Archaeologist Sr. (SS-49170)

Job Details: Job Location: Nespelem - Nespelem, WA, Salary Range: $35.13 - $40.73Hourly, CLOSING DATE: October 2nd, 2026    

POSITION: Archaeologist Senior            

SALARY: $35.13-$40.73, per hour

REPORTS TO: Program Manager         

LOCATION: History and Archaeology, Nespelem, WA 

Basic Functions: This is an Exempt position. The Archaeologist Sr. is an Exempt professional position in the History/Archaeology Program.  The position will entail both office and field work. The incumbent will prepare scopes of work and budgets for projects. Incumbent will conduct archaeological fieldwork (i.e., survey/inventory, evaluative testing, mitigation, and treatment activities) on a project-by-project basis. Incumbent is expected to have experience in all phases of archaeological projects and understand site recording, mapping, photography, and site interpretations. Experience using GPS and GIS technology, graphic programs, and either lithic analysis or historic-era artifact analysis is preferred. Experience using LiDAR and Drone Technology preferred. The ability to identify human remains (as opposed to faunal remains) is preferred. Incumbent conducts documentation of archaeological sites, including site mapping, preparation of all field forms, and screening of artifacts during field projects, and post-field artifact processing. Incumbent prepares reports following fieldwork. Incumbent serves as a Field Director or Crew Chief on specified projects. Incumbent will review Section 106 compliance letters and documents. Must supervise or assist in the training of less experienced staff in field procedures and methodologies. Other duties as assigned.

BENEFITS: We have excellent benefits including full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401k with employer contributions, Short-and Long- Term disability for Full-Time employees. Generous leave package includes paid holidays, sick leave, and annual leave for Full-Time and Part-Time employees.
Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Training: 

Requires a Master’s degree in Anthropology, History, Archaeology, or Cultural Resources Management pertinent to the position; AND 4 years field experience in prehistoric archaeology with an emphasis in CRM contract work; AND supervisory experience
Must have a valid Washington State Driver’s License
Must successfully clear a criminal history background inquiry and financial inquiry.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Requires demonstrate knowledge of cultural resources laws and regulations;
Requires familiarity implementing Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act as described in 36CFR800;
Requires work experience demonstrating the ability to perform the duties of this position
Requires knowledge of standard archaeological equipment and techniques required;
Requires to have some knowledge of the cultural history or language(s) of the CCT;
Requires to have some knowledge of the geography in the Columbia River;
Requires to demonstrate a working knowledge of CCT history, culture, legends, and traditions as they pertain to the 12 Tribes.
Requires knowledge to conduct background research independently.
Requires to be able to multitask and meet deadlines
Requires the ability to write and produce reports to professional standards, including knowledge of appropriate writing style, layout, citation procedures, map preparation, and preparation of final and published documents.
Requires maintaining project administrative paperwork preferred.
Requires incumbent must be able to interact with the public in a positive and friendly way
Requires incumbent must be self-motivated and have an ability to work alone
Requires to have a basic comfort level with hand tools (hammers, screw drivers, etc.)
Requires incumbent must be able and willing to ask for assistance
Requires incumbent must maintain good judgement and common sense
Requires to be able to work cooperatively with co-workers, elders, and the visiting public

Note: Pursuant to Tribal Policy, if this position is safety sensitive it is subject to pre-employment drug testing. In addition, this position is subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug testing.

TRIBAL MEMBER AND INDIAN PREFERENCE WILL APPLY; PREFERENCE WILL ALSO BE GIVEN TO HONORABLY DISCHARGED VETERANS WHO ARE MINIMALLY QUALIFIED.

If required of this position, you must possess and maintain a valid Washington State driver’s license and be eligible for the Tribes’ Vehicle Insurance.  In addition, this position may be subject to pre-employment background clearances.  If applicable, these clearances must be maintained throughout employment.

INFORMATION: Shayla Schilling, Human Resources Technician Senior, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Human Resources Office, P.O. Box 150, Nespelem, WA 99155, (509) 634-2296. [email protected]