HISTORIC PRESERVATION ARCHAEOLOGIST IV

State-of-Hawai; Hawaii; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Hawaii, Department of Land and Natural Resources, State Historic Preservation Division, seeks a Historic Preservation Archaeologist IV located on Kauai, with responsibilities for complex analyses, reports, and supervisory tasks across islands. The incumbent documents determinations and maintains accessible records, reporting to the Archaeology Branch Chief.

Qualifications include a master’s degree in archaeology or anthropology and 3 years of Pacific archaeology experience;

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in archaeology or anthropology.
• Three (3) years of work experience in Pacific archaeology reviewing various archaeological reports for compliance with State and Federal law and/or conducting archaeological field work.
• Leadership skills to direct all review work for assigned island and establish positive working relationships with government and private entities.
• Ability to participate in rough terrain work including dusty, hot and confined areas.
• Ability to interpret and apply laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Handle the full range of archaeological duties and issues, including the most complex analyses, reviews, and document preparation.
• Perform supervisory responsibilities of archaeological activities and subordinate personnel, and may oversee daily archaeological operations of an assigned island or islands.
• Properly document in writing all determinations, recommendations, and investigations; maintain records and files for public access.

Education

Master’s degree in archaeology or anthropology

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 Kauai. 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 Kauai Archaeological Section of the Archaeological Branch and reports to the Archaeology Branch Chief. As a Historic Preservation Archaeologist IV, this position will perform the duties of a senior archaeologist handling the full range of archaeological duties and issues, including the most complex analyses, reviews, and document preparation, and, when assigned or delegated, perform supervisory responsibilities of archaeological activities and subordinate archaeological personnel, and may also oversee the daily archaeological operations of an assigned island or islands. This position is responsible for properly documenting in writing all determinations, recommendations, and investigations; maintaining records and files in an orderly fashion to ensure public access; and performing 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:

• 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. Knowledge of Hawaiian settlement patterns and Hawaiian archaeological typologies.
• Must be able to interpret and apply laws and regulations. Must possess leadership skills which include the ability to direct all review work for assigned island and establish positive working relationships with government and private entities. 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.
• A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in archaeology or anthropology.
• Three (3) years of work experience in Pacific archaeology reviewing various archaeological reports for compliance with State and Federal law and/or conducting archaeological field work.
• Supervisory aptitude is required. Preference given to candidates with at least one (1) year of archaeological supervisory experience.
• 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.
• Applicants with a valid license, type 3 or higher, to drive in the State of Hawaii is preferred.
• 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.
• 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.

Direct all inquiries regarding this position to:

Alexis Seto, HP Administrative Specialist

Email: [e-mail]

Phone: [phone]

Monday – Friday, 7:45 am – 4:30 pm (HST)

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