ARCHEOLOGIST

Natural Resources Conservation Service; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Iowa seeks a Cultural Resources Specialist to provide guidance and assistance to field personnel and resource technical teams for the conservation, protection, and enhancement of cultural resources.

This role addresses Native American issues encountered in NRCS programs and activities, including tribal consultation and policy development to support preservation efforts across the state.

Qualifications

• Prepares and maintains all technical guides and information dealing with cultural resources.
• Develops compliance policy and procedures for cultural resources preservation and tribal consultation in the state.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and maintains all technical guides and information dealing with cultural resources to include development of compliance policy and procedures for cultural resources preservation and tribal consultation in the state;
• Develops compliance policy and procedures for cultural resources preservation and tribal consultation in the state.

Job description

Open: September 17, 2026 — Closes: September 23, 2026

Summary

This position is located in the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Iowa. The incumbent serves as a Cultural Resources Specialist and is responsible for guidance and assistance to field personnel and resource technical teams for conservation, protection, and enhancement of cultural resources, including Native American issues, encountered in all NRCS programs and activities.

Major Duties

Prepares and maintains all technical guides and information dealing with cultural resources to include development of compliance policy and procedures for cultural resources preservation and tribal consultation in the state;