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Archaeologist & Tribal Liaison
Location:
La Grande, OR
Description:
Initial Posting Date: 04/19/2024 Application Deadline: 05/06/2024 Agency: Department of Transportation Salary Range: $5,311 - $8,236 Position Type: Employee Position Title: Archaeologist & Tribal Liaison Job Description: Environmental Program Coordinator 2 - Archaeologist & Tribal LiaisonOregon Department of TransportationDelivery & Operations Division - Region 5Environmental Section La Grande The role: Join our team as an Archaeologist & Tribal Liaison , where you will be an expert in archaeology, traditional cultural properties and cultural resources compliance. You will analyze and document the impacts of projects and other department activities on historic properties. You will also function as a tribal liaison through maintaining and building relationships with Oregon and out-of-state Tribes. Apply today! We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for our positions. We hope you'll join us on our path to increasing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging through our values, commitments, strategies and actions . Before applying, visit our applicant information website to learn more about our process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile. A day in the life: Perform research to assess the impact of transportation projects on archeological resources, traditional cultural properties and culturally important natural resources.Be an expert in interpreting and applying cultural resources-related state and federal statutes.Build and maintain relationships with Tribes and conduct tribal consultation for all assigned agency projects.Assist with construction monitoring for archaeological resources. Coordinate schedules for archaeological surveys, testing and data recovery with the University of Oregon Museum of Natural & Cultural History, the Eastern Washington University Archaeological & Historical Services, and other contractors.Maintain records for cultural resources compliance and prepare and review estimates.Evaluate archeological testing and data recovery proposals for compliance and applicable laws.Provide quality assurance control (QA/QC) for deliverables and work directly with region 5 project delivery teams.Establish and maintain communication with agency staff and various state and federal agencies whose expertise or jurisdiction are related to cultural resource management.Interpret rules and regulations and develop procedures for research and compliance.Draft and review technical reports, memos, determinations of eligibility and other compliance documents.Deliver documents to SHPO, other agencies, tribes and the public.Coordinate education and outreach on transportation-related issues with archaeology and cultural resources.Work is performed in a typical office environment with occasional travel by car for meetings or field work. Trips and/or field work can involve exposure to traffic hazards and may require traveling significant distances and long hours. To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email XXXX@odot.oregon.gov . What's in it for you: Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more. Learn more about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation and the benefits we offer.Competitive benefits packages which can be estimated using our compensation calculator .Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range based on your experience, skills and education. The salary range listed is the non- PERS participating rate. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6%. Please review the Classification and Compensation page for more details. Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity! Want to know about new job postings? Subscribe to receive weekly email notifications! Minimum qualifications: A graduate degree in archaeology, anthropology, or a closely related field AND at least one year of full-time professional experience or equivalent specialized training in archaeological research, administration or management; at least four months of supervised field and analytic experience general North American archaeology and demonstrated ability to carry research to completion. Special qualifications: Driving is an essential function of this position. You must have a valid driver license and an acceptable driving record. We will conduct pre-employment driving records checks on our final candidate(s). Your license does not have to be issued in Oregon to be considered. What we'd like to see: If you have these attributes, let us know in your application materials! It's how we will choose whom to move forward! You do not need to have all these qualities to be eligible for this position. We may also use transferable skills, experience, education and alignment with ODOT values to help us decide who will move forward.Proven ability to work in a team environment.Knowledge of Oregon and federal cultural resources laws and regulations and experience conducting regulatory compliance activities for Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act - experience with transportation projects is preferred.Experience conducting archaeological research and field work to determine and document effects of projects or programs on cultural resources.Experience developing and managing contracts for cultural resource work.Strong organizational and technical writing skills.Experience consulting with the State Historic Preservation Office and Native American Tribes.Preference will be given to applicants who meet the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualification Standards for Archaeology. Experience in Northwestern states is preferred. How to apply: Complete the following required steps: Fill out the application or attach a resume. Please contact the recruiter under the 'Need help?' section if you have any questions about how to fill out the experience fields or to attach a document. Your submitted experience fields or attached resume must include dates (MM/YYYY) for each employer. Attach a cover letter. Your cover letter should clearly demonstrate how your experience and training relates to the qualities that you have under the "what we'd like to see" section above.Your cover letter must be limited to no more than two (2) pages.Please address your cover letter to Stephanie Anderson, Tech Center Manager. Generic cover letters that do not address the qualities that you have under the "what we'd like to see" section may receive lower scores than those that addressed the desired qualities.You must upload your cover letter in the 'Resume/Cover Letter' section of the application. Complete questionnaire. Answer the checkbox-style questions before submitting your application. After you submit your application, please respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. This screen will come after you submit and will complete the process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, the tasks will come to your Workday inbox. If you are a veteran, you may receive preference . The task to upload your documents will be available after you submit your application. For privacy reasons, please do not attach your military service document(s) to your application or combine it with any other required document attachments. Need help? For questions, call 971-345-XXXX or email XXXX@odot.oregon.gov Additional information: We do not offer visa sponsorship. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US. We are not an E-Verify participating employer, and we are unable to proceed if E-Verify participation is required [e.g., STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) Extension]. We are also unable to proceed with Curricular Practical Training (CPT) program requests.We may use this recruitment to fill multiple or future vacancies.We will conduct name-based criminal background checks on final candidates, not including current ODOT employees . All applicants may be subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as driver license, LEDS (Law Enforcement Data System), and/or education verification as required for the position.You will be represented by the Association of Engineering Employees of Oregon (AEE).ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring, and employment practices. Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. For questions, concerns, or complaints regarding EEO/AA/ADA, contact 1-877-336-XXXX (1-877-EEO-ODOT). This information can be made available in an alternative format by contacting ODOT Recruitment at 503-986-XXXX. 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