ARCHEOLOGICAL SPECIALIST (SEASONAL)

State of California; California; On-site; USD 52,367,000 - 63,414,000; Part time

Job summary

State of California—Channel Coast District is hiring an Archaeological Specialist (Seasonal) to support collections management, field surveys, and cultural resource planning at San Buenaventura State Beach, Ventura, CA.

Qualifications include a college degree in anthropology/archaeology, experience with field data collection and GIS, and a willingness to work up to 1500 hours within 12 months. Not telework eligible.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to graduation from college with major work in anthropology specializing in archaeology.
• Available to work daily at San Buenaventura State Beach office.

Responsibilities

• Assist with archaeological collections management, including documentation and storage.
• Conduct field surveys, monitoring, mapping, and site record/report preparation.
• Participate in cultural resource planning, management and protection.
• Sort, re-house, photograph and catalogue artifacts; process field samples; data entry/verification.

Education

College graduation in anthropology (archaeology)

Tools

Geographic Information System (GIS)

Job description

Job Posting:ARCHEOLOGICAL SPECIALIST (SEASONAL)

Department of Parks & Recreation

JC-535388 -

JC-535388 - ARCHEOLOGICAL SPECIALIST (SEASONAL) ARCHEOLOGICAL SPECIALIST (SEASONAL)

$18.26 - $22.15 per Hour
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 10/26/2026

ARCHEOLOGICAL SPECIALIST (SEASONAL) – CHANNEL COAST DISTRICT

“Priority consideration will be given to any person receiving State public assistance under the CalWORKs program. Applicants who receive State public assistance need to identify their status as a CalWORKs recipient in the comments area on the application. Applicants must submit a verification of their CalWORKs eligibility status, which may include the most recent Notice of Action showing TANF eligibility or a copy of your last aid check stub. If verification is not submitted with the application, the application will not be processed. (Applicants may obtain verification from the CalWORKs program).”

The reporting location for this position is San Buenaventura State Beach: 911 San Pedro St. Ventura CA 93001. This position will work under the general direction of the Senior Park and Recreation Specialist and under the lead of the Associate State Archeologist.

The Channel Coast District will be hiring Archeological Specialists (Seasonal) to assist with supporting effective archaeological collections management, which include but are not limited to archaeological collections care and documentation, field surveys, monitoring, mapping, preparation of site records and reports, and participate in cultural resource planning, management, enhancement and protection within the district. Additional duties may include sorting, re-housing, photographing, and cataloging archaeological artifacts; processing collected archaeological field samples through graduated sieve sorting; and performing data entry and verification of catalog records. The incumbent will be part of a multi-disciplinary team assisting with the analysis and recommendations regarding cultural resource protection that are in keeping with Department policies, procedures, and standards. We are looking for a self-starter who can work in a collaborative environment. Experience with use of technology in field data collection and cultural resource management, Geographic Information System, Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act and California Environmental Quality Act are highly desirable. Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions. Typical work activities may involve frequent periods of standing, bending, walking, and some lifting.

Equivalent to graduation from college with major work in anthropology specializing in archeology is required. Applicants must be available to work in the San Buenaventura State Beach office daily.

This position may work up to 1500 hours within 12 consecutive months. This position is designated as not telework eligible.