Associate State Archaeologist

The Historic Properties Program assists 21 districts, comprising 280 Park units, in fulfilling the Department’s mission.  As part of the Historic Properties Program, the Associate State Archeologist performs the more difficult and varied work in archaeological investigation and cultural resource management. The incumbent will utilize their knowledge of pertinent laws and regulations to review and comment on, or prepare, documents addressing cultural resources/historic property identification, evaluation and treatment, and provide guidance that may assist in preserving and managing historic properties.  The Associate State Archeologist prepares eligibility assessments and nominations for archeological resources, serves as the Cultural Resources Emergency Preparedness and Response Coordinator, and manages the Archeological Investigations and Collections Permitting process on behalf of the Department Preservation Officer.  The position requires intermittent travel throughout the state to support cultural resources management needs across Park units, may work irregular hours coordinating requests for emergency Cultural Resource Advisors and collections evacuations, and may respond to emergency incidents.