Archeologist

National Park Service; Dinosaur (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Park Service is seeking an Archeologist at Dinosaur National Monument in Dinosaur, Colorado. This is a Permanent, Competitive, Full-time appointment within the National Park Service.

At the full performance level (GS-11) you will lead compliance processes for NHPA, NAGPRA, ARPA, and manage archeological projects, field surveys, and collections. You will use GPS, GIS, and related reporting tools to support management decisions.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Section 106 compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with NHPA, NAGPRA and ARPA.
• Experience in cultural resources management for planning and projects.
• Field monitoring and archeological survey experience.
• Proficiency with GPS and GIS for data collection and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Section 106 compliance specialist for the monument.
• Lead compliance processes under NHPA, NAGPRA, ARPA, and NPS policies.
• Conduct field monitoring, surveys, and prepare compliance documentation.
• Coordinate consultations with SHPOs, Tribes, and federal/state agencies.
• Manage archeological collections and contribute to project planning.

Skills

Section 106

NHPA

NAGPRA

ARPA

Cultural resource mgmt

GPS

GIS

Tools

GPS

GIS

Job description

This listing is a summary.

Open: October 27, 2026 — Closes: November 10, 2026

Summary

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.

Major Duties

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.