Archaeologist Sr.; SS

Job Details

Job Location:

Nespelem - Nespelem, WA 99155, Salary Range: $35.13 - $40.73 Hourly, CLOSING DATE:
October 2nd, 2026

Archaeologist Senior

$35.13-$40.73, per hour

Program Manager

History and Archaeology, Nespelem, WA

• Incumbent will prepare scopes of work and budgets for projects.
• Incumbent will conduct archaeological fieldwork (i.e., survey/inventory, evaluative testing, mitigation, and treatment activities) on a project-by-project basis.
• Incumbent is expected to have experience in all phases of archaeological projects and understand site recording, mapping, photography, and site interpretations.
• Experience using GPS and GIS technology, graphic programs, and either lithic analysis or historic-era artifact analysis is preferred.
• Experience using LiDAR and Drone Technology preferred.
• The ability to identify human remains (as opposed to faunal remains) is preferred.
• Incumbent conducts documentation of archaeological sites, including site mapping, preparation of all field forms, and screening of artifacts during field projects, and post-field artifact processing.
• Incumbent prepares reports following fieldwork.
• Incumbent serves as a Field Director or Crew Chief on specified projects.
• Incumbent will review Section 106 compliance letters and documents.
• Must supervise or assist in the training of less experienced staff in field procedures and methodologies.
• Other duties as assigned.

• full Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• 401k with employer contributions
• Short-and Long
  - Term disability for Full-Time employees
• paid holidays
• sick leave
• annual leave for Full-Time and Part-Time employees

• Requires a Master’s degree in Anthropology, History, Archaeology, or Cultural Resources Management pertinent to the position; AND 4 years field experience in prehistoric archaeology with an emphasis in CRM contract work; AND supervisory experience
• Must have a valid Washington State Driver’s License
• Must successfully clear a criminal history background inquiry and financial inquiry.

• Requires demonstrate knowledge of cultural resources laws and regulations;
• Requires familiarity implementing Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act as described in 36
  
  CFR
  800;
• Requires work experience demonstrating the ability to perform the duties of this position
• Requires knowledge of standard archaeological equipment and techniques required;
• Requires to have some knowledge of the cultural history or language(s) of the CCT;
• Requires to have some knowledge of the geography in the Columbia River;
• Requires to demonstrate a working knowledge of CCT history, culture, legends, and traditions as they pertain to the 12 Tribes.
• Requires knowledge to conduct background research independently.
• Requires to be able to multitask and meet deadlines
• Requires the ability to write and produce reports to professional standards, including knowledge of appropriate writing style, layout, citation procedures, map preparation, and preparation of final and published documents.
• Requires maintaining project administrative paperwork preferred.
• Requires incumbent must be able to interact with the public in a positive and friendly way
• Requires incumbent must be self-motivated and have an ability to work alone
• Requires to have a basic comfort level with hand tools (hammers, screw drivers, etc.)
• Requires incumbent must be able and willing to ask for assistance
• Requires incumbent must maintain good judgement and common sense
• Requires to be able to work cooperatively with co-workers, elders, and the visiting public

Note:

Pursuant to Tribal Policy, if this position is safety sensitive it is subject to pre-employment drug testing. In addition, this position is…