Position Summary:
CEMML is a research, education, and service unit within the Warner College of Natural Resources at Colorado State University (CSU). CEMML applies the latest and most appropriate science to promote the sustainable management of natural and cultural resources on Department of Defense (DoD) and other public lands. We provide technical support, conduct applied research, and offer career development and learning opportunities to support resource stewardship. We collaborate with our sponsors and within CSU to resolve complex environmental issues.

To learn more about CEMML’s contributions to land management, our mission, vision, and values, visit http://www.cemml.colostate.edu/

An Archaeologist will be duty stationed in Guam to provide on-site technical support and assistance to the Joint Region Marianas (JRM) Cultural Resources Manager (CRM) for activities and actions related to the Programmatic Agreements between the Commander, Joint Region Marianas and the Guam State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO), Regarding Military Training and Testing on and within the Surrounding Waters of the Island of Guam, including research and assessment of potential impacts to cultural resources by military training and testing within the JRM Area of Responsibility (AOR). In fulfillment of this objective, the Archaeologist will conduct fieldwork by re-visiting known archaeological sites, conduct condition assessment to identify and document potential impacts related to military training and testing within the JRM AOR. The archaeologist will produce quarterly impact assessments reports, literature searches, and data gathering. Other duties to support and assist the JRM CRM include conducting archaeological inventory surveys, archaeological testing, evaluations for the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP), data recovery and mitigation, site monitoring, and supporting artifact processing and curation efforts.

This role also involves participating in annual meetings with stakeholders. This position requires excellent interpersonal skills, collaboration, flexibility, and diplomacy. The successful candidate will provide cultural resource inventory and evaluation technical support, review and assess impacts on archaeological sites and historic properties, and coordinate with project proponents and managers, as well as CEMML archaeologists, GIS specialists, and other technicians. This position will work and coordinate with JRM Cooperative Agreement Technical Representative (CATR), CEMML Cultural Resources Project Director, and CEMML Principal Investigator.

This is a full-time position primarily based in Guam, with potential deployment to other areas within the JRM AOR, including nearby islands in the US Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). The primary duty is to oversee and manage Cultural Resources Program support on military lands within the JRM AOR. Guam hosts a substantial military presence with major installations including Naval Base Guam, Andersen Air Force Base, and Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz, where significant military training exercises occur annually.

Relocation expenses may be available; conditions apply.

Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in anthropology, archaeology, or closely related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of post-graduate professional archeological work experience or completed field school that demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the fundamental principles and theories of professional archeology. Experience should include a combination of professional knowledge (e.g. class) and experience working with applicable federal (e.g. Section 106 and 110 of the National Historic Preservation Act) and state regulations.
• Proficient with most aspects of archaeological research, including research design, mitigation plans, fieldwork, artifact analysis and processing for curation, data entry, and report production and site form preparation
• Have a thorough understanding of most standard computer programs. Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) and Adobe Acrobat.
• Must be able to deploy from Guam to locations in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), sometimes on short notice.
• Must be capable of walking several consecutive miles over rough, uneven surfaces, and performing light manual labor in a hot tropical environment, often windy/rainy and on uneven terrain.
• Must be physically able to hike and carry equipment weighing up to twenty-five (25) pounds.
• Must be able to sustain long periods of standing, recurring bending, stooping, lifting, reaching, digging, or similar activities are expected.
• Must be able to work in a culturally diverse office and respect all Team members.
• Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license by the employment start date.
• The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. by proposed start date; CEMML will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Employee Benefits:
Colorado State University (CSU) is committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Visit CSU’s Human Resources website for detailed benefit plan information for permanent full-time and part-time faculty and administrative professional employees in the following University benefit areas: https://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/ & https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-perks/.

Colorado State University conducts background checks on all final candidates.

CSU is an EO/EA/AA employer.