HISTORIC PRESERVATION ARCHAEOLOGIST III

State-of-Hawai; Hawaii; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources, State Historic Preservation Division, seeks an archaeologist to perform field and review duties on Hawaii Island, with work concentrated on routine analyses, reports, and documentation. You will document findings, support public access to records, and coordinate with staff and external agencies.

Qualified candidates hold a bachelor’s in archaeology or anthropology; a master’s is preferred or in progress.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in archaeology/anthropology is required.
• Master's degree preferred or enrollment in a master’s program.
• Experience reviewing archaeological reports and field work preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform archaeological activities and daily operations on assigned islands.
• Conduct routine analyses and reviews; prepare routine documents.
• Document determinations, recommendations, and investigations in writing.
• Maintain orderly records and files for public access; coordinate with staff and agencies.

Skills

Archaeology knowledge

Regulatory interpretation

Field navigation

Public communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in archaeology or anthropology

Master's degree preferred or in progress

Tools

Microsoft Office

GIS

ArcView

Job description

This posting is for the State of Hawaii, Department of Land and Natural Resources, State Historic Preservation Division.

Geographic Notation: This position’s current geographic location is on Hawaii Island. Applicants from all islands are encouraged to apply. The position’s geographic location will be determined based on the selected candidate’s proximity to the closest available Division office on the island which they reside.

Salary: Commensurate with training and experience.

If you have any questions regarding this non-civil service exempt position, please contact Alexis Seto at [phone] Monday - Friday, 7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (HST).

The State Recruiting Office will refer all inquiries regarding this exempt position to the Department of Land and Natural Resources.

This position is located within the Archaeology Branch and reports to the Hawaii Island Lead Archaeologist (Historic Preservation Archaeologist IV) and, through the Hawaii Island Lead Archaeologist, to the Archaeology Branch Chief. As a Historic Preservation Archaeologist III, this position will perform archaeological activities and duties and daily archaeological operations of an assigned island or islands, including routine analyses and reviews, and preparation of routine documents, under the direct supervision of the Hawaii Island Lead Archaeologist. This position properly documents in writing all determinations, recommendations, and investigations; maintains records and files in an orderly fashion to ensure public access; and performs other duties as assigned.

Citizenship Requirement: Applicants must be citizens, permanent resident aliens, or nationals of the United States. Non-citizens with unrestricted employment authorization from the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service may also apply.

Recommended Qualifications:

Knowledge of: Must be familiar with State and Federal burial and historic preservation laws, rules and regulations. Must have knowledge of archaeological field standards and the ability to independently identify adherence to these standards. Must also be familiar with Microsoft Office, GIS, and ArcView.

Skills/Abilities to: Must be able to interpret and apply laws and regulations. Must be able to participate fully in rough terrain work which includes working in dusty, hot and confined areas. Must also have the ability to determine appropriate archaeological methods and procedures and implement them; prepare correspondence and reports; identify and evaluate Hawaiian archaeological resources; coordinate work with other professionals on staff and other government agencies; and deal effectively with government entities and the general public.

Recommended Education:

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in archaeology or anthropology. A master’s degree from an accredited college or university, or enrollment in an accredited college or university master’s degree program, in archaeology or anthropology is preferred.

Recommended Experience:

One (1) year of work experience in reviewing various archaeological reports for compliance with State and Federal laws and/or conducting archaeological field work.

Substitutions Allowed:

Excess work experience as described below may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis provided that the knowledge, skills, and abilities are comparable to those acquired in six years of successful study while completing a college or university curriculum leading to a master’s degree. To be acceptable, the experience must have been of such scope, level and quality as to assure the possession of comparable knowledge, skills and abilities.

License Requirement:

Applicants must possess a valid license, type 3 or higher, to drive in the State of Hawaii.

Quality of Experience:

Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant’s overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that they have the ability to perform the duties of the position for which they are being considered.

Physical and Medical Requirements:

Applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position effectively and safely, with or without reasonable accommodation. Qualified applicants with disabilities who can perform the essential functions of the advertised position are encouraged to apply. The State of Hawaii is committed to making reasonable accommodations on a case-by-case basis. Applicants seeking reasonable accommodation should be ready to discuss the accommodation sought so that a determination can be made that such accommodation is reasonable and would not cause the employer undue hardship.

This position is exempt from the civil service and considered temporary in nature. Therefore, if you are appointed to the position, your employment will be considered to be "at will," which means that you may be discharged from your employment at the prerogative of your department head or designee at any time.

NOTE: The State Recruiting Office will refer you to the Department of Land and Natural Resources regarding this exempt position.