Archeologist

Bureau of Reclamation; Mills (WY); Remote; USD 62,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Bureau of Reclamation in Mills, WY, seeks an Archeologist to plan and review cultural resource reports, conduct inventories, and support environmental documents. The role includes serving as a Tribal Liaison and coordinating with state historic preservation partners.

The position requires submitting official transcripts if education is used to qualify and allows telework eligibility. Applications close on 2026-10-16.

Qualifications

• Mandatory education requirement; submit transcript(s) to support claimed education.
• Unofficial transcripts acceptable but official transcripts required if education was used to qualify.
• Foreign education must be evaluated for equivalence to U.S. education programs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and review reports to identify, protect, and preserve archaeological sites and complete archival research.
• Conduct regular inventories of museum collections.
• Write or review cultural resource sections for environmental documents and management plans; prepare MOAs with SHPO/ACHP when mitigation is needed.
• Serve as Tribal Liaison between the Wyoming Area Office and Tribal Historic Preservation Officers.

Job description

You will serve as a Archeologist for the Wyoming State Office located in Mills, WY.

Key Responsibilities

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Plan and review reports that identify, protect, and preserve archaeological sites and completes archival research (Class I inventories) and write reports for cultural resource surveys. Conduct regular inventories of museum collections.

Write or review cultural resource sections for environmental documents (Environmental Assessment, Environmental Impact Statement), resource management plans, Standard Operating Procedures, cultural resource management plans, prepare Memoranda of Agreement with State Historic Preservation Office and Advisory Council on Historic Preservation when cultural resource mitigation is needed. Share cultural resource information clearly and accurately with interested parties.

Serve as the Tribal Liaison between the Wyoming Area Office and Tribal Historic Preservation Officers. Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level.

Requirements & Education

This position has a mandatory education requirement. You must submit a copy of your transcript(s) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience. Transcripts must include your name, school name, grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, and date the degree was conferred, if applicable. A typed list of courses, grades, semester/quarter hours, GPA, etc. will not be accepted.

Non-submission may result in being rated not qualified for the position. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.

Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | U.S. Department of Education.

https://www.ed.gov/about/initiatives/international-affairs/recognition-of-foreign-qualification

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Bureau of Reclamation, Department of the Interior.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $61722 – $97087/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-16.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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