• 4 months lab and field experience, and demonstrated ability to carry research to completion.
• Must have at least 3 years of experience in managing complex archaeological projects or experience completing project reviews for a state or federal agency.
• At least 3 years of experience in applying criteria for listing archaeological properties in the National Register of Historic Places, exceptions to the National Register, and considering integrity issues when applying the National Register criteria.
• Expert knowledge of Washington state prehistory and history.
• Expertise in archaeological field methods and theory.

** Experience may be cumulative

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