Archaeologist

National Experienced Workforce Solutions; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) is seeking an Archaeologist in Santa Fe, NM, to support the Bureau of Land Management through the Experienced Services Program. The role emphasizes compliance with NHPA/NAGPRA and involves travel to state offices and field sites.

The position requires extensive archaeology experience, GIS and MS Office proficiency, and 4x4 vehicle operation. Enrollment is temporary and reflects a national initiative for experienced workers aged 55+.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 20 year(s) of experience in Archaeology OR BA/BS Degree in Anthropology/Archaeology.
• Masters Degree preferred with minimum additional experience of 15 year(s) in Archaeology.
• Experience with federal projects preferred. Operation of 4 wheel drive vehicles. Navigation skills using GPS coordinates.

Responsibilities

• Adheres with Section 106 and 110 compliance of the National Historic Preservation Act and the works to complete objectives related to the Native American Graves and Repatriation Act within the planning areas of all field offices supported by the New Mexico State Office.
• Assists with Section 106 projects and activities related to BLM New Mexico in direct support of the Field Office Resource Management Plans.40%
• Coordinates with partners SHPO/THPO/Tribes to further resolution of NAGPRA cases throughout the BLM New Mexico. Ensures cultural resources management GIS databases are up to date and adequate. Seeks ways to expedite and improve permit processing while following the respective laws, policies, and regulations.40%
• Assist with other work related to the NMSO Support Oil & Gas and Geothermal lease sale Section 106 work.20%

Skills

Archaeology experience

GPS navigation

4x4 vehicle operation

Education

BA/BS in Anthropology/Archaeology

Masters preferred in Archaeology

Tools

Windows

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Teams

MS SharePoint

ArcGIS

Job description

Archaeologist

ID: B22NM538NM-003

Location: Santa Fe

Program: BLM

Wage/Hr: $60.00

Hours/Week: 24

Minimum Age: 55

For over 25 years, National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) has specialized in connecting experienced workers (ages 55+) with full-time and part-time job opportunities that support the critical missions of Federal Agencies across the United States.

NEW Solutions connects experienced workers (ages 55+) with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). These experienced professionals provide administrative, scientific, technical, and other professional skills that support the Bureau of Land Management through the Experienced Services Program (ESP).

Positions listed here do not guarantee employment for any definite period. Enrollment in the Experienced Worker Programs administered by NEW Solutions is temporary. The enrollment relationship between NEW Solutions and the Enrollee is an ?at-will? relationship. This means that an Enrollee is free to terminate enrollment at any time during the enrollment period, and NEW Solutions and the Agency have the right to terminate the relationship with the Enrollee.

PLEASE NOTE: An ?Enrollee? is not a federal employee, nor an employee of NEW Solutions. An ?Enrollee? is a participant in a grant program established through a Cooperative Agreement funded by the agency and administered by NEW Solutions.

This opportunity applies to applicants legally eligible to work in the United States.

Qualifications

Minimum of 20 year(s) of experience in Archaeology OR BA/BS Degree in Anthropology/Archaeology. Masters Degree preferred with minimum additional experience of 15 year(s) in Archaeology

• Experience with federal projects preferred. Operation of 4 wheel drive vehicles. Navigation skills using GPS coordinates
• Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Teams, MS SharePoint, ArcGIS
• Collector

Duties

Adheres with Section 106 and 110 compliance of the National Historic Preservation Act and the works to complete objectives related to the Native American Graves and Repatriation Act within the planning areas of all field offices supported by the New Mexico State Office.

• Assists with Section 106 projects and activities related to BLM New Mexico in direct support of the Field Office Resource Management Plans.40%
• Coordinates with partners SHPO/THPO/Tribes to further resolution of NAGPRA cases throughout the BLM New Mexico. Ensures cultural resources management GIS databases are up to date and adequate. Seeks ways to expedite and improve permit processing while following the respective laws, policies, and regulations.40%
• Assist with other work related to the NMSO Support Oil & Gas and Geothermal lease sale Section 106 work.20%

Other

• Overnight travel: 3-5 trips to State office and/or museum repositories
• Air travel anticipated: 1-2 trips to field site visits of 2-3 days.
• Health and Safety Considerations: Work consists of primarily office sedentary work; Ergonomics are the greatest concern; Safe working space free of potential hazards;
• Required Safety Gear: PPE provided as needed
• Physical requirements: Work is computer based in an office or indoor environment. Must be able to work at a computer for hours at a time. Ergonomics are of high concern as well as work space hazards for a remote candidate. Sedintary work. Permitting, research, drafting correspondence, meetings, reports, collaboration, Teams meetings, etc. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

NEW Solutions is committed to promoting equal opportunity and to an environment free from discrimination and harassment in any form administering Experienced Worker Programs under cooperative agreements with federal agencies. It is NEW Solutions' policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equal opportunity and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in enrolling participants in the federal programs.