Job Description

Job Description and Duties

ASSOCIATE STATE ARCHEOLOGIST – OFFICE OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION / ARCHAEOLOGY AND PROJECT REVIEW / SACRAMENTO

The reporting location for this position is Headquarters in Sacramento, CA. This position will work under the general direction of the Senior State Archeologist.   

The Associate State Archeologist performs, with considerable independence and accountability, the more difficult and complex work in cultural resources management (CRM) and archaeological research mandated for the Office of Historic Preservation by applying both federal and state rules, regulations, guidelines, and best practices. The Associate State Archeologist reviews and comments on or prepares documents that deal with historic properties identification, evaluation, treatment, and registration. Makes recommendations and performs actions that may assist in preserving or otherwise addressing historic properties. The incumbent may assist management in developing policies, guidelines and standards that would be used by internal and external stakeholders to identify, evaluate, document, and manage cultural resources under applicable environmental and historic preservation laws and regulations. The position reports to the Office of Historic Preservation in Downtown Sacramento.

Training and Development Assignments may be considered.

This position is designated as telework eligible-office centered.

State housing is not available . For further information regarding this position, please contact Brendon Greenaway at 916-445-7000 or e-mail Brendon.Greenaway@parks.ca.gov .

This recruitment may be used to fill identical vacancies which may occur within 180 days of the Final Filing Date of this job posting.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Special Requirements

Statement of Qualifications

In addition to the Standard State Application (STD 678), all interested applicants are required to submit a Statement of Qualification (SOQ).  The SOQ shall be titled “Statement of Qualifications – (Your full name).” Please limit your SOQ to a maximum of 2 pages, 11-point Arial font, and 1-inch margins.

The SOQ should address your experience working within 36 CFR Part 800, the regulations that implement Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA).  Please provide a written statement that provides a detailed description of your specific experience working in support of a project review conducted for federal undertakings subject to compliance with NHPA Section 106.  In your statement, please identify and include the discrete steps found at 36 CFR Part 800 and discuss them as they relate to your work experience dealing with the identification of historic properties and assessing and mitigating effects to them if necessary.  

Cover letters and resumes do not take the place of the SOQ. Applicants who do not follow these requirements may be disqualified from the examination. 

Candidates that believe they meet the Minimum qualifications based on a pattern of education from the classification description (specifications) must provide a copy of your degree/transcripts and/or license along with your application (STD. 678) to be considered for this position. If selected for the position transcripts will be required prior to appointment.

DO NOT include any confidential information to your application or supporting documents (i.e., Social Security Number, birthdate, marital status, medical information, examination results, method of eligibility, etc.)

SROA/SURPLUS Applicants: You must check the SROA/Surplus as your claimed method of eligibility and attach your SROA/Surplus letter as an additional document.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Additional Instructions

If submitting your completed Application Package by mail or hand delivery, you must include the Position # 549-084-2809-007 and the Job Control # JC-525493 in the “Examination or Job Title for which you are applying” section on the STD. 678. 

Note: If you are applying for multiple positions, you must complete a STD. 678 for each position separately. Incomplete applications or  applications received with multiple positions listed on one application will not be considered.

Employment History on the STD 678 must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Failure to submit a completed STD 678 may result in you being screened out. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications - Please see "Special Requirements"

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Work experience placement, Work at office, Remote work

Similar Jobs