King County (Water & Land Resources) Archaeologist (PPMIII)

Wild Apricot Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Wild Apricot Inc. seeks an Archaeologist (Project/Program Manager III) to support King County's Water & Land Resources Division in protecting cultural resources, conducting research, surveys, and tribal consultations, and ensuring regulatory compliance across capital projects.

The role works with project teams, the KC Historic Preservation Program, tribes, and agencies to identify and protect resources while advancing watershed health and equity objectives.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or Cultural Resource Management per professional standards.
• Two years of professional archaeology experience with office and field work.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal historic preservation regulations and procedures.
• Experience with GIS development and implementation using ArcGIS Pro/Online.

Responsibilities

• Identify and protect cultural resources through research, surveys, and regulatory compliance.
• Integrate findings into design and permitting for capital projects.
• Monitor construction work and manage consultant activities.
• Provide staff training and coordinate countywide preservation processes.
• Collaborate with project teams, tribes, and resource agencies to safeguard resources.

Skills

Communication

GIS proficiency

Cross-cultural sensitivity

Regulatory knowledge

Tribal consultation

Environmental justice

Education

Master's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or CRM

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

Job description

• King County (Water & Land Resources) Archaeologist (PPMIII)

King County (Water & Land Resources) Archaeologist (PPMIII)

Come join our dynamic team leading innovative watershed planning & restoration efforts! The Capital Delivery/Management & Support Section of the Water and Land Resources Division is seeking an Archaeologist (Project/Program Manager III) to help our division protect and preserve cultural and historic resources while advancing projects and initiatives that improve water quality, restore and reconnect salmon habitat and help reduce flood hazards in our community.

The Archaeologist supports capital projects by identifying and protecting cultural resources through research, surveys, tribal consultation, and regulatory compliance. They integrate findings into design and permitting, monitor construction, manage consultant work, provide staff training, and coordinate countywide processes to ensure consistent, effective cultural resource protection. In this role, they will work closely with Capital Project teams, project sponsors, the KC Historic Preservation Program, tribes and resource agencies to help identify and protect cultural resources while restoring watershed health throughout the county.

At minimum, you will need:

• A Master's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or Cultural Resource Management in accordance with Secretary of Interior standard for professional archaeologists.
• Two (2) years of full-time professional work experience as an archeologist performing office and field work, including experience with and understanding the cultural and historical aspects of Native American Tribes of the Northwest.
• Knowledge of relevant local, state, and federal regulations, standards, and procedures related to historic preservation and cultural resource management.
• Knowledge of Geographic Information System (GIS) development and implementation, including Environmental Systems Research Institute programs like ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and similar software.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms.
• Demonstrated understanding of and experience working in situations requiring cross-cultural sensitivity and centering racial equity, social justice principles, and environmental justice.

Protecting and preserving Washington's
archaeological resources since 1981.