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🔗Historic Preservation Specialist 2 – Review & Compliance Archaeologist

  • Full Time
  • Carson City, NV
  • $64,414.80 - $95,630.40 USD / Year
  • Applications have closed
  • Job Reference #: 52814
  • Job Qualifications:

    To Qualify:
    In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
    Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications):

    -Master’s degree from an accredited university in archeology, anthropology, architectural history, art history, history, historic preservation, cultural geography or related field and one year of professional experience in research, writing, or teaching American architectural history, restoration architecture, history, art history, or historic preservation with an academic institution; working for a professional historic preservation consulting firm or a Federal, state, or local entity performing historic preservation work in archaeological research, architectural history, history, or historic preservation; or managing and/or maintaining cultural resource databases to include the digitization of GIS data, data validation and normalization, and resolution of duplicates; OR Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in architectural history, history, art history, anthropology, historic preservation or closely related field and two years of professional experience as described above; OR one year of experience as a Historic Preservation Specialist I level in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

    Special Notes:
    -Applicants’ professional qualifications must meet National Park Service standards as described in the Code of Federal Regulations for an Archaeologist as described in 36 CFR 61.
    -The incumbent may be required to travel statewide.

    Special Requirements:
    -Requires a valid driver’s license or evidence of equivalent mobility at the time of appointment and for continuing employment.
    -ARCHEOLOGY: Per 36 CFR 61 positions in the Archeology discipline require a Master’s degree in archeology, anthropology, or closely related field plus (1) at least 1 year of full-time professional experience or equivalent specialized training in archeological research, administration, or management; (2) at least 4 months of supervised field and analytic experience in general North American Archeology; and (3) demonstrated ability to carry research to its completion. In addition to these minimum qualifications, a professional in prehistoric archeology shall have at least 1 year of full-time professional experience at a supervisory level in the study of archeological resources of the prehistoric period. A professional in historic archeology shall have at least 1 year of full-time professional experience at a supervisory level in the study of archeological resources of the historic period. These positions will be identified at the time of recruitment.
    -This position requires up to 25% of travel.

    Additional Position Criteria:
    -This position must meet the Secretary of the Interior Professional Qualifications Standards for an Archaeologist.
    -Experience in the review or preparation of Section 106 submissions for compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended is required.
    -Writing sample including a) a list of archaeological inventories where you have been an author and b) a writing sample of a National Register evaluation of archaeological resources that you have authored are required
    -Carson City duty location.

  • How to Apply:

    Please apply through the Nevada NVAPPS/NEATS system: see Application URL:
    https://nvapps.state.nv.us/NEATS/Recruiting/ViewAnnouncement.aep?recruitmentId=52814

  • Application URL: https://nvapps.state.nv.us/NEATS/Recruiting/ViewAnnouncement.aep?recruitmentId=52814

Website Nevada State Historic Preservation Office

The Nevada State Historic Preservation Office is expanding its review and compliance section with a newly funded position. This SOI-qualified Archaeologist will consult with agencies under federal and state laws, provide technical assistance to various entities, and engage both public and professional communities on preservation issues. In that role, the reviewer will independently assess undertakings per federal and state statutes and convey preservation principles and standards to diverse publics. The position offers a unique opportunity to leverage one’s full archaeological experience while contributing directly to critical preservation decisions.

The Nevada SHPO has stable funding, new leadership, and is expanding. We are seeking experienced and inspired individuals who are willing to join a positive and forward-looking team, as we implement new processes and perspectives.  The position is located in Carson City, Nevada, within the beautiful Reno-Tahoe region.