Archaeologist Sr. (SS-49170)

Confederated Tribes Of The Colville Reservation; Nespelem (WA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401k with employer contributions

Short- and Long- Term disability

paid holidays

sick leave

annual leave

Job summary

The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation seek an Archaeologist Senior to lead fieldwork across Nespelem, WA, including survey, inventory, testing, and mitigation.

Requires a Master’s in Anthropology/Archaeology/CRM with 4 years of field experience and supervisory background; familiarity with cultural resources laws and Section 106; proficiency with GPS/GIS, LiDAR, and drone tech, and willingness to train staff. Benefits include full medical, dental, vision, and retirement options.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare scopes of work and budgets for projects.
• Conduct archaeological fieldwork (survey/inventory, evaluative testing, mitigation, and treatment activities) on a project-by-project basis.
• 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.
• Identify human remains (preferred).
• Document archaeological sites, including site mapping, preparation of field forms, and artifact screening.
• Prepare reports following fieldwork.
• Serve as a Field Director or Crew Chief on specified projects.
• Review Section 106 compliance letters and documents.
• Supervise or assist in training of less experienced staff in field procedures and methodologies.

Skills

GPS GIS

LiDAR

Drone tech

Fieldwork

Site mapping

Artifact analysis

Report writing

Supervisory experience

Education

Master’s degree in Anthropology/Archaeology/CRM

Tools

Lithic analysis

Historic-era artifact analysis

Job description

Job Details

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

Position

Archaeologist Senior

Salary

$35.13-$40.73, per hour

Reports To

Program Manager

Location

History and Archaeology, Nespelem, WA

Basic Functions

• 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.

Benefits

• 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

Qualifications

Education and Training

• 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Requires demonstrate knowledge of cultural resources laws and regulations;
• Requires familiarity implementing Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act as described in 36CFR800;
• 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

Other Notes

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.

Eligibility

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

In addition, this position may be subject to pre-employment background clearances. If applicable, these clearances must be maintained throughout employment.

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

INFORMATION: Shayla Schilling, Human Resources Technician Senior, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Human Resources Office, P.O. Box 150, Nespelem, WA 99155, [phone]. [e-mail]