You will serve as an Archeologist at Dinosaur National Monument located in Dinosaur, Colorado. Please visit find a park for additional park information. This is a Permanent, Competitive, Full-time appointment.
At the full performance level (GS-11) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: Serves as the Section 106 compliance specialist for the monument, leading compliance processes as required by Sections 106 and 110 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Archeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA), NPS Management Policies, and cultural resource management guidelines for planning, infrastructure, and other projects.
Conducts field monitoring and archeological surveys, and prepares compliance documentation for park undertakings, coordinating consultations with Colorado and Utah State Historic Preservation Offices, 36 traditionally associated Tribes, and other state and federal agencies as needed. Serves as an advisor to park management on cultural resources.
Identifies, evaluates, and monitors cultural resources, identifies potential threats, and makes recommendations to management regarding status and mitigation of impacts (present and future). Determines research needs and coordinates efforts toward obtaining research through various programs, grants, and contracts. Reviews archaeological research project proposals, scopes of work, and task directives prepared for planning and other management purposes.
Manages archeological collections according to established museum procedures. In cooperation with appropriate staff, researchers, and partners, the incumbent designs, implements, and supervises multi-phased archeological projects involving documentary, archival, and collections research; field investigations (both survey and excavation); and laboratory analysis. Incorporates use of GPS, GIS and other computer software in support of data collection and reporting activities.
This position has a mandatory education requirement. All appropriate transcripts must be submitted for proper crediting. You must submit a copy of your transcript(s) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience. Transcripts must include your name, school name, grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, and date the degree was conferred, if applicable. A typed list of courses, grades, semester/quarter hours, GPA, etc.
will not be accepted. Non-submission may result in being rated not qualified for the position. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.
Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | U.S. Department of Education.
https://www.ed.gov/about/initiatives/international-affairs/recognition-of-foreign-qualification
This position is with National Park Service, Department of the Interior.
The posted pay range is $74678 – $97087/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-11-10.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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