Archeologist (CASIE) (IL) (MN)

Southern Arkansas University; Rock Island (IL); On-site; USD 50,460 - 109,122; Full time

Job summary

Southern Arkansas University is seeking a qualified Archeologist to join the Army Fellows Program as a civilian position with the Department of the Army. The role involves providing cultural resource input and conducting archaeological investigations to ensure compliance with federal regulations.

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in engineering, with a completion date by June 2026. The position offers a great career opportunity with training and educational benefits. Interested candidates should apply to begin their Civilian Army career today!

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Degree must be completed by June 2026.

Responsibilities

• Provide cultural resource input involving planning, scheduling, budgeting, and evaluation.
• Collect and identify archaeological information from various sources.
• Prepare reports documenting investigations for federal compliance.
• Write environmental documents per the National Environmental Policy Act.
• Ensure compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act.
• Perform field investigations to evaluate archaeological resources.
• Assist in planning and conducting cultural resource investigations.

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

STARTING SALARY

$50,460 - $109,122 per year

PAY PROGRESSION

• 1st Year Salary $51,266 - $71,517
• 2nd Year Salary $62,708 - $87,482
• 3rd Year Salary $75,871 - $105,845

This position is part of the Army Fellows Program and is a CIVILIAN position with the Department of the Army.

This position is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce.

The Army Fellows Program provides an exciting opportunity to embark on a developmental, accelerated career path as an Army Civilian including continued training and educational opportunities, with no military obligation. Fellows may also receive paid training, certifications, and rotational assignments. Apply to start your Civilian Army career today!

Role Overview

As a Archeologist, the individual performs duties independently, working under the general supervision of section chief and technical direction of higher graded employees.

Responsibilities

• Provides cultural resource input that involves planning, scheduling, budgeting, research, coordination, analyses and evaluation of assigned projects.
• Collects and identifies archaeological information from a variety of sources in accordance with specific instructions and established procedures.
• Prepares reports documenting anthropological, archaeological, historical investigations for inclusion in environmental documents and compliance with Federal cultural resources directives.
• Write and prepare for distribution environmental documents as required by the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and other federal government laws and regulations.
• Ensure compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act and other applicable laws and regulations, including consultation with review agencies.
• Perform field investigations to identify, evaluate, excavate, collect, map and interpret soil profiles and stratigraphic relationships for archaeological resources.
• Assists in planning and conducting cultural resources investigations including records and literature searches, archival studies, and field work consisting of reconnaissance and surveys and Global Positions System (GPS) mapping.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must be a US Citizen

Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in engineering. To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET); OR (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress‑strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. Degree must be completed by June 2026.

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.