ASSOCIATE STATE ARCHAEOLOGIST

State of California; California (MO); On-site; USD 71,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of California invites applications for the Associate State Archaeologist position based in Columbia State Historic Park, CA. The role reports to the Senior Park and Recreation Specialist and uses a Central Valley District framework across multiple park units.

The incumbent reviews archaeology projects, assists tribal liaison duties, and supports cultural resource planning. Requirements include a valid California driver’s license; background checks are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements are listed in the Class Specification.
• Possession of a valid California Driver's License (CDL) is required; provide CDL details on the application.

Responsibilities

• Review and monitor archaeological resource projects across the Central Valley.
• Assist tribal liaison activities.
• Evaluate and implement plans affecting historic resources as part of multi-disciplinary teams.
• Learn/apply CEQA/AB52, NEPA and Section 106 processes.

Job description

Job Posting:ASSOCIATE STATE ARCHAEOLOGIST

Department of Parks & Recreation

JC-528385

ASSOCIATE STATE ARCHAEOLOGIST
ASSOCIATE STATE ARCHAEOLOGIST

$6,332.00 - $8,680.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 9/11/2026

Job Description and Duties

ASSOCIATE STATE ARCHEOLOGIST – CENTRAL VALLEY DISTRICT / CULTURAL RESOURCES / COLUMBIA STATE HISTORIC PARK

The reporting location for this position is Columbia State Historic Park in Columbia, CA. This position will work under the general direction of the Senior Park and Recreation Specialist.

The Central Valley District is looking for a motivated employee who is interested in working throughout various park units including but not limited to Dos Rios, Calaveras Big Trees State Park, Columbia State Historic Park, Pacheco State Park, San Luis Reservoir SRA, Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park, and Wassama Roundhouse. This position is responsible for reviewing and monitoring all pertinent archeological resource projects throughout the Central Valley and will act as an assistant tribal liaison. Experience and/or willingness to learn CEQA/AB52, NEPA and Section 106 is desired. The archeologist will participate as a member of multi-disciplinary teams evaluating, making recommendations and/or implementing plans and projects that affect historic resources.

Training and Development Assignments may be considered.

Possession of a valid Class C driver’s license is required. You must answer the questions addressing your driver’s license on your application. Ensure you provide your driver’s license number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions on your application.

The selected candidate is required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting prior to appointment.

This position is designated as not telework eligible.

State housing is not available. For further information regarding this position, please contact Lee Eal at [phone] or at [e-mail].

This recruitment may be used to fill identical vacancies which may occur within 180 days of the Final Filing Date of this job posting.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Working Conditions

Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee receives a temporary reduction in pay in exchange for PLP 2025 leave credits. The percentage of the temporary salary reduction and the number of PLP 2025 leave credits are determined by the position’s assigned bargaining unit. The salary range(s) included in this job advertisement do not reflect the temporary salary reduction. For additional information regarding PLP 2025, please click here.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ASSOCIATE STATE ARCHAEOLOGIST

Job Details

# of Positions: 1

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Facility: Central Valley District

Department Information

The mission of California State Parks is to provide for the health, inspiration, and education of the people of California by helping to preserve the state's extraordinary biological diversity, protecting its most valued natural and cultural resources, and creating opportunities for high-quality outdoor recreation.

All employees are responsible for contributing to an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination.

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

Candidates that believe they meet the Minimum qualifications based on a pattern of education from the classification description (specifications) must provide a copy of your degree/transcripts and/or license along with your application (STD. 678) to be considered for this position. If selected for the position transcripts will be required prior to appointment.

DO NOT include any confidential information to your application or supporting documents (i.e., Social Security Number, birthdate, marital status, medical information, examination results, method of eligibility, etc.).

SROA/SURPLUS Applicants: You must check the SROA/Surplus as your claimed method of eligibility and attach your SROA/Surplus letter as an additional document.

Contact Information

Department Website: http://www.parks.ca.gov

Hiring Unit Contact:

Lee Eal
[phone]
[e-mail]

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Eligibility Information

To be appointed you must satisfy one of the following requirements:

• List Eligibility – Successfully complete the civil service exam for ASSOCIATE STATE ARCHEOLOGIST. Click here for more information on how to apply for the exam. NOTE: Please refer to the exam bulletin for the frequency of administration of this exam.
• Transfer Eligibility – Must have current employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable. If in a different classification, you must meet the minimum qualifications (see Minimum Qualifications section and associated links above).
• Reinstatement Eligibility – Previously obtained permanent employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable. If in a different classification, you must meet the minimum qualifications (see Minimum Qualifications section and associated links above).

In some special circumstances, candidates who meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position, but who do not have one of the types of eligibility listed above, may be hired. However, this is rare, and the preferred method of appointment is through eligibility as described above.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.