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Open: May 20, 2026 — Closes: June 3, 2026
Summary
For the Field Unit Local Hiring Authority: You must live within 75 miles of Kailua Kona, HI to qualify for this position. You must upload proof that your home is inside this 75-mile radius. Check the Required Documents & How To Apply sections to review exactly what you need to upload with your application. Anticipated Entry on Duty: June 2026
Major Duties
Duty Location: Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail, Hawai'l Kailua Kona, HI Government housing is NOT available. A uniform is not required. Anticipated EOD-June, 2026. Salary Information: SALARY TABLE 2026-HI The Pacific West Region is recruiting for TEMPORARY seasonal positions not to exceed 1039 hours work in a service year. Dates of employment will vary between sites depending on funding, weather conditions and visitation. Within regulatory limitations, the length of initial appointment may be shortened or extended depending on work availability and funding. Some of the duties you will perform will include, but are not limited to: Major Duties include: Participates in basic archeological field surveys. Serves as Crew Chief for excavation and survey activities. Records data and prepares site records, survey records and reports. Maintains related databases, forms, maps, and files. Enters archeological artifact and project data including artifact information, catalog records, field notes, site records, etc into automated systems. Conducts excavation and testing of archeological sites, including careful recovery of sample materials. Provides general technical archeological assistance in a variety of areas related to or impacted by the archeological function, including Section 106 compliance. Writes or edits documents. Enters, retrieves, and compiles data. Maintains archeological information databases. Produces documents and reports using software applications. Queries data when writing reports. Conducts work independently. Oversees others, providing direction and guidance on work activities. Communicates supervisor's direction to field crews. Physical Demands: The work is partially sedentary with prolonged standing, walking, and bending often required. Heavy items (e.g., packs up to 50 pounds) must be lifted and carried on a routine basis. Working Conditions: The work is performed both in an office setting and in the field. Survey and excavation work is typically performed in isolated areas; the incumbent must therefore be familiar with outdoor safety and survival skills and must be able to operate a vehicle on rough roads. Sustained periods of camping under primitive conditions are routine.
