Archaeologist Asst

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Location:

Springfield, IL, US, 62701

Job Requisition

Closing Date: 01/23/2026

Agency:
Department of Natural Resources

Class

Title:

CONTRACTUAL WORKER - 10000

Salary: $45/hr.

Job Type: Hourly

Category:
Part Time

County:
Sangamon

This position is a Contractual Part-Time opening with the Illinois Dept. of Natural Resources in the State Historic Preservation Office.

The contractor will work under the direction of the Principal Archaeologist of the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), within the IL Dept. of Natural Resources, to conduct compliance reviews pursuant to the Illinois State Agency Historic Resources Preservation Act and the National Historic Preservation Act for effects to cultural resources and other duties as assigned.

• Conduct reviews for both the Federal review and compliance program under the National Historic Preservation Act and State program under the Illinois State Agency Historic Resource Preservation Act.
• Conduct field inspections and archaeological site visits as needed.
• Assist National Register Section staff with evaluations of archaeological sites for National Register eligibility and collaborate in the reviews of National Register Nominations for archaeological resources.
• Provide technical support to agencies, organizations, and individuals pertaining to federal and state historic preservation laws and regulations.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

• Graduate degree in archaeology, anthropology, or closely related field plus;
• At least one year of full-time professional experience or equivalent specialized training in archaeological research, administration, or management;
• At least four months of supervised field and analytic experience in…