Archeologist - Field Unit Local Hiring Authority (FUL)

National Park Service; Tupelo (MS); Remote; USD 62,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

The National Park Service in Tupelo, MS invites applications for an Archeologist - Field Unit Local Hiring Authority (FUL). You will join the Resource Management Division to evaluate projects for effects on archeological resources under Section 106 and develop strategies to avoid or mitigate adverse effects, with field work across TN, AL, and MS.

The position involves coordinating state site number requests, conducting field investigations, and maintaining the Parkway's archeological database.

Qualifications

• Mandatory education requirement with transcripts to support education claimed.
• Unofficial transcripts acceptable, but official transcripts required before start if education was used to qualify.
• Foreign education must be evaluated for equivalence and recognized by a private interpreting organization.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate projects to determine effects on archeological resources under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
• Develop strategies to avoid, minimize, or mitigate adverse effects.
• Coordinate and conduct archeological field investigations and monitor projects for archeological resources.
• Update and maintain the Parkway's archeological database.

Skills

Archaeology

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Field investigations

Job description

Archeologist - Field Unit Local Hiring Authority (FUL)

You will serve as a Archeologist - Field Unit Local Hiring Authority (FUL) within the Resource Management Division of the National Park Service .

Key Responsibilities

Serves on an Interdisciplinary Team to evaluate projects to determine effects on archeological resources in accordance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. Develops strategies to avoid, minimize, or mitigate avoid adverse effects. Assesses conditions of archeological sites along the Parkway in TN, AL, and MS using set criteria.

Prepares and submits archeological state site number requests to the TN, AL, and MS State Historic Preservation Offices for review and approval. Coordinates and conducts archeological field investigations and monitors projects to determine presence of archeological resources. Updates and maintains the Parkway's archeological database. 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 National Park Service, Department of the Interior.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $61722 – $80243/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-25.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Special Authorities' hiring path.

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