Archaeologist 1 (PCN 10-N25004)
- Employer
- State of Alaska
- Location
- Douglas, Alaska
- Closing date
- Oct 13, 2024
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- Position Type
- Cultural Resource Management
- Discipline
- Archaeology
- Hours
- Full Time
- Organization Type
- Government
Job Description
Click here to learn more about working for the Division of Parks & Outdoor Recreation.
What You Will Be Doing
The individual will work in the Review/Compliance Unit and will report to the unit's lead to review development or improvement projects that are federally and/or state licensed, funded, permitted, or on federal and/or state land for potential impacts to properties eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. The position will draft written recommendations to the state/federal agencies on what action is necessary to avoid, minimize, or mitigate adverse effects to significant historic properties. The individual will represent the office in consultation meetings and provide technical assistance to the office, agency partners, consulting parties, and members of the public.
Mission and Culture
The mission of the Department of Natural Resources is to "develop, conserve and maximize the use of Alaska's natural resources consistent with the public interest." One of the Department of Natural Resources' focus areas is to "ensure sufficient data acquisition and assessment of land and resources to foster responsible and community development and public safety. The mission of the Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation is to "provide outdoor recreation opportunities and conserve and interpret natural, cultural, and historic resources for the use, enjoyment, and welfare of the people." The Office of History and Archaeology's contribution to the Department's mission is to provide a historic preservation program to encourage the preservation and protection of the historic, prehistoric and archaeological resources of Alaska. This position in the Office of History and Archaeology is part of the core services of the Office to protect archaeological and historic sites.
Benefits of Joining Our Team
The position involves active participation in the Office of History and Archaeology/State Historic Preservation Office programs to protect and preserve Alaska's heritage resources. The position offers both general opportunities to gain experience in historic preservation programs, as well as learning or improving their knowledge of the diverse archaeological and historic resources of the State of Alaska. This is a long-term, nonpermanent position. The incumbent will gain or improve their knowledge of state historic preservation programs, cultural resource management, and Alaska's heritage as part of the Office's State Historic Preservation Office staff.
The Working Environment You Can Expect
The position's duty station is Anchorage in the Atwood Building. Field visits to project locations include travel to cities, towns, communities, and remote locations throughout Alaska.
Who We Are Looking For
Click here to learn more about working for the Division of Parks & Outdoor Recreation.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in archaeology or anthropology, and two field seasons, of at least two months duration each, in archaeology.
Substitution: One year of graduate study at an accredited university in anthropology or archaeology may be substituted for one season of field experience.
Additional Required Information
**NOTE: PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY**
THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY
This recruitment is open to Alaska Residents only. Applicants must meet Alaska Residency Requirements to be considered for employment at this time.
At the time of application,the applicant must attach as individual documents the following items (If unable to attach documents, please fax or email the contact listed below):
Application Notice
You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or a hardcopy application. Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska "How to Apply" page. Your application must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. Alaska Standard Time on the closing date.
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required for this position. The letter should explain how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position and highlight your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience as they pertain to the responsibilities listed in the job description above. Your cover letter will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment.
Please attach the cover letter to your application before submitting it online if you cannot attach it, fax or email it to the contact number below.
Education
If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill out the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position.
Special Instructions for Foreign Education
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the minimum qualifications listed above. If utilizing this education, you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the post-secondary institution. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Work Experience
If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer's name, job title, employment dates, and whether full or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine whether the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the recruitment interview and selection phase.
Note: Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application entirely. Noting, "see resume" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.
Bargaining Unit
If you are a current state employee, please mark the union you are a member of at the time of application. Do not complete this question if you are not a current state employee.
Driver's License Requirement
Applicants must possess a valid driver's license. Proof of licensure will be required prior to reporting to duty.
EEO Statement
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or 465-4095 in Juneau or (907) 465-3412 (TTY) or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at P. O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal-opportunity employer.
Contact Information
Workplace Alaska Application Questions & Assistance
Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll-free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to recruitment.services@alaska.gov.
For assistance with your password, please visit the reset password page.
For specific information about this position, please get in touch with the hiring manager at the following:
Judy BittnerChief History and ArcheologyPhone: 907-269-8715Fax: 907-269-8908Email: judy.bittner@alaska.gov
Click here to learn more about working for the Division of Parks & Outdoor Recreation.
