State Lands Archaeologist

State Lands Archaeologist, Natural Resource Scientist 3 (NRSci3)
Location: Natural Resources Building – Olympia, WA.  The worksite may be flexible based on the incumbent’s location.Work Hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered
Relocation Compensation may be available and considered
Salary: $6,107.00 – $8,210.00 Monthly

Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 07/27/2025. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

Want to join something GREAT and make a difference?
In this position, you will provide professional cultural resources analysis and consultative services to resource managers and field staff throughout Washington State. You will conduct cultural resource desk and field reconnaissance; develop resource management and monitoring plans; train staff at all levels; and oversee survey, sample collection, field evaluation, and reporting work. You will coordinate with tribal representatives and state and federal agencies.  You will produce and deliver teaching modules and collaborate on agency-level guidance and planning documents. You will assist with contract preparation and administration for cultural resource consultation services conducted by external entities.

You’ll bring your substantial field experience and excellent project management skills to bear as one of two archaeologists responsible for cultural resource management on 5.6 million acres of state-managed uplands and aquatic lands. Ingenuity and agility are ideal skills as you manage shifting priorities with multiple competing deadlines to meeting agency commitments. You will effectively and positively communicate and network with internal staff from all regions, divisions, and executive management, as well as state, federal, and tribal agencies.

Responsibilities:
What will we trust you with?

• Identifying archaeological and cultural resources in the field, as well as effectively utilizing historic documentation and predictive models to guide field reconnaissance.
• Working collaboratively with project managers and communicating the landscape, historic, and cultural context of management recommendations.
• Understanding and staying current on federal, state, and agency guidance on cultural resource management.
• Thinking creatively and strategically while also meeting project deadlines.
• Communicating with inter-government partners in a thoughtful and respectful manner.
• Staying current and active in the field of archaeology, including representing DNR at regional and national conferences and professional journals.

Required Qualifications: 

• Master’s degree in archaeology, anthropology, cultural resource management, or a closely related field.
• At least 1 year of full-time professional experience or equivalent specialized training in archaeological research, administration, or management.
• At least four months of supervised field and analytic experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal and state cultural resources laws and regulations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of archaeological field research methods and scientific report writing.
• Demonstrated knowledge of state archaeological and historic inventory information, DAHP database.
• Demonstrated ability to identify archeological and cultural resources in the field and help design land management activities to minimize or avoid impacts.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and work closely with tribal governments and other tribal
  entities.
• Demonstrated ability to carry research to completion.
• Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.