Associate State Archaeologist

Associate State Archaeologist

The reporting location for this position is Headquarters in Sacramento, CA. This position will work under the general direction of the Senior State Archeologist.

The Associate State Archaeologist performs, with considerable independence and accountability, the more difficult and complex work in cultural resources management (CRM) and archaeological research mandated for the Office of Historic Preservation by applying both federal and state rules, regulations, guidelines, and best practices. The Associate State Archaeologist reviews and comments on or prepares documents that deal with historic properties identification, evaluation, treatment, and registration.

Makes recommendations and performs actions that may assist in preserving or otherwise addressing historic properties. The incumbent may assist management in developing policies, guidelines and standards that would be used by internal and external stakeholders to identify, evaluate, document, and manage cultural resources under applicable environmental and historic preservation laws and regulations. The position reports to the Office of Historic Preservation in Downtown Sacramento.

Training and Development Assignments may be considered.

This position is designated as telework eligible-office centered.

State housing is not available. For further information regarding this position, please contact Brendon Greenaway at  or e-mail

This recruitment may be used to fill identical vacancies which may occur within 180 days of the Final Filing Date of this job posting.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.