Archeologist (Temporary)

This position serves as a project archeologist and is located in Seasonal Staffing Office-Yosemite National Park, in the Resource Management and Science Division. Open to the first 50 applicants or until 11/23/2026 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration. This is a temporary position expected to last 1 Year but may be extended up to a maximum of two years based on agency needs and potential funding. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : The senior project archeologist provides archeological data for management decisions requiring archeological input such as: determination of the location, extent and significance of resources; identifying and addressing regulatory compliance needs for treatment of archeological sites; preparation and completion of archeological inventory, monitoring, and excavation reports; and working with project teams to develop archeological treatment plans. Responsible for, or make significant contributions, to specific plans, action plans, revisions, and fiscal and budget documents. Identify, evaluate, and monitor archeological resources. Design, implement, and oversee multiple-phased, and multiple-site archeological projects involving documentary, archival, and collections research; field investigations (both survey and excavation); laboratory analysis of recovered data; and professional report writing. Coordinate research and review documents. Serve as the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative for projects conducted through contracts, interagency agreements, and cooperative agreements. Incorporate appropriate GIS, Cultural Resource Inventory System, Historic Resource Database, and other technology and analysis to provide comprehensive and scientifically sound answers to inquiries from managers and others. Recommend, plan for, and execute archeological investigations required to meet National Historic Preservation Act, Archeological Resources Protection Act, Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, National Park Service guidelines, and the research needs of the park. QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-11/23/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience. Failure to adequately provide information needed to determine number of hours worked in each position may result in that time not being credited when evaluating qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the full and/or part-time hours requirement as the service dates will be reflected. You must meet the basic requirements AND the minimum qualifications as defined below by close of the announcement. BASIC REQUIREMENT: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree that included 3 semester hours each in the following course areas: 1) History of archeology; 2) Archeology of a major geographical area such as North America or Africa; 3) Regional archeology, archeological cultures, or sites in a specific part or portion of a major geographical area to acquire or develop a foundation for regional specialization for professional development; 4) Theory and methods of archeology (methods include, but are not limited to, typology, classification, sampling, cultural evolution, diffusion, dating, and analytical techniques); 5) Archeological field school, to provide a basic understanding of theoretical and practical approaches to research design implementation, field preservation techniques, and report preparation by participation in actual field work.; AND 6 semester hours of related course work in: geography, geology, or cultural geog

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