Seasonal Archeologist

Full Job Description

NOTE: OPM has identified this position as eligible for an exception to the typical 1039-hour season.

This exception allows up to 1560 hours which may extend the season(s) reflected in this announcement. See the Additional Information section for details.

The typical season for this position is April - October but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. The anticipated entry on duty is April 2026.

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement 03/04/2026 unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Special knowledge or expertise concerning the park's or preserve's natural and/or cultural resources and the management thereof is required.

Local knowledge of the resources and the typical conditions that affect the work to be accomplished will be applied in the performance of duties.

-AND- To be eligible your application package must clearly show periods of time having lived or worked in or near the area of consideration.

The area of consideration can be found in the below paragraphs.

Areas considered "near" Denali National Park and Preserve include only: Anderson, Cantwell, Chulitna, Clear, Curry, Denali Park, Ferry, Healy, Kantishna, Lake Minchumina, McKinley Village, Nenana, Nikolai, Petersville, Talkeetna, Tanana, Telida, and Trapper Creek.

-ALSO- The following are the competencies identified for this position.

Applicants are not required to address these competencies in a separate document but are encouraged to include in their resumes experience related to these competencies: Ability to complete archeological projects within the scope and specifications provided by a supervisor or lead.

Skill in using tools and equipment common to archeological functions (e.g., topographic maps). Ability to communicate information in a clear and concise manner.

Knowledge of computer hardware, software, and application so that information and field data can be processed, summarized, and reports generated. Major Duties:

Duties of the position include but are not limited to the following: Acting as Crew Chief and overseeing fieldwork and data collection activities.

Inventorying and monitoring the condition of cultural resources and compliance projects in areas impacted by construction and visitor activities.

Performing archeological surveys, test excavations, laboratory processing and analysis of artifacts recovered. Providing historical and archeological information to visitors.

Managing archeological collections according to established museum procedures.

Preparing detailed field notes and records, daily logs and journals, photographs and photo logs, archeological and architectural forms, feature and artifact drawings.

Using and overseeing the use of GPS, GIS and other computer software in support of data collection and reporting activities.

For the GS-11 grade level, in addition to the above, duties include but are not limited to the following: Preparing monthly progress reports and a final seasonal report with the assistance of field staff.

Organizes and plans archaeological field studies and oversees ongoing archaeological field operations.

Performs data analysis and prepares reports, scholarly publications, and public outreach materials to communicate results.

Prepares historic preservation documentation and compliance for clearances, permits, licenses, etc., as required by National Historic Preservation Act, Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, Archaeological Resources Protection Act, NPS management policies, and cultural resources management guidelines.

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