What You Will Be Doing
The individual will work in the Review/Compliance Unit and will report to the unit's lead to review development or improvement projects that are federally and/or state licensed, funded, permitted, or on federal and/or state land for potential impacts to properties eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. The position will draft written recommendations to the state/federal agencies on what action is necessary to avoid, minimize, or mitigate adverse effects to significant historic properties. The individual will represent the office in consultation meetings and provide technical assistance to the office, agency partners, consulting parties, and members of the public.
Mission and Culture
The mission of the Department of Natural Resources is to "develop, conserve and maximize the use of Alaska's natural resources consistent with the public interest." One of the Department of Natural Resources' focus areas is to "ensure sufficient data acquisition and assessment of land and resources to foster responsible and community development and public safety. The mission of the Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation is to "provide outdoor recreation opportunities and conserve and interpret natural, cultural, and historic resources for the use, enjoyment, and welfare of the people." The Office of History and Archaeology's contribution to the Department's mission is to provide a historic preservation program to encourage the preservation and protection of the historic, prehistoric and archaeological resources of Alaska. This position in the Office of History and Archaeology is part of the core services of the Office to protect archaeological and historic sites.
Benefits of Joining Our Team
The position involves active participation in the Office of History and Archaeology/State Historic Preservation Office programs to protect and preserve Alaska's heritage resources. The position offers both general opportunities to gain experience in historic preservation programs, as well as learning or improving their knowledge of the diverse archaeological and historic resources of the State of Alaska. This is a long-term, nonpermanent position. The incumbent will gain or improve their knowledge of state historic preservation programs, cultural resource management, and Alaska's heritage as part of the Office's State Historic Preservation Office staff.
The Working Environment You Can Expect
The position's duty station is Anchorage in the Atwood Building. Field visits to project locations include travel to cities, towns, communities, and remote locations throughout Alaska.
Who We Are Looking For
- Familiarity with or experience in working with federal and/or state Cultural Resource Management laws, regulations, and guidelines, especially Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
- Famiarility with or experience working with the National Register of Historic Places program.
- Experience in archaeological work, preferably in Alaska.
- Proficiency in the use of computer applications, specifically word processing, spreadsheets, and databases
Click here to learn more about working for the Division of Parks & Outdoor Recreation.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in archaeology or anthropology, and two field seasons, of at least two months duration each, in archaeology.
Substitution: One year of graduate study at an accredited university in anthropology or archaeology may be substituted for one season of field experience.
Additional Required Information
**NOTE: PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY**
THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY
This recruitment is open to Alaska Residents only. Applicants must meet Alaska Residency Requirements to be considered for employment at this time.
At the time of application,the applicant must attach as individual documents the following items (If unable to attach documents, please fax or email the contact listed below):
- Cover letter - see instructions below.
Application Notice
You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or a hardcopy application. Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska "How to Apply" page. Your application must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. Alaska Standard Time on the closing date.
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required for this position. The letter should explain how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position and highlight your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience as they pertain to the responsibilities listed in the job description above. Your cover letter will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment.
Please attach the cover letter to your application before submitting it online if you cannot attach it, fax or email it to the contact number below.
Education
If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill out the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position.
Special Instructions for Foreign Education
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the minimum qualifications listed above. If utilizing this education, you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the post-secondary institution. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Work Experience
If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer's name, job title, employment dates, and whether full or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine whether the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the recruitment interview and selection phase.
Note: Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application entirely. Noting, "see resume" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.
Bargaining Unit
If you are a current state employee, please mark the union you are a member of at the time of application. Do not complete this question if you are not a current state employee.
Driver's License Requirement
Applicants must possess a valid driver's license. Proof of licensure will be required prior to reporting to duty.
EEO Statement
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or 465-4095 in Juneau or (907) 465-3412 (TTY) or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at P. O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal-opportunity employer.
Contact Information
Workplace Alaska Application Questions & Assistance
Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll-free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to recruitment.services@alaska.gov.
For assistance with your password, please visit the reset password page.
For specific information about this position, please get in touch with the hiring manager at the following:
Judy BittnerChief History and ArcheologyPhone: 907-269-8715Fax: 907-269-8908Email: judy.bittner@alaska.gov
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