Archeologist

To qualify for this GS-11 Archeologist position, you must meet both the basic education requirement and one of the specialized experience or education options. The job is open to many federal hiring authorities including veterans, military spouses, individuals with disabilities, and current federal employees.

• Who May Apply: 30% or More Disabled Veterans, Current Department of Army Civilian Employees, Current DOD Civilian Employees (non-Army), Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce, Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan, Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act, Military Spouses under E.O. 13473, Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI) employees, No…
• Basic Requirement: A bachelor's degree (or higher) that included 3 semester hours each in history of archeology, archeology of a major geographical area, regional archeology, theory and methods of archeology, and archeological field school. Plus 6 semester hours in related coursework such as geography, geology, history, environmental studies, scientific writing, or surveying.
• Alternative Basic Requirement: A degree in anthropology (with emphasis on ethnology, physical anthropology, or scientific linguistics), history, American studies, or a related discipline, provided the curriculum included coursework sufficiently similar to the above (including archeological field school).
• Combination of education and experience: College-level education or training that provided equivalent knowledge, plus appropriate technical experience or additional education.
• Four years of archeological work experience demonstrating thorough knowledge of fundamental principles and theories of professional archeology, including field experience (survey, excavation, lab analysis, report writing) and ability to serve as a crew chief.
• Specialized Experience (GS-9 level): One year of experience conducting field investigations to collect archeological and cultural environmental data, analyzing fieldwork data and generating reports for environmental compliance on large areas (e.g., military base), and assisting in assessing proposed projects or permits for compliance with environmental or archeological laws.
• Education substitution: A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field like Archeologist.
• Combination of specialized experience (less than one year) and graduate education (at least 2 years beyond bachelor's) that totals 100% when computed.
• Time-in-Grade: A…

Design, initiate, administer, and participate in cultural resource surveys and excavations.

• Consult with the Washington State Historic Preservation Officer, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, Tribes, and the Department of Interior regarding program direction.
• Prepare and/or review documentation on properties for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places.
• Provide archeological expertise in locating, inventorying, evaluating, and protecting historic properties.
• Maintain records of compliance efforts including general information and specific project details.
• Conduct field investigations to collect archeological and cultural environmental data to locate or preserve historical locations.
• Analyze fieldwork data and generate reports to assess environmental compliance for large areas such as a military base.
• Assist in assessing proposed projects or permits to ensure compliance with environmental and archeological laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a completed background investigation.

• A Tier 1, Non-sensitive, Low Risk background investigation is required throughout the appointment.
• Must meet one of the eligibility categories listed in the Who May Apply section.
• Must meet the basic education requirement and specialized experience or education substitution as described.
• Time-in-Grade requirement applies for current or former GS employees.
• Resume must be two pages or less and support the specialized experience described.
• Must submit all required documents by the closing date.

Complete benefits package as a federal employee, including health insurance, retirement, and paid leave.

• Eligibility for benefits depends on position type (full-time, part-time, intermittent).
• Access to the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program.
• Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) with Thrift Savings Plan (TSP).
• Life insurance options.
• Paid annual and sick leave.
• Potential for student loan repayment and other incentives (contact agency for details).

This position is located at Yakima Training Center, WA. The mailing address is Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA 98433. Do not mail applications.

• The agency contact is the Army Applicant Help Desk at [email protected].
• This is a permanent, full-time position with no telework eligibility.
• Appointment type is Permanent. Work schedule is Full-time.
• If you are selected, you will be required to undergo a Tier 1 background investigation.
• Veterans, military spouses, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• For more information on federal benefits, visit the OPM benefits website.
• If you need a reasonable accommodation for the application process, contact the Army Applicant Help Desk.

The United States Army Installation Management Command (IMCOM) is responsible for the management and operation of Army installations worldwide. IMCOM ensures that Army bases are safe, sustainable, and ready to support the warfighter and their families. This Archeologist position is part of the Department of Public Works at Yakima Training Center, a key training area for the Army. The role supports the Army's environmental stewardship mission by managing cultural resources in compliance with federal laws. Working for the Army as a civilian offers a stable career with competitive federal benefits, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to contribute to national defense while preserving America's heritage.