Archaeology Tech ; SS

Job Details:

Job Location:

Nespelem - Nespelem, WA 99155, Salary Range: $20.55 - $23.82 Hourly, CLOSING DATE:
October 2nd, 2026

POSITION:
Archaeology Tech I

SALARY: $20.55-$23.82, per hour

REPORTS TO:

Program Manager

LOCATION:

History and Archaeology, Nespelem, WA

Basic Functions:
This is a Non-Exempt position. Traditional Cultural Plants Archaeology Technician I will perform cultural resources work focusing on cultural plants, traditional properties, archaeology, and collections. The job functions will vary between general office work, field work, assisting senior staff and/or working independently.

Position is contracted funded - no guarantee of continued employment should funding cease.

BENEFITS:
We have excellent benefits including full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401k with employer contributions, Short-and Long
- Term disability for Full-Time employees. Generous leave package includes paid holidays, sick leave, and annual leave for Full-Time and Part-Time employees.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Training:

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalency and experience comparable to fulfill the functions of the position. Any experience in Anthropology, Native American Studies, Botany/Plant Ecology, or Museology/Collection Management or closely related field preferred.
• Requires a valid driver’s license and meet insurability requirements. Willingness to become a certified boat operator for fieldwork.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Requires knowledge of CCT history, culture, legends, and traditions of the 12 constituent tribes.
• Requires the knowledge of equipment such as: fax, copier, scanner, digital photo and video, etc.
• Requires knowledge in the use of Microsoft Office Programs
  - Word, Access, and Excel. Must possess the ability to utilize patience and respect in dealing with tribal elders and /or traditional practitioners.
• Requires closely related experience demonstrating the ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Requires the ability to work with tribal elders and/or tribal practitioners.
• Requires the ability to perform all of the duties of the position in a high volume environment that may be dominated by distractions.
• Requires to be able to learn, understand and apply Tribal and agency rules, regulations and policies.
• Requires the ability to plan, organize and prioritize work in order to meet schedules and timelines.
• Requires the ability to use a personal computer to produce correspondence, informational materials, and conduct basic research.
• Requires the ability to maintain strict confidentiality of private and sensitive information.
• Requires the ability to be willing to learn field techniques associated with survey, excavation, and preparation of paperwork (preferred) and use of hand tools (e.g., shovels, trowels, hatchet, clippers).
• Requires willingness to learn oral history, cultural plant, or collections techniques.
• Requires willingness to work on tedious tasks such as photocopying documents.
• Requires a dependable and punctual work history.
• Requires the ability to work independently after initial training development.
• Requires the ability to multi-task while working under and meeting deadlines.
• Requires the ability to maintain good judgement and common sense.
• Must work well with others.

Note:

Pursuant to Tribal Policy, if this position is safety sensitive it is subject to pre-employment drug testing. In addition, this position is subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug testing.

TRIBAL MEMBER AND INDIAN PREFERENCE WILL APPLY; PREFERENCE WILL ALSO BE GIVEN TO HONORABLY DISCHARGED VETERANS WHO ARE MINIMALLY QUALIFIED.

If required of this position, you must possess and maintain a valid Washington State driver’s license and be eligible for the Tribes’ Vehicle Insurance. In addition, this position may be subject to pre-employment background clearances. If applicable, these clearances must be maintained throughout employment.

INFORMATION:
Shayla Schilling, Human Resources Technician Senior, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Human Resources Office, P.O. Box 150, Nespelem, WA 99155, . shayla.sch