Archeologist (Temporary)

National Park Service • Full-time • Yosemite National Park, California • $35.96 - $46.75 / hour • 2d ago

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Open: November 9, 2026 — Closes: November 23, 2026

Summary

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.

Major Duties

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.

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